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Friday's torrential storm dropped as much as 7 inches of rain on Long Island.
Coastal flood advisory in effect through 1 p.m., for Nassau County's South Shore
After Friday's torrential storm which prompted Gov. Kathy Hochul to declare a state of emergency for several counties and brought up to 7 inches of rain to Long Island, the National Weather Service has a coastal flood advisory in effect on Saturday through 1 p.m., for the South Shore of Nassau County. more
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The League of Women Voters of East Nassau partnered with the Citizens Campaign for the Environment to bring an informative presentation to South Shore residents about the effects of climate change, and how it can be combatted with renewable energy.
How climate change, renewable energy will impact Long Island’s future
The League of Women Voters of East Nassau recently partnered with the Citizens Campaign for the Environment, a nonprofit and nonpartisan environmental organization, to host a vastly informative presentation on the drastic consequences that climate change could have not only globally, but particularly on Long Island. more
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The Bellmore-Merrick Democratic Club hosted an informative panel discussion called ‘Hate Has No Home Here’ on Sept. 21. Christine Liu, representing the Chinese American community, spoke about instances of bias and hate Asian Americans have experienced, and offered solutions for a better future.
Bellmore-Merrick Democratic Club hosts informative 'Hate Has No Home Here' panel discussion
In light of recent events that have brought the issue of hate to the forefront in local communities, the Bellmore-Merrick Democratic Club hosted a panel last week featuring key leaders, to encourage an open discussion about these incidents in order to figure out solutions. more
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The 36th annual Bellmore Family Street Festival is just around the corner. It was postponed last week due and inclement weather forecast. That being said, the carnival portion of the fair was still open on Thursday and Friday last week.
Photos: Rides, food and fanfare in the heart of Bellmore
The fall festival that the Bellmore community looks forward to year after year is just around the corner. Due to an inclement weather forecast during the weekend of Sept. 23-24, the festival which attracts hundreds of vendors from near and far, was postponed until October. more
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For 30 years, a group of Merrick family and friends, have been playing a charity softball game to raise money for the Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation.
Annual softball classic still raising money for a good cause
For 30 years, members of the Merrick community have been gathering annually for a softball game. It’s not just any regular game though, because the crew has long been raising money for the Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation, also known as JDRF. more
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Park Avenue Elementary School Principal Michael DeBlasio and students showcase a bulletin board on North Bellmore’s core values, which provided inspiration for the new Park Promise.
Core values make up the fabric of new Park Promise
At Park Avenue Elementary School, young learners promise every day to make a positive difference in their school community. more
Customers who receive water through Liberty Utilities are opposing a rate hike that could see bills in Nassau County increase by a cumulative 34.2 percent. Hearings began last week with the state’s Public Service Commission, which has the power to either approve or reject the proposal.
Liberty Water rate hike on the table at state's hearings
Two virtual hearings took place last week with the state’s Public Service Commission, regarding Liberty Utilities’ proposal to increase water rates in the Long Island communities it serves by a cumulative 34.2 percent. more
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The Be A Good Cookie Campaign, in memory of Richie Capizzi, a longtime pastry chef, kicked off at R.S. Beanery on Sept. 9. Jen, James and Chris Casano at the event.
‘Be A Good Cookie,’ like Richie Capizzi
Richie Capizzi was a special person. A revered pastry chef, he was known by his family and friends not only for his talent in the kitchen, but also for his kindness. For a decade, Capizzi was involved with Cookies for Kids’ Cancer, a national nonprofit that funds research into pediatric cancers. more
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At the first day of Chabad Hebrew School, students took part in a Rosh Hashana street fair, which taught them things about the Jewish new year. Kaleb Lerner, 13, and Rabbi Shimon Kramer blew shofars — a hollowed-out ram’s horn.
Learning about the high holidays at Chabad Hebrew School
The Chabad Hebrew School of Merrick-Bellmore-Wantagh made learning about the high holidays fun this year, with a Rosh Hashana Street Fair. more
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The Bellmore-Merrick school community came out for the Central High School District’s first board of education meeting of the school year.
Bellmore-Merrick district officials, Board of ed. reflect on start of a new school year
Each of the Bellmore-Merrick Central High School District’s principal had an opportunity to share their first day of school reports at the Sept. 5 board of education meeting. more
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