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.
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By Ben Fiebert
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9/29/23
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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.
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By Jordan Vallone
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9/29/23
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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.
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By Jordan Vallone
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9/29/23
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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.
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By Jordan Vallone
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9/29/23
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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.
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By Jordan Vallone
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9/29/23
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At Park Avenue Elementary School, young learners promise every day to make a positive difference in their school community.
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9/29/23
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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.
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By Jordan Vallone
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9/22/23
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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.
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By Jordan Vallone
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9/22/23
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The Chabad Hebrew School of Merrick-Bellmore-Wantagh made learning about the high holidays fun this year, with a Rosh Hashana Street Fair.
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By Jordan Vallone
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9/22/23
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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.
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By Rachele Terranova
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9/22/23
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