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March is National Music in Our Schools Month, and across the North Bellmore School District, young musicians’ successes were highlighted in different ways. Carol Ng, above, directs Park Avenue Elementary School’s hand chime ensemble in North Merrick.
Music in Our Schools Month has students and staff feeling the beat
In the North Bellmore School District’s elementary schools, students and staff embraced National Music in Our Schools Month, celebrated in March. Created by the National Association for Music Education, the nationwide event raises awareness of the importance of children’s access to a quality music education. more
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Ashley Felsberg, left, a senior at Mepham recently led a balloon collection and gathered 3,090 balloons, a record for the organization.
Balloon Mission continues to set the bar ‘high’ in Merrick, Bellmore
Since Balloon Mission, a nonprofit environmental organization created by North Merrick resident Cynthia Seibold, launched in December 2022, its efforts to combat a relatively simple but nagging problem have taken off, so to speak. more
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The Chabad Center for Jewish Life’s Rabbi Shimon Kramer, with his wife Chanie Kramer, and their daughters from left, Mirel, Leah and Sarah, at the outer space-themed Purim celebration on March 24.
Purim celebrations are ‘out of this world’
The Chabad Center of Merrick-Bellmore-Wantagh celebrated the holiday of Purim with an event that transported attendees to galaxies far, far away. more
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Congregation Beth Ohr’s Merrick annex was swarming with community members, who all came out for some good fun at the Mel Polay Purim Carnival. Doug Betensky, left, with Bradley, 2, Klara, 4, and his wife Lauren Betensky.
Carnivals, costumes and Purim fun with Congregation Beth Ohr
Sunday was a great day for the Jewish community of Bellmore-Merrick to celebrate Purim, at the 29th Annual Mel Polay Purim Carnival. Founded by Evelyn Polay, a member of Congregation Beth Ohr in Bellmore, in honor of her late husband, Mel, the Purim celebration has been a fixture in the community for years. more
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Emerson Brill, Ava LoPresti and Julia Crimeni volunteered at the check in table at the districtwide Chop Your Locks for charity event, benefiting the St. Baldrick’s Foundation on March 20.
Bellmore-Merrick ‘chops its locks’ for charity
The entire Bellmore-Merrick school community came together March 20 for the districtwide annual Chop Your Locks for charity event benefiting the St. Baldrick’s Foundation, hosted by Wellington C. Mepham High School. more
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Assemblywoman Michaelle Solages joins lawmakers and supporters like Assemblyman David Weprin, at left, and state Sen. Brad Hoylman-Sigal, at right, to call on her colleagues to support the Local Journalism Sustainability Act. The measure — currently included in the senate’s One House budget — would provide tax credits to local news outlets, so they can keep local reporters on the ground and covering communities.
Lawmakers, publishers rally in Albany to save local news
An advocacy group determined to save local news in New York rallied in Albany in an effort to bring more lawmakers to their cause. more
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This boxing class packs a punch. From left are Max Muzykus, Ken Altman, Zachary Solomon, Gabriel Rodriquez, Kevin Payne, instructor Steve Solomon, Gabriel Santiago, Adrien Resto and Tyler Corcoran.
Boxing empowers bodies and minds at Friedberg JCC
Dozens of athletes gather at the Friedberg JCC each week for a unique lineup of boxing classes that are quickly becoming the undisputed champion in the community. more
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Guests spoke with Eileen Kelly in front of her work at the North Bellmore Public Library. She uses printmaking techniques and a variety of mediums inspired by other female artists.
Women’s History Month artwork well received in North Bellmore
A math teacher by training, Eileen Kelly holds degrees in both mathematics and computer science, working as a high school teacher for over 20 years. more
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Students in Sanford H. Calhoun High School’s Medical Club recently toured the Nassau University Medical Center in East Meadow.
NUMC hosts Calhoun High School Medical Club
Earlier this month, high school students had the opportunity to visit the Nassau University Medical Center for an experience like no other. more
Robyn Bonavita opened a Little Free Library in North Bellmore for residents to have access to books, and the opportunity to share their favorite books with their community.
‘Robyn Reads’ spreads her love of books to North Bellmore
Robyn Bonavita, a North Bellmore book reviewer, was looking for connection like many others during the beginning of the coronavirus pandemic. more
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