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Partly Cloudy Eagle Scout creates new reading space
Books, and more in store, at Martin Avenue's outdoor library
It’s not every day that a Boy Scout becomes an Eagle Scout, and Christopher Dubon of North Bellmore is one of the relative few to earn that rank.
Music venue, KJ Farrells closes after 15 years
One of Bellmore’s go-to spots for live music, KJ Farrells, closed on May 14, due to hardships faced amid the coronavirus pandemic.
Author Jen Calonita gets ready to release new books
Long time Merrick resident Jen Calonita has her hands full, most of the time, with her two boys, and a feisty chihuahua named Ben Kenobi. However, this busy mom also fills her time writing New York Times best-selling novels and children’s books.
Central District, Bellmore and North Bellmore budgets approved
Goller and Kelly re-elected in Bellmore; Corless re-elected in North Bellmore, Nardo unseats Erhard
Voters hit the polls on Tuesday in Bellmore and approved the Bellmore Public School District's $129 million budget for 2022-23. Incumbents Janet Goller and Maryanne Kelly were …
Building up Bellmore? Residents remain opposed to apartment proposals
On the heels of last month’s meeting on the proposed apartment building on Bedford Avenue in Bellmore, community members met again on May 3 at the Bellmore Memorial Library, to discuss another proposal for apartments, on Bellmore Road in North Bellmore.
Construction at Newbridge Road Park begins
Renovations at the Newbridge Road Park playground by the Town of Hempstead are underway.
St. Francis Episcopal Church welcomes Rev. Grace Flint
Following an eight-month-long stretch without a leader, St. Francis Episcopal Church welcomed the Rev. Grace Flint to its ministry on April 1.
Healing shop offers ‘charming’ experience for all
At Charmed Eclectic Healing Shoppe, there is a little something for everyone.
Matty Marz makes music
Music has always been a part of Matty Marz’s life.
Jerry Kremer
America’s most familiar football, political variety
Whether you knew it or not, there are many types of football games. According to Wikipedia, the roster includes Jorkyball, cycle-ball, football tennis . . .
Randi Kreiss
Facts, fiction and when to fish for shad
I’m afraid if you didn’t cut your hair in March, potty train your 2-year-old, castrate your farm animals, quit smoking or get married, you probably missed the optimal moment for such events.
Editorial
The medical facility a great community needs
Things we don’t want in our backyards: incinerators, releasing toxic fumes in the air. Nightclubs, with late-night rooftop music. Prisons, with their high walls and guarded towers.
Op-Ed
Let’s let New York Power Authority take on Con Edison
Amid new reports of almost half a million New Yorkers struggling to catch up with their electricity bills, Con Edison’s decision to request further increases of up to 20 percent from state regulators is a slap in the face.