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Carol Schmitt, 76, known to generations of Bellmore children as the “PEZ Lady,” sat beneath an orange-and-black balloon arch surrounded by hundreds of PEZ dispensers she prepared for neighborhood trick-or-treaters on Halloween.
Carol Schmitt is more than just the ‘PEZ Lady’ to Bellmore
Some Bellmore residents may recall Carol Schmitt as the mother who helped improve their neighborhood playground, while others know her from school events or religious education classes at St. Barnabas Church. more
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John F. Kennedy High School senior Sasha Karafin has been named an All-America swimmer by the National Interscholastic Swimming Coaches Association.
Bellmore-Merrick swimmers Johnny Macko and Sasha Karafin earn All-America honors
For Johnny Macko and Sasha Karafin, years of early-morning swim practices, demanding training schedules and dedication in the classroom have culminated in national recognition. more
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Nassau County Police Department officers traded their uniforms for superhero costumes during a surprise visit to Winthrop Avenue School on Nov. 4.
A super surprise at Winthrop Avenue School
Bellmore’s community heroes traded their uniforms for masks and capes Nov. 4 when members of the Nassau County Police Department made a surprise appearance at Winthrop Avenue School, celebrating leadership, teamwork and safety. more
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U.S. Air Force veteran Eric Gaertner, back row, right, the North Bellmore Public Library’s head of facilities, joined teens during an Oct. 20 workshop teaching participants how to make paracord bracelets for military members and veterans. The program was organized by Nancy DeLuca, back row, left, the library’s head of teen services.
North Bellmore Public Library Hosts Teen Bracelet-Making Event to Honor Veterans
Teens at the North Bellmore Public Library learned a new skill while giving back to military members and veterans during a paracord bracelet workshop Oct. 20, ahead of Veterans Day. more
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Rabbi Sara Birnbaum of Congregation Beth Ohr, left, and cemetery chairperson Alan Housman stood beside the newly unveiled historical marker at Breslau Cemetery in Lindenhurst on Oct. 18, commemorating 150 years of Jewish history on Long Island.
150 years of Jewish history preserved at Breslau Cemetery
A small burial ground established by some of Long Island's earliest Jewish residents was recognized for its 150-year history on Oct. 18, when the Jewish Historical Society of Long Island and Bellmore’s Congregation Beth Ohr unveiled a historical marker at Breslau Cemetery in Lindenhurst. more
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Bellmore resident Livia Horovitz shared her story of survival to members of Temple Israel of Lawrence at the 88th anniversary of Kristallnacht’s special Shabbat service on Nov. 6.
Temple Israel marks Kristallnacht with survivor testimony
Temple Israel of Lawrence commemorated the 88th anniversary of Kristallnacht with a special Shabbat service on Nov. 6, welcoming Holocaust survivor Livia Horovitz, who shared memories of surviving Nazi persecution as a young child and building a life after the war. more
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North Bellmore residents Andrew Boylan and Nina Cannistraci will share the stage as Michael and Jane Banks in the Argyle Theatre’s production of “Mary Poppins” in Babylon, running Nov. 12 through Jan. 3.
N. Bellmore students take the stage in ‘Mary Poppins’
Two young performers from North Bellmore are bringing a little magic to the stage this holiday season as cast members in the Argyle Theatre's professional production of "Mary Poppins" in Babylon.  more
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The Merrick Kiwanis Club will host its annual holiday food drive Nov. 14 and 15, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., at Stop & Shop, 2160 South Merrick Mall in Merrick, collecting nonperishable food items and monetary donations to support local families in need ahead of Thanksgiving.
Merrick Kiwanis to host annual holiday food drive
As Thanksgiving approaches, the Merrick Kiwanis Club is calling on residents to help their neighbors in need through its annual holiday food drive, continuing a decadeslong tradition of generosity and community support. more
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From left, North Bellmore Public Library public relations manager Leanna Cherry, library director Jessica Tymecki and head of teen services Nancy DeLuca showcase some of the 50 care packages assembled during The Great Give Back on Oct. 17.
North Bellmore Public Library spreads kindness through Great Give Back
The North Bellmore Public Library brought community members of all ages together Oct. 17 to spread kindness and brighten the lives of local seniors through The Great Give Back, a statewide initiative encouraging libraries and their patrons to give back through community service. more
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A student displays a handmade beaded craft during the Bellmore-Merrick Central High School District's Unity Day celebration Oct. 21, highlighting creativity, kindness and inclusion.
Bellmore-Merrick schools celebrate kindness, inclusion on Unity Day
Students and staff across the Bellmore-Merrick Central High School District came together Oct. 21 to celebrate Unity Day, promoting kindness, inclusion and a sense of belonging through activities designed to strengthen connections within the school community. more
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