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Calhoun High School’s On Tour Company opened its 2025-26 season with a modern take on Shakespeare’s “As You Like It,” reimagining the classic comedy in early 20th-century New England through an intimate, student-driven production.
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By Brian Kacharaba
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10/31/25
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Families gathered for the North Bellmore Fire Department’s annual Fire Prevention Day on Oct. 17, where firefighters and local agencies shared safety demonstrations, resources, and tips to help residents protect their homes and prepare for emergencies year-round.
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By Isabella Plante
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10/31/25
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A North Bellmore man, 63-year-old Daniel Bliss, was killed in a hit-and-run crash on North Jerusalem Road late Sunday night, and Levittown resident Patrick Thompson, 59, has been charged with vehicular manslaughter and driving while intoxicated, police said.
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By Brian Kacharaba
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10/27/25
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Bellmore residents showcased their Halloween spirit this year with imaginative, brightly lit home displays ranging from spooky inflatables and haunted carnivals to movie-themed scenes that transformed neighborhoods into festive showcases of creativity.
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By Brian Kacharaba
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10/24/25
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Fifteen-year-old Merrick musician Justin Gusmano showcased his talent and passion for classic rock, jazz, and blues during his first concert at the North Bellmore Public Library on Oct. 18, performing songs from his album “Forever Alive” and timeless covers while celebrating family collaboration, community, and the joy of sharing music.
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By Brian Kacharaba
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10/24/25
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Three student-led bands from the Bellmore-Merrick community — Punchdrunk, Sanitarium, and Sunlight Yellow — showcased their unique sounds and rising talent at recent gazebo performances, reflecting a vibrant local music scene that celebrates creativity, collaboration, and the next generation of young artists.
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By Brian Kacharaba
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10/24/25
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A sold-out comedy fundraiser at the Bellmore Movies and Showplace on Oct. 16 brought laughter and generosity together as Joe Gallart’s charity, Desirae’s Darlings, raised more than $20,000 in memory of his late daughter to ensure children in need receive toys for the holidays.
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By Matthew Figueroa
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10/24/25
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Bellmore animal rescuer John Debacker devotes his time, resources and heart to saving distressed animals across Long Island — from stranded kittens to feral cat colonies — offering his rescue services free of charge and fueled solely by donations and compassion.
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By Joseph D'Alessandro
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10/17/25
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Bellmore author Mike Figliola is celebrating a long-awaited milestone with an in-person book signing for his Queens-inspired debut novel, "The Slow Midnight on Cypress Avenue," highlighting the enduring connections between people and neighborhoods that continue to shape his storytelling.
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By Isabella Plante
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10/17/25
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A powerful nor’easter brought heavy rain, strong winds and coastal flooding to Long Island over Columbus Day weekend, prompting emergency declarations but causing only minor power outages in the Bellmore-Merrick area as PSEG crews quickly restored service.
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By Brian Kacharaba
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10/17/25
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