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Reid challenges McDonough for 14th A.D. seat

For the second time, Democrat Mike Reid, of Merrick, is challenging longtime incumbent Republican Assemblyman Dave McDonough, also of Merrick, for his 14th District seat. The Herald asked both … more

By Erik Hawkins | 10/4/18

A militarized school is not a safe school

The New York Times reported last week that U.S. Secretary of Education Betsy DeVos was weighing the use of federal grant money to arm teachers across the country. more

8/30/18

James Coll enters Republican primary for District 17

Just three months into John Mikulin’s tenure representing the State Assembly’s 17th District, James Coll, 45, of Seaford, announced that he would be challenging him for the seat this fall. … more

By Brian Stieglitz | 7/26/18

Liuba Gretchen Shirley, pictured with her family, will face Rep. Peter King in November, after winning the District 2 Democratic congressional primary on Tuesday.

Liuba Grechen Shirley wins Democratic congressional primary

Liuba Gretchen Shirley will square off against 13-term Republican Rep. Peter King in the November midterms, after defeating DuWayne Gregory in Tuesday’s Democratic Primary. more

By Erik Hawkins | 6/27/18

Principal Sally Curto and Bellmore Superintendent Dr. Joseph Famularo joined young student ambassadors Daniel and Allison in explaining why their school district was recently given Lighthouse distinction by the national leadership organization Franklincovey.

Bellmore schools are a 'Lighthouse'

In the Bellmore School District, the distinction of being named a Lighthouse District by the national consulting organization Franklincovey amounts to more than just a title — it’s a way of life for students. more

By Erik Hawkins | 5/10/18

Meet the North Bellmore Board of Education candidates

North Bellmore School District voters will have the chance to meet the four candidates vying for two seats on the Board of Education next week. more

4/25/18

Alleged kingpin of the international criminal gang MS-13, or Mara Salvatrucha, Miguel Angel Corea Diaz, 35, of Laurel, Md., extradited on April 18 and arraigned on April 19, faces up to 25 years.

Alleged Northeast MS-13 kingpin arraigned

The alleged Northeast kingpin of the international criminal gang MS-13, or Mara Salvatrucha, 35-year-old Miguel Angel Corea Diaz, of Laurel, Md., was arraigned on Thursday before Acting Nassau County … more

By Nadya Nataly | 4/19/18

Dozens of students walked out of class at Kennedy High School in Bellmore on March 14 to remember the victims of Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School and to call for stricter gun controls.

Bellmore-Merrick students join nationwide walkout movement to protest gun violence

Students in the Bellmore-Merrick Central High School District walked out of school, along with other students nationwide, on Wednesday, to protest gun violence and call for stricter gun laws. more

By Scott Brinton and Erik Hawkins | 3/14/18

Community Cupboard organizers Karin McMahon, in scarf; Darlene Boden, in red T-shirt; and Catrina Christensen, behind her, with student volunteers, recently collected donations for the Cupboard’s expansion effort.

Bellmore-Merrick Community Cupboard opens its doors wider to those in need

Since 2016, a service for many in the Bellmore-Merrick community has operated from a book room in the Brookside school building on Meadowbrook Road. more

By Erik Hawkins | 3/8/18

Dems, GOP pick contenders for McKevitt’s Assembly seat

County Republican and Democratic leaders picked their candidates who will vie for Tom Tom McKevitt’s 17th District Assembly Seat in the April special election. McKevitt left the Assembly after 12 years, to become a Nassau County Legislator. more

By Erik Hawkins | 2/19/18

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