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The Bellmore-Merrick Central High School District honored former trustee Nina Lanci, second from left, at its September meeting on Wednesday. Joining in celebrating Lanci's many achievements as a seven-year board member were, from left, Superintendent Dr. Henry Kiernan, board Vice President Marion Blane and President Dr. Matthew Kuschner.

Central District excels on Regents, AP exams

Before hearing a half-hour presentation on students’ many successes on New York State and Advanced Placement exams on Wednesday night, the Bellmore-Merrick Central High School District Board of Education paused at its September meeting to honor Nina Lanci, who served on the Central board for seven years before losing in her re-election bid this past spring to newcomer John Ferrara. more

By Scott Brinton | 9/9/11

Tom Riordan and Merrick Veterans Memorial Park Chairman Walter Ellensohn, in back, from left, American Legion member Harry Crosby, front left, and Henry Hinricks, former chief of the North Merrick Fire Department, with the World Trade Center beam that will form the centerpiece of a new memorial in North Merrick.

Bellmore-Merrick residents recall 9/11 horror

The Sept. 11, 2001, terrorist attacks left many Americans in fear. In the early hours of that Tuesday morning, Bellmore-Merrick residents watched their TVs in horror as the World Trade Center fell, uncertain about what might follow. That day changed the lives of many in the Bellmores and Merricks, and continues to hold a place in the hearts and minds of local residents. more

By Deirdre Krasula | 9/7/11

Pat Sila in front of a sinkhole at her Hewlett Lane home in south Bellmore, caused by floodwaters that reached two to three feet on her street.

Bellmore-Merrick slowly emerges from Irene

Theresa Policaro has made her home on Hewlett Lane in south Bellmore for more than 30 years, and so, she said, she was reluctant to leave her house when she was ordered to evacuate last Friday by Nassau County Executive Ed Mangano in preparation for Hurricane Irene, which ripped a swath of destruction across Long Island over the weekend. more

By Scott Brinton, David Weingrad and Deirdre Krasula | 8/29/11

Massive trees on Florence Street in south Merrick took down power lines.

On Sunday afternoon, parts of south Merrick, south Bellmore under water

Large sections of south Merrick and south Bellmore were under three-feet of water after hurricane Irene passed through Sunday morning. Some streets were impassable, fire department officials … more

Deirdre Krasula | 8/28/11

At press time, Hurricane Irene was still barreling toward Long Island, forcing Bellmore-Merrick residents south of Merrick Road to evacuate, as per an order from Nassau County Executive Ed Mangano.

Bellmore-Merrick residents evacuating ahead of Irene

At midday on Saturday, many Bellmore-Merrick residents living south of Merrick Road were seen packing up their belongings and piling into their vehicles, headed to higher ground ahead of Hurricane Irene, as per the mandatory evacuation order issued by Nassau County Executive Ed Mangano on Friday. Others said they were still making up their minds whether to stay or go. And still others insisted they would ride out the storm at home. more

By Scott Brinton and Deirdre Krasula | 8/27/11

Aqua to sell New York subsidiary to L.I. American Water

For more than a year, Bellmore-Merrick residents, frustrated by their water service from Aqua New York, have sought a new service provider. They’re about to get their wish, just not in a way many saw coming. more

By Deirdre Krasula | 7/12/11

Kennedy seniors and their dates gathered at the Basile household in South Bellmore before prom on Thursday evening.

Central seniors dance the night away at prom

Seniors and their dates gathered at homes across Bellmore-Merrick to prepare for prom last Thursday. The Basiles of Bellmore hosted about 20 Kennedy High School couples, who gathered to chat over food with their friends and classmates as parents snapped photos. The house, located on the water, made for a beautiful evening. more

By Deirdre Krasula | 6/30/11

Central’s three high schools rank among Newsweek’s top 300

The hard work of Bellmore-Merrick students, teachers and administrators has garnered national recognition as all three Central District high schools –– Calhoun, Kennedy and Mepham –– ranked in the top 300 of Newsweek’s America’s Best High Schools of 2011. more

By Alex Krinsky | 6/30/11

Bellmore-Merrick school leaders reflect on tax cap

No one is sure precisely what the 2 percent tax-levy cap passed by the state last week will mean for Bellmore-Merrick’s four elementary districts and one high school district, but it could force the districts to cut student programming and lay off teachers in order to stay under the legal limit. more

By Scott Brinton, David Weingrad and Deirdre Krasula | 6/30/11

Seniors enjoyed the tattoo artist at the Central High School District’s Midnight Madness in the early morning hours of June 24.

Post-prom party still a success despite funding cut

Lack of grant money couldn’t stop the Bellmore-Merrick Central District’s Midnight Madness. The fourth annual substance-free post-prom party, hosted by the Bellmore-Merrick Wellness Council, got under way last Thursday night at Zachary’s in East Meadow without a hitch. more

By Deirdre Krasula | 6/27/11

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