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East Meadow Firefighters responded to a fire at the Mitchel Houses senior community on Front Street early Wednesday morning.

EMFD extinguishes blaze at Mitchel Houses

The East Meadow Fire Department responded to a fire at the Mitchel Houses senior residence, on 1485 Front Street on Wednesday morning. more

By David Weingrad | 7/17/13

Former top cop to serve jail time

Nassau County District Attorney Kathleen Rice announced Monday that a former county Police Department deputy commissioner has been sentenced to jail after he was convicted on charges in connection with his role in preventing the arrest of a Merrick teenager whose father was a personal friend and financial benefactor of the police. more

By Julie Mansmann | 7/16/13

Stuart, left, and Cliff Richner have agreed to acquire L&M Publications, which produces the Freeport-Baldwin Leader, Merrick Life, Bellmore Life and Wantagh-Seaford Citizen.

Richner Communications to acquire L&M Publications

Publishers Clifford and Stuart Richner announced July 10 that Richner Communications has agreed to acquire L&M Publications, a Long Island weekly newspaper group that includes the Merrick Life, Bellmore Life, Freeport-Baldwin Leader and the Wantagh-Seaford Citizen. Both Richner Communications and L&M are privately held companies, and terms of the sale were not announced. The sale is expected to close this quarter. more

By Scott Brinton | 7/12/13

Fred Carpenter’s “Send No Flowers” features Russ Camarda (above left) and Sean Young as a Mafia princess.

Long Island International Film Expo

That red carpet is ready to be rolled out at the historic Bellmore Movies. Film buffs, along with filmmakers and assorted actors, will soon be headed there for the 16th installment of the Long Island International Film Expo, opening next week, July 17. more

By Karen Bloom | 7/10/13

N. Bellmore firefighter charged with arson

A North Bellmore Fire Department volunteer was recently arrested and charged with setting fire to a car outside a local home, authorities said.Nassau County Police Department officials said that Matthew Greve, 25, was charged with third-degree arson at his arraignment on July 3. The felony charge stems from a May incident in which he allegedly set another man’s car on fire on purpose. more

By Julie Mansmann | 7/9/13

An alternative to the after-prom bacchanal

From time to time, I wonder what happened to Kiki. I interviewed her at a pizzeria in downtown Merrick in June 2004. At the time, she was 16 and a Calhoun High School junior. And she drank –– a lot. more

6/13/13

The post-prom party, a relief valve for teens

High school seniors will soon face a potentially life-altering decision only days before they graduate –– to drink or not to drink on prom night. more

6/13/13

inBloom: corporatizing America's schools

The dichotomy between inBloom’s website, featuring photos of smiling elementary-age children seated beside young teachers, tablets in hand, and its seven-page Privacy and Security Policy, full of legalese, could not be more stark. more

5/16/13

After a terror attack at the Boston Marathon on Monday, Nassau County Executive Ed Mangano said that county officials are reviewing security plans for the annual RXR Long Island Marathon, which is to take place in central Nassau on May 5. Above, runners at the 2012 Long Island Marathon.

L.I. runners in shock after bombing

Alex Cuozzo, president and coach of the Bellmore Striders running club, bounced between websites as the Boston Marathon progressed on Monday, checking on the club’s three members who were competing in the race. more

Scott Brinton, Julie Mansmann and David Weingrad | 4/17/13

After a terror attack at the Boston Marathon on Monday, Nassau County Executive Ed Mangano said county officials are reviewing security plans for the annual RXR Long Island Marathon, which is to take place in central Nassau on May 5. Above, runners at the 2012 Long Island Marathon.

South Shore runners in shock after Boston Marathon bombing

Alex Cuozzo, president and coach of the Bellmore Striders running club, bounced between websites as the Boston Marathon progressed on Monday, checking on the club’s three members in the 26.2-mile race. more

By Scott Brinton and Julie Mansmann, sbrinton@liherald.com and jmansmann@liherald.com | 4/16/13