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Bellmore filmmaker Leslye Abbey, right, showed the film “Little Shop of Wonders” at last summer's Long Island International Film Expo. She directed “Little Shop of Wonders,” a documentary about a longtime Bedford Avenue store, the Rock and Lapidary Shop, with help from production artist Michael Kanarek, left. They are pictured here with Bellmore Movies co-owner Henry Stampfel last July.
L.I. International Film Fest comes to Bellmore
Local movie-goers looking for a different experience than your typical summer blockbuster need look no further than their own backyard. The Long Island International Film Expo, hosted by the Long Island Film/TV Foundation, will return to the Bellmore Movies this week. The 13th annual expo will kick off with a preview night on Thursday, July 8, and an informal wine and cheese reception on Friday, July 9, at 5 p.m. for all ticket holders. more
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The East Rockaway Village board was shocked and saddened by the news of their mayor's unexpected death. Pictured from left are Trustees Fran Lenahan and Irene Villacci; Mayor Ed Sieban, Deputy Mayor Richard Meagher, and Trustee Bruno Romano.
East Rockaway Mayor Ed Sieban dies at 49
Residents, friends and family members are grieving over the loss of East Rockaway Mayor Edward Sieban, who died unexpectedly on July 3 after a brief stay at Winthrop University Hospital. Sieban was 49. The cause of death was acute pancreatitis. more
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Yummy and sweet
Staying home in Lynbrook this weekend?
Come to the Lynbrook Craft & Vendor Fair on Sunday, July 4th -- lots of fun, food, crafts -- stroll the avenue, shop, meet your neighbors for the holiday weekend. Hosted by the Chamber of Commerce. See you there! more
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Events on Long Island
Exhibits and more... CurrentsAn exhibit highlighting three exciting artists working today: Jessica Jackson Hutchins, Benjamin Edwards and Tom Sanford. All three artists have been shown widely in … more
From Fireworks to old-fashioned celebrations: See Eisenhower Park’s dazzling fireworks display, Saturday night. Other holiday weekend events include the patriotic festivities at Old Bethpage Village Restoration.
Fourth of July weekend fireworks and fun
Our nation’s birthday is upon us, so get ready to have some July 4th fun! There are plenty of ways and places to share in the spirit of Independence Day, extending through next week. more
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Robert and Susan Cirigliano of North Bellmore urged state legislators to take action to protect babies from drop-side cribs at a public forum at Farmingdale State College in February. Above, the couple holds a photo of their son Bobby, who died in 2004 when he was strangled by a drop-side crib similar to the one behind them.
Drop-side crib ban passes Senate, Assembly
Legislation banning drop-side cribs passed in both houses of the State Legislature on Friday. A fatal design flaw in drop-side cribs killed two Bellmore-Merrick infants. more
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Douglas Melzer
Elected chair of Long Island Hospital Council
Merrick resident and CEO of Long Beach Medical Center Douglas Melzer was recently named chairman of the Board of Directors of the Nassau-Suffolk Hospital Council, the association that represents Long Island’s 24 not-for-profit and public hospitals. His two-year term will expire in June 2012. The CEOs from each of the member hospitals comprise the board of directors. more
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Fred Piscop of Bellmore took a swing for the Floral Park Knights during a recent game at Merrick Road Park in Merrick. The game was one of 68 he will play this summer in the Long Island Senior Softball Association.
The (senior) boys of summer hit the field
With the sun burning down at midday, it was a hot one on June 24, well past the 90-degree mark. The parched infield at Merrick Road Park in Merrick turned into a mini-dust bowl whenever a play was made in the double-header between the Floral Park Knights and the Glen Cove Cobras. more
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Demonstrators joined hands along with Long Beach boardwalk on Saturday in protest of offshore drilling. Organized by the non-profit group Hands Across the Sand, the event was one of 900 worldwide.
Demonstrators say no to offshore drilling
“This oil spill is the beginning of the end of an era” of fossil fuel dependence, said North Merrick Civic Association President Claudia Borecky, referring to the British Petroleum gusher in the Gulf of Mexico that has, since April, leaked an estimated 140 million gallons of crude oil, poisoned billions of gallons of seawater and freshwater wetlands, and killed untold numbers of wildlife. more
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Voters, take a hard look at incumbents
On Monday, New Yorkers — in particular, state workers — anxiously awaited news on whether the state Legislature would pass a series of emergency bills to cut spending and stave off a government shutdown. more
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