Bellmore-Merrick's Extended School Year students shine on stage during annual production
Every summer, students in the Extended School Year program in the Bellmore-Merrick Central School District, put on “play” — but with a unique twist.
A 100th birthday parade fit for a WWII veteran
A World War II veteran received the celebration of a lifetime, in honor of his 100th birthday this past weekend in North Bellmore. Michael Dalmeto turned 100 on Aug. 13, and in honor of the occasion, a birthday parade drove past his Oakfield Avenue home on Sunday.
Long Island baseball players win gold at Maccabi Games
A team of talented baseball players from the Long Island region represented their country earlier this month at the world’s largest Jewish youth sporting event, the JCC Maccabi Games.
‘Let’s Sing Taylor’ rocks Nassau County
Nassau County residents — and Long Islanders from all over — didn’t have to travel far to listen to the music of Taylor Swift.
Rate hike approved for Liberty Water customers in Nassau County
The state’s public service commission has approved a rate increase for Liberty Utilities, which provides water services to some 120,000 customers in Nassau County.
Tree planting is first of its kinds with Bellmore-Merrick school district
Students, educators and environmentalists gathered on Aug. 14 to plant 22 trees at the Merrick Avenue Middle School before classes are back in session, in just a few weeks.
Chris Schneider sworn into Town of Hempstead office; hopes to carry on Carini’s legacy
Chris Schneider, a Seaford resident who dedicates much of his time to giving back to the community, is a newly appointed Hempstead town councilman.
For Nassau County's Jimmy Buffett tribute, concertgoers were waistin’ away again in… Eisenhower Park
Parrotheads transformed Eisenhower Park into a seaside paradise on July 25, as Barometer Soup performed their hit Jimmy Buffett tribute show.
Rev up your engines for Friday Night Car Shows
It’s another summer of warm weather, smiles and Friday Night Car Shows.
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Save a life: drive above the influence
Fatal traffic collisions involving intoxicated and impaired drivers have surged on Long Island since the coronavirus pandemic.
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Offshore wind is the answer for Long Island
A major societal shift always brings questions. The shift we are making to renewable energy is on a scale rarely seen in history, and questions are welcome and a part of the process of understanding.