Following months of deliberation regarding the future of the Long Island Power Authority, Gov. Andrew Cuomo has proposed legislation that would privatize Long Island’s utility operations.
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By David Weingrad
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5/24/13
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Grace Moore, a 25-year-old runner and a Calhoun High School graduate, fulfilled a competitive dream earlier this month, taking part in the Olympic Trials women’s marathon in Orlando, Florida.
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By Rachele Terranova
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3/1/24
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Sunday was a great day for the Jewish community of Bellmore-Merrick to celebrate Purim, at the 29th Annual Mel Polay Purim Carnival. Founded by Evelyn Polay, a member of Congregation Beth Ohr in Bellmore, in honor of her late husband, Mel, the Purim celebration has been a fixture in the community for years.
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By Jordan Vallone
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3/29/24
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Jewish teenagers from high schools and colleges came together at a rally in Merrick last week, in solidarity and support for Israel amid its ongoing war against Hamas.
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By Jordan Vallone
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12/1/23
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The Town of Hempstead officials announced a new program Monday that will allow qualifying, disabled veterans to play golf for free, at courses throughout the township.
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By Jordan Vallone
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3/15/24
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The entire Bellmore-Merrick school community came together March 20 for the districtwide annual Chop Your Locks for charity event benefiting the St. Baldrick’s Foundation, hosted by Wellington C. Mepham High School.
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By Jordan Vallone
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3/29/24
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Herald Holiday Houses
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Houses from all around our coverages areas decorated for the holidays. Is your house in the video? Check it out.
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Christina Daly
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12/22/11
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In a closely watched race earlier this month, Nassau County voters elected Democrat Seth Koslow to the seat in the Legislature’s 5th District.
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By Mohamed Farghaly
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12/1/23
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COORE FEE, the Bellmore-Merrick Central High School District’s coffee shop run by students in the special education program housed at Sanford H. Calhoun High School, took their business on the road on Feb. 16.
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By Jordan Vallone
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3/1/24
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Christmas in your neighborhood
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The Herald's photo editor, Christina Daly, but together this video slideshow of homes in the Herald coverage area that have been decorated for the season.
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Christina Daly
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12/23/11
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