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Town of Hempstead Supervisor Don Clavin, left, and his challenger, Jason Abelove

Jason Abelove challenges Don Clavin for Hempstead town supervisor

Jason Abelove is challenging Don Clavin for Town of Hempstead supervisor. Ahead of Election Day on Nov. 2, the Herald asked the candidates questions about their goals and issues facing the community. more

By Mike Smollins | 10/15/21

Bellmore-Merrick Roller Hockey alumni reunited to win a Long Island-wide tournament. Clockwise from top left were Chris Sharkey, Andrew Barone, Jon Olson, Mike Mascaro, Steve Sharkey, Jerry Gioia, Dave Manara and Mike Scardigno.

In Bellmore-Merrick, roller hockey is a legacy

The close friends who grew up together playing hockey at the Bellmore-Merrick Roller Hockey rink never grew far apart. more

By Andrew Garcia | 10/14/21

Fay Disclafani with her grandson, Justin Ciccotelli.

Ninety-six-year-old conquers Covid-19

A local 96-year-old recently triumphantly conquered Covid-19. more

By Andrew Garcia | 10/14/21

Last year, food donations collected by the Bellmore Memorial Library were delivered to the Bellmore-Merrick CHSD’s community cupboard.

‘Great Give Back’ returns to Bellmore-Merrick

Bellmore’s and Merrick’s libraries will once again take part in the Great Give Back, a community event celebrating public service. more

By Jordan Vallone | 10/14/21

Bellmore-Merrick Central High School District Prep Academy student Keith Mickity could barely contain his enthusiasm as he prepared to head into the water for a surfing lesson.

Bellmore-Merrick Central High School District's Prep Academy students hit the waves

Students in the district’s Prep Academy are hitting the waves for the first time this fall in Long Beach, taking part in a special program designed to teach those with physical and intellectual disabilities how to surf. more

By Jordan Vallone | 10/7/21

High school seniors and Bellmore natives James LaSalle and Christopher Prainito founded the nonprofit Students Giving Trees. They raised money at the Bellmore Street Festival two weekends ago.

For students, a greener L.I.,tree by tree

Among the mass of tents and booths at the Bellmore Street Festival two weekends ago, attendees may have stumbled upon a small table manned by Christopher Prainito and James LaSalle, John F. Kennedy High School seniors. They were promoting their nonprofit, Students Giving Trees. more

By Jordan Vallone | 10/7/21

Town and county officials, including Town of Hempstead Deputy Commissioner of Engineering Jeff Tierney, attended the South Merrick Community Civic Association’s meeting on Sept. 28 to discuss upcoming roadway projects.

South Merrick Community Civic Association returns to in-person meetings

On Sept. 28, the South Merrick Community Civic Association hosted its first in-person meeting in nearly two years because of limitations created by Covid. more

By Jordan Vallone | 10/7/21

Merrick Jewish Centre plans send-off for Rabbi Klein

After 43 years in the pulpit, Rabbi Charles A. Klein is retiring from the Merrick Jewish Centre at the end of this year. more

10/7/21

Former Nassau comptroller Howard Weitzman dies at 75

Howard Weitzman, Nassau County’s comptroller from 2002 to 2009 who was known for challenging establishment politics through the power of the audit during this time in office, died Sept. 27 of a … more

By Scott Brinton | 10/6/21

Will Reitzen, right, was diagnosed with KAT6A syndrome, a rare genetic mutation. The Bellmore family, including Jeff, Matthew, Andrew and Aimee, will host a fundraising walk on Saturday in Wantagh.

Local boy fights rare disorder

A Bellmore family is raising awareness of their 6-year-old son’s rare genetic disorder — it’s so rare, his mother said, that her son is the first to receive the diagnosis in New … more

By Andrew Garcia | 9/30/21

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