Lorraine Poppe was never in charge of a classroom or school — but she was always in command of one, her longtime friend and former colleague Peter Lynch said. “She knew how to work the …
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By Anthony O'Reilly
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4/25/19
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Lorraine Poppe, a beloved and transformational educator for 44 years, died on April 16 after a long period of declining health. She took a leave of absence from John F. Kennedy High School in Bellmore, where she served as principal for 23 years, in 2017, before retiring last year. She was 67.
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Erik Hawkins and Andrew Garcia
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4/25/19
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Tom Lynch, who wants to increase awareness of what lies among the stars, has teamed up with several libraries to bring astronomy equipment to their collections. Most recently, he helped the Bellmore Memorial Library do just that.
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By Andrew Garcia
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4/25/19
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A 60-year-old Bellmore man was struck by a car and killed Saturday night in Wantagh while he was crossing Sunrise Highway.
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By Erik Hawkins
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4/22/19
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A North Bellmore man was killed in a two-car collision on the Southern State Parkway near Oyster Bay last night.
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4/19/19
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For 26 years, R.S. — formerly “Rattlesnake” — Jones has served unique food with Cajun and Southwestern influences and, perhaps more importantly, served as a center of the Merrick community.
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By Erik Hawkins
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4/18/19
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The John F. Kennedy High School team has earned first place in one of Northwell Health’s annual SPARK! Challenge awards. Students from across Long Island competed in the event, with presentation projects covering several hands-on field experiences in Northwell hospitals.
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By Andrew Garcia
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4/18/19
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Lorraine Poppe, a beloved and transformational educator for 44 years, died on Tuesday after a long period of declining health.
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By Erik Hawkins
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4/17/19
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Residents will cast their votes on the 2019-20 Bellmore-Merrick Central High School District budget on May 21. The $163 million spending plan calls for a 2.17 percent tax-levy increase — smaller than last year’s 2.65 percent hike.
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By Andrew Garcia
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4/11/19
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On March 24, North Bellmore firefighters, including all department chiefs, responded to a house fire on Cayuga Avenue in East Meadow. “We’re going to work,” was the call that came from dispatch, according to East Meadow ex-Chief John O’Brien.
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By Erik Hawkins
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4/4/19
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