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Sara Erfan, Lisa David-Vinci and Nicole DellaBadia work the circulation desk at Merrick Library, where patrons can take out e-readers and iPod Nanos.

Will the digital book replace the library?

Libraries make it possible to borrow e-book and audiobook titles for free, just as one would a traditional book. With the convenience of this online library service, one might worry that it could mean the demise of the physical library. Officials, however, say the library is here to stay. more

By Shannon Plackis | 7/8/15

Mepham High School students struck a pose before entering the NYCB Theatre at Westbury for graduation.

Fond memories for Mepham seniors at graduation

More than 300 Mepham High School seniors looked back on their fondest memories over the past four years while looking forward to the future at their commencement last Sunday. The Bellmore-Merrick … more

By Julie Mansmann | 7/2/15

A Calhoun High School student suffered a “severe case of alcohol poisoning” after drinking at a party last Wednesday night in the woods behind Brookside School in North Merrick, according to Calhoun Principal Nicole Hollings. The Bellmore-Merrick Central High School District, which oversees Calhoun, had asked Uniondale company Summit Security Services to keep watch that night at Brookside, said Central District Superintendent John DeTommaso. Above, a Summit SUV was parked that night outside Brookside as emergency vehicles’ lights flashed at the woods’ edge.

EMTs pull drunken teen from ravine

The teenager, a student at Calhoun High School, had a “severe case of alcohol poisoning,” said Calhoun Principal Nicole Hollings in an email to parents on June 12. He drank at a “large gathering” of Calhoun seniors in the woods between Brookside School and the Meadowbrook State Parkway, Hollings wrote. more

By Brian Racow | 6/17/15

Danielle, left, and Denise Burke, of North Merrick, charged with heroin sale and possession.

Mother, daughter charged with heroin sale

Nassau County police have arrested a mother-daughter duo from North Merrick and charged them with the sale and possession of heroin in Freeport on May 25 at 9 p.m. more

By Scott Brinton | 5/27/15

Robin Hennessy's class danced to a James Brown classic at the recital on May 15.

Park Avenue embraces tap dancing

When Park Avenue Elementary School sixth-grader Anthony D’Amato learned last year that he would be taught how to tap dance by Joseph Webb, director of the American Embassy of Dance, he was … more

By Julie Mansmann | 5/22/15

Teen volunteers from local high schools are an important part of the program for children with special needs, as they helped the youngsters play basketball and meet new friends.

N. Bellmore SEPTA launches Special Olympics programs

Tim Flynn, of North Bellmore, said he thought there weren’t enough local sports programs for children with special needs like his 5-year-old son, Brody, who has cerebral palsy. Neighbor Lori Cohen, … more

By Julie Mansmann | 5/18/15

The Catholic Daughters of the Americas, Court Bishop Kellenberg recently announced the winners of their annual education contest.

Catholic group congratulates contest winners

A North Merrick-based Catholic organization recently congratulated local children for their outstanding contributions to an annual competition that is designed to celebrate the arts.The Catholic … more

By Julie Mansmann | 4/9/15

Mark Schissler, North Bellmore’s assistant superintendent for business, right, explained the 2015-16 budget draft at a hearing at Newbridge Road Elementary School on March 31.

North Bellmore schools receive more state aid

Because the North Bellmore School District received more state aid than officials anticipated, they will not have to dig into reserve funds as much as they planned to in the first draft of the … more

By Julie Mansmann | 4/9/15

Bellmore-Merrick teachers and parents who took part in Paint Merrick Road Red for Public Ed to voice their concerns about the state of public education in New York and raise public awareness of changes made to the system.

Teachers, parents knock Cuomo at Merrick Road rally

The bleats of car horns blared through the air in front of Levy Lakeside Elementary School in Merrick last Friday afternoon — but not because of traffic. Drivers were honking at more than 100 … more

By Julie Mansmann | 4/6/15

Hundreds of participants turned out for the One Voice, One Message 5K, despite the weather.

Bellmore-Merrick Central District 5K off and running

For a while on the morning of March 21, organizers of the first One Voice, One Message 5K Run/Walk, hosted by the Bellmore-Merrick Central High School District, wondered whether anyone would show. more

By Scott Brinton | 3/25/15

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