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Bellmore-Merrick leaders look ahead to 2011

In the first days of the new year, elected and civic leaders are already hard at work tackling issues that have pestered Bellmore and Merrick for months, if not years. Local politicians and community activists have set their sights on their top priorities for 2011. more

David Weingrad | 1/4/11

Three cheers for Braves cheerleaders

The Bellmore Braves cheerleaders recently took part in Braves’ Day at Newbridge Road Park. They, along with the Braves football team, were visited by Nassau County Legislator Dave Denenberg, who commended the boys and girls for participating in a healthy sports activity. more

10/21/10

At the North Merrick firehouse, Nassau County Legislator David Denenberg denounced a proposal by County Executive Ed Mangano to impose a water fee on previously exempt organizations such as fire departments and school districts.

Legislator: ‘Toilet tax’ could cost taxpayers

When firefighters wash down their trucks after making on a run, they may have to pay a fee on that water. Nassau County Executive Ed Mangano, a Republican from Bethpage, has proposed a water use fee in the county’s 2011 budget. At a news conference in front of the North Merrick firehouse on Friday, Nassau County Legislator Dave Denenberg said the fee is really a tax. more

Deirdre Krasula | 10/15/10

Hempstead Town bans cell towers near homes

At a Town Hall meeting on Tuesday morning, the Town of Hempstead passed legislation that regulates where cell antennas and other wireless telecommunications equipment may be placed within the township. more

David Weingrad | 9/21/10

Nassau County Legislator Dave Denenberg stands at the lectern next to Brian Browne, left, the government relations director for St. John's University, and Tom Adler, right, a Nassau County resident with a daughter now in college. Denenberg took the website Ultrinsic Motivator, Inc. to task for allowing college students 'to wager' on their own grades.

Website gives new meaning to high-stakes testing

Nassau County Legislator David Denenberg slammed the website Ultrinsic Motivator, Inc. during a Sept. 8 news conference for offering college students the chance "to wager" on their own grades. more

David Weingrad | 9/8/10

Nassau County Legislator Dave Denenberg, center, with Joseph Muscatelli and Rich Schneider of the American Red Cross, Bill Goodman of the National Weather Center, John Brooks of the Town of Brookhaven Risk Management Department and Beverly Poppell of the Pet Safe Coalition.

Legislator helps residents prep for the 'Big One'

The U.S. could be in for one very active hurricane season, according to weather experts. That, in part, prompted Nassau County Legislator David Denenberg, a Democrat who represents Bellmore-Merrick, to hold a hurricane-preparedness seminar on Wednesday at the Freeport Library. more

David Weingrad | 8/19/10

The state Department of Transportation plans to make changes to Newbridge Road that are aimed at curtailing speeding.

A ‘road diet’ for Newbridge Road in East Meadow

Newbridge Road is set to undergo a facelift in August. On July 23, the state Department of Transportation confirmed its plans to implement “traffic-calming measures” on … more

Mike Caputo | 7/28/10

Police commish takes residents’ questions

Bellmore and Merrick residents came out in force to voice their concerns about crime-related issues to Nassau County Police Commissioner Lawrence Mulvey and local precinct representatives during a town meeting hosted by Legislator Dave Denenberg on Oct. 20 at the Merrick Library. More than a dozen Bellmore residents asked what police planned to do about a registered sex offender who moved closer thanthe county’s required 1,000 feet from a school, in this case, near Grand Avenue Middle School. more

Nancy Hiler | 7/26/10

Bellmore and Merrick PAL coaches celebrate

Bellmore and Merrick Police Athletic League coaches recently celebrated at the Treehouse in Merrick. more

7/6/10

Silver and Bronze honors for Bellmore Girl Scouts

Bellmore Girl Scouts recently attended the Silver and Bronze awards ceremony at Grace Lutheran Church in Bellmore. more

7/1/10

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