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Have a heart — become an organ donor this Valentine’s Day

According to the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, there are more than 119,000 men, women and children on the national waiting list for organ donations. Even more sobering . . . more

2/9/17

Making a splash for the Red Cross

It was a balmy August morning at Newbridge Park Pool in Bellmore as dozens of young swimmers lined the lanes to swim as many laps as they could for a worthy cause. The “Swim-A-Cross” program, sponsored by the Town of Hempstead and the American Red Cross on Long Island, encouraged swim teams from across the township to raise funds for the Red Cross by swimming laps. more

By Daine Taylor | 8/12/16

Students made more than 2,000 sandwiches to lend for those in need.

Lakeside Elementary students aid the less fortunate

The Cub’s Cave at Levy-Lakeside Elementary School in Merrick recently buzzed with sixth-graders assembling sandwiches for their annual Sandwich-a-thon. The students then donated the food to help those in need around Long Island last month. more

By Stephany Reyes | 5/12/16

On March 26, State Farm Agents Suzanne Aral-Boutros and Scott Hermann, right, presented a $25,000 check to the Community Parent Center for its “Drive in the Safe Lane” program at Calhoun, Kennedy and Mepham high schools. On hand were, from left, Tom Volpe, director of transportation for the Bellmore-Merrick Central High School District; John DeTommaso, the district’s superintendent; Cynthia Strait Régal, deputy superintendent for business; Dr. Mara Bollettieri, assistant superintendent for personnel; Wendy Tepfer, director of the Parent Center; and Marge Lee, president of Dedicatedd, a DWI victim advocacy group.

State Farm gives $25K to Community Parent Center

State Farm donated $25,000 on March 26 to the Community Parent Center, a Bellmore-Merrick nonprofit organization that supports parents and families with children in kindergarten to 12th grade, for its “Drive in the Safe Lane” program at Calhoun, Kennedy and Mepham high schools. more

4/16/15

Matthew Chicco, a Merrick Avenue Middle School social teacher and coach, had his head shaved at Calhoun High School’s St. Baldrick’s Foundation fundraiser last year.

Calhoun and Mepham to host St. Baldrick’s fundraisers

The St. Baldrick’s Foundation, which raises funds for childhood cancer research, will host two of its signature head-shaving events at Calhoun and Mepham high schools on March 17 and 18, respectively. more

3/5/15

Adam Lefkowitz, 4, was a fun-loving boy who was connected to the community before he died recently of Degos disease, his mother said.

Adam Lefkowitz: A short but impactful life

On weekdays, Adam Lefkowitz spent his time at South Shore Country Day School and Camp on Newbridge Road. Eager for new projects, he excitedly waited to learn crafts alongside his “little … more

By Julie Mansmann | 1/14/15

Now is the time to give

As the holiday season begins, our thoughts traditionally turn to the less fortunate. There are simply too many vulnerable members of our society . . . more

11/28/14

Bruce Blakeman, a former presiding officer of the Nassau County Legislature and a Republican candidate for Congress, held a press conference on Aug. 6 in Mineola.

Blakeman repeats call for Rice Moreland explanation

For the second time in a week’s span, Republican congressional candidate Bruce Blakeman on Aug. 6 appeared outside a state courthouse in Mineola to call for Kathleen Rice, the Nassau County district attorney and his Democratic opponent in this fall’s election, to address allegations that political interference undermined the Moreland Commission ... more

By Brian Racow | 8/13/14

Emma Padula, Lillian Stone, Connor Desmond and Andrew Heffez, from left, contributed to the collection for the Interfaith Nutrition Network.

Shore Road students live up to the challenge

Teachers at Bellmore’s Shore Road School challenged sixth-graders with an important task before they moved on to Grand Avenue Middle School: help those in need across Long Island. more

By Julie Mansmann | 7/16/14

Team Andree gave it their all in the tug-of-war event.

Kennedy staffers compete for a cause

The Kennedy High School student government’s newest event featured more than 80 faculty members stuffing marshmallows in their mouths, running around a row of chairs in the gymnasium and more … more

By Julie Mansmann | 5/1/14

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