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When it comes to guns, what are we waiting for?

It is hard to imagine that I would find myself writing about the nation’s worst terror attack since 9/11 and the worst mass shooting in American history. Make no mistake about it. The mass shooting in Orlando . . . more

6/23/16

The 11th annual Robbie’s Run attracted hundreds of runners to south Merrick on Sunday. Proceeds from the race and walk go to purchase automated external defibrillators for youth athletic fields and schools.

Robbie's Run keeps on growing

A heavy rain could not stop hundreds from running or walking in the 11th annual Robbie’s Run at Levy-Lakeside Elementary School in Merrick on May 22, as the event has continued to grow since its start in 2006. James Forte, a 17-year-old senior on the Calhoun High School track team, won the 5K for the second straight year, with a time of 17 minutes, 15 seconds. more

By Scott Brinton | 5/25/16

Seven more Americans died while we fiddled

Dylan’s mom and Daniel’s dad write to me often. In truth, I dread reading their emails; their words darken the day. But how wrenching it must be to write those words. These parents are leaders of the Sandy Hook Promise Foundation . . . more

5/19/16

Recalling L.I. before suburbia took hold

I grew up in Yaphank, a 14-square-mile hamlet in Suffolk County, virtually in the middle of Long Island. (The community to the north is, in fact, called Middle Island.) I remember . . . more

5/12/16

Czarissa Moreno’s entire family attended this year’s annual Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation’s One Walk to show support for Czarissa and other children battling Type 1 diabetes.

Diabetes can't stop 12-year-old rising star

When Bellmorite Czarissa Moreno was 17 months old, her parents, Cysette and Felix Moreno, noticed strange behavior from the toddler. Although Czarissa was teething, she seemed unusually irritable. more

By Stephany Reyes | 12/10/15

The Dinkelmeyer band prepared to perform at the New York State School Music Association Major Organization Evaluation Festival, which was held at Hofstra University May 18 to 20.

N. Bellmore celebrates musical milestones

Jordan Novak was one of many students who wanted to join the Saw Mill Road Elementary School Serenaders, a select vocal musical group, in recent years. She explained that dozens of her peers wanted … more

By Julie Mansmann | 8/6/15

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

North Bellmore Foundation to offer summer program

The North Bellmore Foundation for Academics, Enrichment and Recreation will be offering their annual summer programs for a 10th season. The nonprofit group was founded in 2004 by a few parents in … 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

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