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Army veteran Harold Jantz, originally from Bellmore, was recently awarded the Bronze Star Medal with valor for his heroic actions during the Vietnam War.

Bellmore Army veteran awarded Bronze Star Medal with valor

It’s been 50 years since Army veteran Harold Jantz singlehandedly saved his platoon during an enemy ambush in a Vietnam jungle, but he said that night still haunts him to this day. “That was one of many firefights I was in,” the 70-year-old Jantz said, “but this is the one that sticks to me most.” more

By Alyssa Seidman | 8/15/19

Grumman’s toxic mess must be fixed now

Environmentally speaking, the mid-20th century was a terrible time. Government and industry experimented with all manner of chemicals . . . more

4/7/16

John Curley, a former chief of the Bellmore Fire Department, was honored recently with the Public Safety Officer Medal of Valor at a White House ceremony.

Bellmore’s super hero

John Curley, a career firefighter and a former chief of the volunteer Bellmore Fire Department, was with his adult son just before 8 a.m. on Nov. 12, 2012. He was driving a department vehicle on his … more

By Julie Mansmann | 3/13/15

John Curley, a former chief of the Bellmore Fire Department, was one of the 2012-13 Public Safety Officer Medal of Valor honorees. He received the award from Attorney General Eric Holder and Vice President Joe Biden at a ceremony in Washington, D.C.

Bellmore firefighter receives Medal of Valor

Vice President Joe Biden and other federal officials honored a former chief of the Bellmore Fire Department last week, as the volunteer was one of only 16 people nationwide to receive a 2012-13 … more

By Julie Mansmann | 2/18/15

Kennedy High School research teacher Barbara Franklin, Samuel Epstein, research teacher Barbi Frank and District Science Chairman Robert Soel celebrated Epstein's finalist status in the prestigious Intel Science Talent Search on Wednesday. Only 40 research students from around the country were named finalists.

Kennedy senior named Intel Science Talent Search finalist

Kennedy High School senior Samuel Epstein devoted more than a thousand hours of research to his submission for the Intel Science Talent Search. This week his hard work paid off when he was named one of 40 finalists in the national contest, considered among the country's most prestigious high school science competitions. more

By Scott Brinton | 1/21/15

Emilie D’Andrilli conducted Dinkelmeyer’s fifth- and sixth-grade chorus, which received a silver medal at the festival.

Making sweet music in North Bellmore

Jordan Gluck, who was in sixth grade at Dinkelmeyer Elementary School this past year, said she was a bit scared when she arrived at the New York State School Music Association Major Organization … more

By Julie Mansmann | 7/16/14

Alfred Garbarino of North Merrick, who received the Bronze Star for his service with the Army National Guard during the Iraq War, received the Service Cross Medal from Assemblyman David McDonough at a ceremony at the Merrick Library on Friday.

Assemblyman McDonough honors veterans

New York State Assemblyman David McDonough honored combat veterans for distinguished service in a quiet ceremony at the Merrick Library on July 16. more

Scott Brinton | 7/16/10

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