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Children at Merrick Woods, the day camp on Merrick Avenue in Merrick, took part in a cavalcade of games and competitions last week as part of the camp’s Olympics. In between the opening ceremonies on Wednesday and closing ceremonies on Friday, campers played sports, ran relays, jumped rope, climbed over obstacles, learned cheers, wrote sing-a-longs, made plaques and banners, and carried out a scavenger hunt. more
I’ve seen a lot of presidents come and go. The vast majority of them have made some type of mistake that hurt their popularity as well as their legacy, but there hasn’t been as big a mistake as President Obama’s mishandling of so-called Obamacare. more
As summer’s dog days approach, instead of lamenting about the end of a season of fun and sun, consider a get-together with family and friends by the pool or deck. more
North Bellmore’s Foundation for Academics, Enrichment and Recreation’s eighth summer recently ended, but the program, full of fun and learning, has given participants a lifetime of happy childhood memories. more
The most commonly repeated words you’ll hear in the next few days are “I can’t believe it’s August.” In my lifetime, summers have always gone by quickly, but as you get older, they go by even faster. This may not be the most memorable summer in history, but the world around us continues to be active and challenging. more
I know I said last year that our summer vacation rental with the extended family would be the last one, but holy moly, we did it again. Something wrong with us, you say? more
On Saturday, June 22, the Harry Chapin Lakeside Theatre showed Long Islanders some soul. The Blues Traveler, a rock-blues band known for its ’90s hits such as “Run Around” and “Hook,” took the stage, as audience members enjoyed one of the many free concerts that will hit Eisenhower Park this summer. more
The news is way too serious for summer. In this season of beach parties and backyard barbecues, no one wants to worry about Texas banning abortions or the Supreme Court dismantling the voting rights law. more
Students in the Bellmore Public Schools celebrated the end of the academic year and the arrival of summer during the district’s two field days. Bellmore’s youngest students at the Charles A. Reinhard Early Childhood Center took the field on June 4. Third- and fourth-graders at the Winthrop Avenue School celebrated their field day on June 11. more
What makes us American? What defines us and sets us apart? In honor of the Fourth of July, I assembled a list of novels to help us discover the essence of America, help us probe the heart and soul of our great country. more
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