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Give to Kentucky’s tornado victims if you can

Last Friday night and early Saturday morning, a series of powerful tornadoes ripped across Kentucky, one leaving a record-setting 227-mile-long swath of destruction. At last count, more than 70 people were confirmed dead . . . more

12/16/21

Trees, like the one pictured above on Walker Street, fell on power lines and cars after a downburst blew through south Bellmore.

Windstorm whacks south Bellmore

Wind gusts of up to 60 miles per hour wreaked havoc in south Bellmore last week, taking down trees and power lines across the area’s peninsulas. more

By Julie Mansmann | 7/23/14

Keeping the faith with LHS class of '64

I’m not ashamed to say that the wild boys were my friends. more

7/16/14

Greg Brach, a seventh grader at Grand Avenue Middle School, won his fifth Nassau County youth wrestling title on Feb. 9.

Middle school wrestler’s streak of success continues

One standout youth wrestler celebrated another successful season by bringing several titles to back to Bellmore. more

4/17/14

Knights of Columbus members Joe DeFino, left, and Bill Palladino cooked chickens as Steve Rhoads looked on.

Country comes to Bellmore for a good cause

The Bellmore Knights of Columbus brought a little of the southwestern Plains to Bellmore Avenue when the organization hosted a country-themed fundraiser to benefit victims of the devastating Moore, Okla., tornado on May 20. more

By Julie Mansmann | 8/23/13

In the fight against bureaucracy, the taxpayer wins

Last week, taxpayers across Long Island voted on their school districts’ proposed budgets. There are 124 school districts across Long Island, and 95 percent of their spending plans passed. more

5/31/13

Joplin's hearts are with our East Coast neighbors

Almost 18 months after one of the deadliest tornadoes in history cut a swath through the heart of Joplin, Mo., I discovered some words of wisdom from Ralph Waldo Emerson, a writer I have long admired. more

Carol Stark | 11/16/12

Nassau County is in a watch box for severe weather this afternoon and tonight.

With chance of severe weather, Nassau County postpones outdoor events

In light of what the weather service called a "moderate" risk for severe thunderstorms that could contain heavy rain, damaging wind, lightning, hail and even a tornado, Nassau County Executive Ed Mangano announced the postponement of the Outdoor Summer Movie Night at Eisenhower Park's Lakeside Theatre as well as the Summer Concert Under the Stars at Wantagh Park, both scheduled for tonight. more

By Judy Rattner | 7/26/12

Lawrence's Michelle Vainblat delivers a kill during the team's exciting five-set victory over Mepham Sept. 27.

Lawrence wins thriller over Mepham

First-year coach David Mayerson and the new-look, resilient Lawrence girls’ volleyball team extended their season-opening win streak to seven matches with an emotional, come-from-behind win over Mepham. more

Eric Holden | 10/5/11

Lynbrook won its first county football championship since 1992.

Flying high!

There's a new champion in Nassau Conference III. Lynbrook captures its first title since 1992, 39-14 over Lawrence on Friday night at Hofstra. more

Tony Bellissimo | 11/19/10

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