Gennaro Jewelers in Bellmore is celebrating its centennial this month. Owner and president Gary Hudes credits the success of the business to family, personal and knowledgeable service, and a commitment to being involved in the community.
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By Jordan Vallone
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5/7/23
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The bond between Anna Dobkowksi and Finch, an American Labrador retriever, was truly a match made in heaven — and one that wouldn’t have been possible without Dobkowski’s former teacher at Sanford H. Calhoun High School, Beth Johnson. Finch, now a certified therapy dog, has been making her rounds the Merrick community with Dobkowksi, teaching kids and families the proper way to approach animals.
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By Jordan Vallone
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5/7/23
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Last week, the Calhoun seniors began a two-part presentation for seventh- and eighth-grade students at Merrick Avenue Middle School, teaching the importance of decision making and understanding the consequences of using hateful symbols and speech.
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By Jordan Vallone
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5/7/23
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For the 75th anniversary of Israel’s independence — celebrated on the holiday Yom Ha’atzmaut — the Merrick-Bellmore Jewish Community Council organized a joyous gathering that united the hamlets’ several synagogues for a celebration of love and hope for Israel and the Jewish people.
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By Jordan Vallone
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5/7/23
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Liberty New York Water has invested $265 million in infrastructure improvements, to deliver safe and reliable water services to its customers across Long Island.
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5/7/23
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According to the Garden at St. Francis' garden manager Kristin Talbot, non-native and native pollinators, like bees, butterflies and moths, are what help a garden thrive. On Earth Day, the garden revealed a new pollinator patch, created by Girl Scout Julia Amon, for her Gold Award project.
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By Jordan Vallone
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4/30/23
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Ahead of Earth Day, the Town of Hempstead unveiled a new program, called the "quality of life" task force, to combat illegal advertisements, unsightly graffiti and littered roadways.
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By Jordan Vallone
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4/30/23
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The John F. Kennedy High School Wind Ensemble headed south to perform at a tribute concert on April 20 for active military members and veterans at the U.S. Navy’s Joint Expeditionary Base Little Creek-Fort Story in Virginia Beach.
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By Jessica Ren
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4/30/23
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Lynn Faherty, author of "Oliver the Brave," and creator of the foundation Color Me Cancer Free, is hosting a garage sale next month to benefit the nonprofit.
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By Jordan Vallone
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4/30/23
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Volunteers with the South Merrick Community Civic Association helped sweep the streets clean last weekend, taking part in the group's annual Spring Clean Sweep.
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By Jordan Vallone
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4/30/23
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