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Nassau County Legislator Dave Denenberg, a Democrat from Merrick spoke with Claudia Borecky, the president of the North and Central Merrick Civic Association at the Rules Committee meeting. Democrats like Denenberg are questioning the legality of recent attempts to redraw the county’s legislative map.

Residents raise redistricting concerns at rules meeting

After waiting nearly five hours Monday afternoon, residents opposed to a Republican plan to redraw district lines for the Nassau County Legislature finally got the chance to be heard by the Legislature’s Rules Committee. The plan would reshape a number of districts while merging others, such as the 5th and 19th districts, which are now held by Democrats Joseph Scannell and David Denenberg, respectively. more

By Deirdre Krasula | 5/3/11

Gasoline prices recently surpassed $4 per gallon for regular unleaded, which worries Bellmore and Merrick business owners and residents. Above, a Citigo station on Merrick Avenue in North Merrick on Tuesday.

Bellmore-Merrick businesses, residents feeling pinch at the pump

Rapidly rising gasoline prices have forced Bellmore-Merrick residents and business owners to make tough budget choices of late as they search for more economical ways to travel. more

By David Weingrad and Deirdre Krasula | 4/27/11

KIds and parents alike had a blast at the Bellmore Chamber of Commerce's annual Easter Parade.

Hopping down the bunny trail in Bellmore

With cold air and high winds, it felt more like winter than spring in Bellmore on the weekend of April 16 to 17, but that didn’t stop the Easter Bunny from making his annual visit to the community. more

By Deirdre Krasula | 4/25/11

The Red Door Spa recently opened in Bellmore, offering high-end services and treatments.

Loads of luxury at Bellmore's Red Door spa

If you need a day of self-indulgence and luxury, look no further than the new Red Door Spa by Elizabeth Arden on Merrick Road in Bellmore. The new spa opened its signature red doors last week. more

By Deirdre Krasula | 4/14/11

Chris Memoli, center, with Meadowbrook Alternative Program students last week.

MAP students learning life’s lessons

“Are you indestructible? I thought I was,” an electronic voice asked students at the Meadowbrook Alternative Program at the Brookside School in North Merrick last week. The voice detailed the … more

By Deirdre Krasula | 4/14/11

Judy Turk and her youngest daughter, Shara, will travel together to Ohio for the final judging in the Smucker’s competition.

Passing on traditions and recipes

There are a few things that make people think of family and traditions. The smell of a cake or familiar dish cooking during the holidays is certainly one of them. The tradition of passing recipes on through the generations is at the heart of the annual “Spreading Smucker’s Traditions Recipe and Essay Contest.” more

By Deirdre Krasula | 4/7/11

Newbridge Road officials, elected leaders and students gathered recently to cut the ribbon on Newbridge's new playground.

Newbridge Road Elementary now open for play

For several years, all that has stood at Newbridge Road School was the skeleton of a playground from years ago, but that all changed recently. On March 30, children and parents alike watched as the ribbon was cut away to open a brand-new playground at the site, an accomplishment that was two years in the making. more

By Deirdre Krasula | 4/6/11

Got Cupcakes? is a family-run business. Pictured are Jimmy, Cassie and Nancy Moniodes.

Got Cupcakes? In Bellmore –– absolutely

There’s an extra bit of happiness mixed in with the cupcakes at Got Cupcakes?, owner Nancy Moniodes says. Moniodes, who opened the store on Bedford Avenue with her husband, Jimmy, in January, said … more

By Deirdre Krasula | 4/1/11

Martin Avenue fourth-grader Donovan Moran leapt over the high jump at a Jump for Japan fundraiser last week.

Martin Ave. jumps at the chance to help Japan

“You can always help the world in a different way.” That’s just one of the many reasons the Martin Avenue Elementary School Cares Council gives back, sixth-grade President Samantha Doile said. more

By Deirdre Krasula | 3/30/11

Town of Hempstead Supervisor Kate Murray opposed a cell tower proposed by Crown Communications on state land in North Bellmore.

Plans for N. Bellmore cell tower halted

A proposed cell tower on state land in North Bellmore will no longer be pursued. The news came in a letter from Jacqueline Murray, the lawyer representing Crown Communications, the company that has held a contract with New York state’s Office of Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation to develop cell towers on state land since 1997. more

By Deirdre Krasula | 3/23/11

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