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The Chamber of Commerce of the Bellmores hosted its 16th annual Christmas Tree Lighting and Holiday Extravaganza last Friday. Hundreds of local folks stopped by Bellmore Village to watch the tree lighting and take horse-and-carriage rides. Families and friends gathered to take in the carolers and enjoy the night over cups of hot chocolate. Boys and girls also got the chance to meet Santa Claus and tell him what they want for Christmas.
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By Deirdre Krasula, dkrasula@liherald.com
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12/9/11
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Long Island Bus riders and workers said they got angry when they were forced to wait more than two hours on Monday for a public hearing on a contract with Veolia Transportation, Inc. that would privatize Nassau’s public bus system. The crowd that convened at the county Legislature building catcalled at legislators to get under way and booed at County Executive Edward Mangano, a Republican from Bethpage, when he addressed the Legislature.
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Deirdre Krasula
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12/7/11
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North Bellmore’s Committee to Explore Educational Options recommended closing Gunther School at a Nov. 16 meeting. Committee members presented findings to the Board of Education, which will hold a public hearing to review the committee’s recommendation on Thursday, Dec. 8, at Saw Mill Road School at 7 p.m.
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By Deirdre Krasula, dkrasula@liherald.com
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12/5/11
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Two Brooklyn men were arrested and charged with robbing a Rite Aid on Merrick Road in Bellmore on Friday morning. When Nassau County police officers arrived on the scene, one spotted the suspects fleeing in a 2001 Green Kia.
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By Deirdre Krasula, dkrasula@liherald.com
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11/21/11
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Parents of children in Gunther Elementary School’s class of 2013 gathered on Wednesday after the announcement that their school would likely close at the end of this school year. Anger and sadness resonated through the group. Parents said they were particularly upset that their children would lose the chance to graduate with their lifelong friends from the school where they grew up.
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By Deirdre Krasula, dkrasula@liherald.com
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11/19/11
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The Bellmores marked Veterans Day with two ceremonies on Nov. 11. Members of American Legion Post No. 948 and Veterans of Foreign Wars Post No. 2770 held the ceremony at Veterans Memorial Park off Bedford Avenue in Bellmore Village. North Bellmore American Legion Post No. 1749 hosted its annual Veterans Day ceremony at the monument in front of Newbridge Road Elementary School.
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By Deirdre Krasula, dkrasula@liherald.com
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11/18/11
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Nassau County Executive Ed Mangano has approved a new contract with Veolia Transportation Inc. to take over operation of Long Island Bus, which is now run by the Metropolitan Transportation Authority.
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By Deirdre Krasula, dkrasula@liherald.com
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11/15/11
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Calhoun Colts goalie Alissa Battaglia saved 19 shots on goal in the Class AA final Wednesday night, but the MacArthur Generals found the back of the net three times in their shutout victory. The 3-0 loss ended the Colts’ undefeated season, but coach Lori Biscardi said she was proud of how far her team came — knocking off top-seeded Farmingdale en route to the championship and boasting the second-leading scorer in the county –– Kristina Gandolfo, who netted 21 goals this fall.
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By Deirdre Krasula
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11/11/11
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Residents of the Bellmores and Merricks danced the night away last Friday in support of the Bellmore-Merrick Community Wellness Council’s Midnight Madness substance-free post-prom party when the council hosted a zumba class at the Brookside School in North Merrick.
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By Deirdre Krasula
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11/9/11
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Seniors came out to a Golden Gathering at the Freeport Recreation Center last Thursday. The event, hosted by New York State Sen. Charles Fuschillo Jr. of Merrick, presented seniors with the opportunity to take advantage of many health programs and services.
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Deirdre Krasula
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11/3/11
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