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Kennedy's Advanced Research Program is 19 years strong
Two seniors at John F. Kennedy High School, in the Bellmore-Merrick Central High School District, have been named semifinalists in the 2023 Society for Science & Public Science Talent Search competition, sponsored by the pharmaceutical company Regeneron.
How two Belmore-Merrick teens transform shirts into toys for local animal shelters
Ryan Levinter, Charlie Matos start Tees to Toys
Meet teens Ryan Levinter and Charlie Matos, who together started Tees to Toys, an organization that transforms old T-shirts into rope toys, to be donated to local shelters.
Learn how the Bellmore-Merrick community is combatting the opioid epidemic
Community Narcan training held to battle rising deaths, overdoses across L.I.
In an effort to combat the rising number of overdoses and deaths related to opioids, the Bellmore-Merrick Community Parent Center hosted a well-attended Narcan training in partnership with the Tempo Group on Jan. 18.
Police officer, adoptive parent, Wayne Resnick, faces tough battle with ALS
Throughout his career as a police officer, Wayne Resnick has been recognized for his bravery and for his big heart. With many years of service behind him, Resnick is now facing his toughest battle yet — one against amyotrophic lateral sclerosis, or ALS.
Steve Rhoads, new state senator, is ready to deliver to Bellmore, Merrick constituents
Steve Rhoads, former Nassau County legislator for the 19th district, is the newly incumbent state senator for the 5th district. A familiar face among Bellmore and Merrick constituents, Rhoads is ready to get to work in Albany.
Jewish war veterans fight for justice
The Jewish War Veterans is a national organization trying to dispel the myth that Jews never served in American military conflicts — and could also possibly help stem the rising tide of antisemitism.
Chabad of Merrick-Bellmore-Wantagh prepares for preschool expansion
The Chabad of Merrick-Bellmore-Wantagh ended 2022 with a bang, raising more than $450,000 in just two days in an online campaign to benefit many of the programs it operates.
How Calhoun's Medical Club prepares students for a future in medicine
Calhoun’s Medical Club, a student-run group, takes part in several initiatives throughout the school year, and connects its members with medical professionals who may be vital in helping students kick off their careers.
Toys take a trip from Saw Mill Road to Fort Myers, Fla.
The North Bellmore School District has long partnered with the Tunnel to Towers Foundation to collect toys for natural disaster relief. This year, Saw Mill Road Elementary School's SADD Club ran the drive, and representatives from the charity came to meet with students, and collect the toys to be driven to southwest Florida.
Understanding HIV’s impact on LGBTQ community
December is HIV/AIDS Awareness Month, and Pride For Youth, a local organization that is affiliated with the Long Island Crisis Center in Bellmore, is doing what it can to educate people in vulnerable communities about the disease.
Taking to the sky, Mepham High graduate completes first solo flight
Alessandro Barsallo has been flying on planes for as long as he can remember.