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Former U.S. Sen. Alfonse D’Amato checked into the hospital Friday after feeling ill last week.

Former Sen. D’Amato said to be recovering from Covid at St. Francis Hospital

Former U.S. Senator Alfonse D’Amato, who rose from the Hempstead town council to become a U.S. senator from New York and one of the most powerful political figures in the country, has been … more

By James Bernstein | 11/23/20

Jason Newman, of East Meadow, far left, Richard Tepper, of Wantagh, Rona Kauffman, of East Meadow, and Anony Baroukh, of East Meadow, volunteered at Temple B’nai Torah’s Thanksgiving Turkey Drive last Sunday.

Temple B'nai Torah stays socially active through the pandemic

Temple B’nai Torah, in Wantagh, has been busy throughout the coronavirus pandemic, despite remaining closed to in-person services and staying open only for limited use. Last Sunday, … more

By Brian Stieglitz | 11/19/20

Restaurants, gyms hit with new curfew

As Covid-19 rates tick upward in New York and across the country, Long Island’s restaurants and gyms are bearing the brunt of a new restriction by Gov. Andrew Cuomo. more

By Andrew Garcia | 11/18/20

Bourbon & Brews owner John Amaruso is preparing his Merrick-based gastropub for the colder months.

Bellmore-Merrick restaurants prepare for indoor dining

With restaurants at limited capacity for indoor dining due to the coronavirus pandemic, many have added outdoor seating to make up for the loss of customers — and revenue. But with colder … more

By Alyssa Seidman | 11/12/20

A positive case of the coronavirus has been reported by a John F. Kennedy High School students, but the building will remain open.

Positive case reported by Bellmore-JFK student, but school will remain open

A John F. Kennedy High School student has reportedly tested positive for Covid-19, but due to the nature of the case, the Nassau County Department of Health has determined that the school can remain … more

By Andrew Garcia | 10/27/20

Last year, moviegoers crowded Bellmore Movies for screenings during the annual Long Island International Film Expo. They will be able to return to the theater starting Friday, after a months-long shutdown.

Local theaters set to reopen on Friday

After months of being closed because of the coronavirus pandemic, Long Island movie theaters will be allowed to reopen on Friday. more

By Andrew Garcia and Nakeem Grant | 10/22/20

JFK Drama Club officers Daniel Delgado, left, Faith Poveromo and Dylan Krapf socially distanced on stage during a dress rehearsal of “Shakespeare Revued,” the club’s first live performance in months.

Bellmore-JFK Drama performs Shakespeare at a social distance

Students in John F. Kennedy High School’s drama club are using William Shakespeare’s famous phrase — “All the world’s a stage” — to their advantage. When the … more

By Alyssa Seidman | 10/22/20

By the end of October, the Hometown Heroes board in the Bellmore Memorial Library will be filled with stories of individuals who serve the community. Librarians Pam Pagones, near right, and Martha DiVittorio helped organize the initiative as part of the Great Give Back.

Bellmore Library kicks-off The Great Give Back

The Bellmore Memorial Library will be honoring individuals and giving back to the community as part of The Great Give Back, a day of service celebrated by libraries across the state. more

By Andrew Garcia | 10/1/20

Last month, parents and athletes held a rally in front of the Nassau BOCES Administrative Center in Garden City, the headquarters for Section VIII sports. “For us seniors, this is our last ride,” said Briana Sayoc, a soccer player at Wellington C. Mepham High School.

After school sports practice, drills set to return

After school sports drills are returning to the Bellmore-Merrick Central High School District, but in a limited, socially distant fashion. more

By Andrew Garcia | 9/29/20

Last year’s expo saw dozens of filmmakers and attendees streaming into Bellmore Movies on Pettit Avenue.

L.I. Film Fest lives on, but not at Bellmore Movies

The Long Island International Film Expo will go on this year despite the Covid-19 pandemic. It will not, however, be hosted at the Bellmore Movies, where it has lived since 2006. Dozens of … more

By Andrew Garcia | 9/24/20

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