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Roughly 150 student musicians from the East Meadow School District took part in the inaugural Performance Readiness Workshop, hosted by the Nassau Music Education Association Feb. 5-7.

Despite shutdowns, artists are still creating

While the coronavirus pandemic closed curtains on Broadway, unplugged massive music venues and forced smaller ones to close for good, actors, musicians and other performers didn’t stop creating … more

By Kate Nalepinski and Brian Stieglitz | 2/26/21

Ryan Carroll opened the Bellmore location of Carroll’s Kitchen in December. “It’s a monster of a kitchen,” he said. “It’s exactly what we needed.”

Carroll’s Kitchen in Bellmore prepared to feed thousands — again

The year is shaping up to be a busy one for Carroll’s Kitchen, a nonprofit that opened in Bellmore late last year to help feed those in need. A number of events are scheduled for the coming … more

By Andrew Garcia | 2/25/21

Interim Director Jessica Tymecki spoke with the Herald about pandemic-related changes at the North Bellmore Public Library.

North Bellmore Public Library receives $14k grant from Town of Hempstead

Earlier this month, alongside local library directors, Hempstead Town Supervisor Donald Clavin announced the approval of more than $340,000 in grants to support several public libraries within the … more

By Alyssa Seidman | 2/19/21

Merrick Library Director Dan Chuzmir said he was grateful to receive a $20,000 grant from the Town of Hempstead, which was made possible by funding through the federal CARES Act.

Merrick Library receives $20k grant from Town of Hempstead

Earlier this month, alongside local library directors, Hempstead Town Supervisor Donald Clavin announced the approval of more than $340,000 in grants to support several public libraries within the … more

By Alyssa Seidman | 2/18/21

Jared Zirilli, left, previously starred in Broadway’s “Summer: The Donna Summer Musical” at the Lunt-Fontanne Theatre in New York City. Today, he is working as an acting coach after pandemic-related theatre closures forced the industry into the wings.

For local Broadway actor, the show must go on

North Bellmore resident Jared Zirilli said he believes the pandemic may be the hardest time of a theatre actor’s life. After the lights went out on Broadway last March to curb the spread of … more

By Kate Nalepinski | 2/16/21

John Amaruso, owner of Bourbon & Brews, in Merrick, has seen a “big reduction” in outdoor dining at his establishment since the state’s 10 p.m. curfew was imposed on bars and restaurants.

Bellmore-Merrick restaurants remain in flux as pandemic drags on

As New York City’s restaurant owners prepare to reopen for indoor dining this week, Long Island’s restaurateurs are still fighting to stay afloat under Covid-related restrictions that … more

By Alyssa Seidman | 2/9/21

Past participant George trekked toward the finish line during elitefeats’ First of Fall K5 on Sept. 27.

Looking for love? Get ready to run!

Runners looking for love this Valentine’s Day may want to consider signing up for the Stoplight Party 5K and 10K races at Eisenhower Park on Saturday, Feb. 20, to find a potential partner. The … more

By Kate Nalepinski | 2/9/21

Cornerstone Behavioral Services, based in Wantagh, works one on one with individuals with special needs.

Cornerstone Behavior offers new ways of learning

While in-person learning has resumed for many children and teens in New York state, some special-needs students continue to feel the residual effects of Covid-19 in an academic setting. more

By Kate Nalepinski | 2/9/21

John F. Kennedy High School’s cheerleading team practiced its routines after high-risk sports were given the OK to play statewide.

Winter sports kick off locally in Bellmore-Merrick

Last week marked the start of a vastly different winter sports season for the athletes of the Bellmore-Merrick Central High School District. Tryouts for basketball, wrestling, kickline and … more

By Andrew Garcia | 2/9/21

John F. Kennedy High School students used the field for the pre-season conditioning program.

High-risk sports set to begin in Bellmore-Merrick

Tryouts for basketball, wrestling, kickline and cheerleading were to begin in the Bellmore-Merrick Central High School District on Wednesday, after a two-day snow delay following the … more

By Andrew Garcia | 2/2/21