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Harper, Hannah, Siena, and Sam, all 10, had a fun time taking part in a Scrabble Tournament last month, thanks to the Merrick Kiwanis Club.

Students form words and friendships at Scrabble tourney

Young students got to put their board game playing skills to the test last month, at a Scrabble tournament held at the Merrick Library. more

By Jordan Vallone | 6/6/24

As the summer kicks off in just a few weeks, there’s plenty for Bellmore and Merrick residents to look forward to at local libraries.

Lots ahead at Belmore-Merrick libraries to kick off the summer

The libraries of Bellmore and Merrick have many exciting events to look forward to this summer. more

By Jack Schwed | 6/6/24

At the Spring Fest at the Samanea Mall, families came out to enjoy warm weather and plenty of attractions. Diana Meyer of Yummy Tummy4Life served Melissa Groneveldt and Catherine O’Keefe, both of Westbury, some locally made treats.

Getting back into fair season at Samanea Mall

Warm weather and blue skies means its time for Long Islanders to get back outside. The perfect place for many to do that was the Samanea Mall last month, at their Spring Fest. more

By Jordan Vallone | 6/6/24

Kennedy celebrated its first-ever Long Island softball title after topping West Islip, 10-1, in Friday's Class AA championship game.

Kennedy defeats West Islip for L.I. crown

On the way to helping lead Kennedy softball’s program to its first-ever Nassau County championship, senior pitcher Lia Fong allowed a total of 10 runs in six playoff games. So when she … more

By Tony Bellissimo | 5/31/24

Freshman Ryan Yormack batted .456 this spring and helped the Cougars set a program single-season mark with 20 wins.

Kennedy posts record 20 victories

A conference championship. A school- record 20 victories. A berth into the Nassau County Class AA championship game. A New York State Scholar Athlete Team Award. more

By Marc Berman | 5/31/24

Rabbi David Harris, former chief of the American Jewish Committee, spoke to attendees at event commemorating Yom Ha’atzmaut on May 14 at the Merrick Jewish Centre. Harris’ visit was made possible by the Rabbi Charles and Betty Klein Legacy Fund.

Guest speaker Rabbi David Harris speaks on the State of Israel

The Jewish community of Merrick and Bellmore celebrated the 76th Yom Ha’atzmaut, the anniversary of Israel’s founding, at the Merrick Jewish Center on May 14. more

By Joseph D'Alessandro | 5/31/24

Park Avenue Elementary School’s garden has flourished since its establishment in 2011. A $1,000 grant from the Bellmore Lions Club will allow the North Bellmore School District to expand educational opportunities in the outdoor space. Above, students make a seed starter kit in the garden.

Enriching the lives of students with Park Avenue school garden

For over a decade, a garden at Park Avenue Elementary School, in the North Bellmore School District, has flourished, providing rich learning opportunities for many classes of students more

By Jordan Vallone | 5/31/24

During Fleet Week in Eisenhower Park, Nassau County residents got to meet military personnel. A U.S. Marine, left, greets a young boy outside of a helicopter during the May 25 event.

Nassau County communities meet military personnel at Fleet Week

There was no better weekend for Nassau County to celebrate Fleet Week 2024 than Memorial Day weekend. more

By Jordan Vallone | 5/31/24

PFY will host its annual pride gala on June 6, dubbed ‘Power of Pride: Raising LGBTQ+ Voices to Benefit PFY.’ This year’s event aims to focus on prejudice facing the LGBTQ+ community, by honoring Long Island’s trailblazers who fight adversity on many fronts.

PFY’s gala to recognize LGTBQ+ trailblazers on Long Island

PFY, the organization formerly known as Pride For Youth, is set to host its annual Pride Gala on June 6. more

By Jordan Vallone | 5/31/24

First graders used the space for a Fundations lesson, in which they practiced writing sight words on their white boards.

Dinkelmeyer School adds new outdoor learning structure

Students at John G. Dinkelmeyer Elementary School in North Bellmore came back to a new outdoor learning structure after spring break. more

By Melissa Berman | 5/31/24

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