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LIRR trains will be replaced by buses between Babylon and Rockville Centre on Feb. 29 and March 1.

Due to construction and signal work, Long Island Rail Road trains will be replaced by buses between Babylon and Rockville Centre this weekend, according to MTA officials. more

2/27/20

Shanequa Levin, 40, of Huntington Station, is the founder of Women’s Diversity Network, a group that advocates for the racial and cultural integration of systems.

Long Islanders advocate for racial justice

As a stay-at-home mother in 2006, Shanequa Levin, of Huntington Station, was feeling stir-crazy. She had two children — ages 4 and 8 at the time — and had just moved to the town in … more

By Briana Bonfiglio | 2/27/20

Mepham High School teacher and Bellmore resident Josephine Parlagreco was recognized by the Chamber of Commerce of the Bellmores as the 2020 recipient of the Zagarino Outstanding Community Member of the Year Award.

Mepham High School's Josephine Parlagreco honored by Bellmore chamber

It wasn’t surprising to hear that Josephine Parlagreco, of Bellmore, was spending her winter break in Europe. She is a chemistry teacher at Mepham High School, the adviser of the school’s … more

By Alyssa Seidman | 2/27/20

A journey into Bellmore’s past at the library

Cracked, sepia-toned photos, banged-up, rusty crowns, century-old handmade dresses. These are just a few of the many items stored in the Bellmore Memorial Library. The treasure trove of historical … more

By Andrew Garcia | 2/27/20

Jeff Cohen, 58, of Wantagh, left, and Leonard Aberman, 54, of Bellmore, started their podcast in December 2017.

Podcasters aim for bleachers

Every week, Jeff Cohen, 58, of Wantagh, and Leonard Aberman, 54, of Bellmore, flip on their microphones to record their podcast “Baseball and BBQ.” Cohen opens his decade-old laptop and … more

By J.D. Freda | 2/27/20

The Merrick School District announced a partnership with South Oaks Hospital, part of the Northwell Health network, to provide additional mental health services to elementary schoolers.

Merrick School District unveils partnership with South Oaks

At the Merrick School District’s Board of Education meeting on Feb. 11, district officials announced a partnership with South Oaks Hospital, a member of the Northwell Health system, to provide … more

By Andrew Garcia | 2/27/20

Charlie Goldberg, 16, of South Merrick, manages SMCCA’s social media.

Meet SMCCA’s social media manager

Social media has grown exponentially in the last decade. With many people on social networking sites nearly every second of the day, businesses and organizations have used this resource to promote … more

By Rocco Law | 2/27/20

Sacred Heart Academy’s 70th Anniversary celebration will continue with its Annual Dinner Dance on March 20.

Sacred Heart Academy to honor women at Annual Dinner Dance

Sacred Heart Academy’s 70th Anniversary celebration will continue with its Annual Dinner Dance honoring three alumnae who serve as models by taking the lead in their respective professions and … more

2/27/20

Detectives escorted John Gerges, center, of Merrick, from the detention facility at Nassau County Police Headquarters Monday morning. Gerges was arrested for allegedly strangling his wife, Marvat Gerges, to death in their home at 14 Lindgren St.

Police: Man arrested for allegedly strangling his wife to death in their Merrick home

Nassau County homicide detectives arrested John Gerges, of Merrick, in connection with the death of his wife, Marvat Gerges, who was found dead in their home at 14 Lindgren St. Saturday … more

By Alyssa Seidman | 2/24/20

Christa Farmer, a Hofstra University professor, discussed the science behind climate change on Long Island.

GOSR, Hofstra offer coastal sustainability seminars

Hofstra University and the Governor’s Office of Storm Recovery are partnering to provide environmental education to Long Island communities through a certification program. more

By Briana Bonfiglio | 2/20/20

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