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Nassau County Executive Bruce Blakeman and Nassau County Legislature presiding officer Howard Kopel, said they were compelling Hofstra University president Susan Poser to appear before the legislature next week. But a court has since delayed any such appearance until at least February, after the school successfully petitioned the same court that ruled against the county in its negotiations with the Las Vegas Sands to redevelop the Nassau Coliseum last year.
Poser says she won’t visit county legislature Monday in casino probe
Nassau County Executive Bruce Blakeman ordered Hofstra University president Susan Poser to appear in front of the county legislature next week. But it seems Blakeman and others will have to wait until at least February. more
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Nassau County Executive Bruce Blakeman and Nassau County Legislature presiding officer Howard Kopel, say they are compelling Hofstra University president Susan Poser to appear before the legislature next week. Blakeman accuses Poser of colluding with a Sands competitor in an effort to thwart casino plans in Uniondale — something both Poser and Hard Rock International deny.
Blakeman subpoenas Hofstra prez over casino claim
The battle between Nassau County and Hofstra University appears to be heating up beyond the legal action between the two. County Executive Bruce Blakeman says he has subpoenaed Hofstra president Susan Poser, accusing her of colluding with a competing casino organization in an effort to derail plans by Las Vegas Sands to redevelop the Nassau Coliseum. more
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Christopher LaMagna, an ultramarathon runner, completed his third 130-mile trek from Montauk to Manhattan on Jan. 6. His run raises money for the Long Island Crisis Center in Bellmore.
Runner completes 130 mile run for L.I.’s crisis center
Ultramarathoner Christopher LaMagna once again took a journey, by foot, that many wouldn’t dare try. He ran from Montauk to Manhattan — a nearly 130-mile trek— to raise money for the Long Island Crisis Center, which is based in Bellmore. more
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Author Rory Kaplan
Rory Kaplan of Bellmore pens powerful memoir about life after trauma
Growing up is challenging, and individual circumstances may make it easier — or much harder. For 68-year-old Rory Kaplan, the latter rang true. more
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Dylan Stone, a seventh grade coder at Grand Avenue, working on his task.
Bellmore-Merrick middle schools compete in annual hackathon
Teams from Merrick Avenue and Grand Avenue middle schools in the Bellmore-Merrick Central High School District faced off in a inter-district Hackathon last month. more
Nature runs wild at the park, and on top of the summit, there’s a large pond with dozens of types of birds.
Taking a wintertime stroll at the Town of Hempstead's Norman J. Levy Park & Preserve
Town of Hempstead residents will tell you that there’s no place like the Norman J. Levy Park and Preserve. more
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The Norman J. Levy Park and Preserve is the epitome of a nature preserve. Maintained by the Town of Hempstead, the once-landfill turned park is open year round to residents of the town and beyond.
Taking a wintertime stroll at Levy Park
Town of Hempstead residents will tell you that there’s no place like the Norman J. Levy Park and Preserve. more
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Dave Denenberg and Bellmore-Merrick Central District Alternative Program Director Eric Arlin, both far right, at the food drive drop-off.
Merrick Kiwanis donates food to community cupboard
The Merrick Kiwanis Club teamed up with the Bellmore-Merrick Central High School District for its annual food and toy drive.  more
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Olivia Silver, left, with AnnMarie DiFrancesca of Mount Sinai South Nassau, and Jessica LaSalle. Silver and LaSalle, both John F. Kennedy High School students, orchestrated a gift donation for teenagers in the hospital during the holidays.
John F. Kennedy High School students think of teens in need
Hundreds of toy drives occur every holiday season, collecting dozens of donations. Communities like to give back to those in need — whether it be through organizations like Toys for Tots, or to school drives that donate toys to children in hospitals. more
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Throughout January, Bellmore and Merrick Libraries have a slew of activities planned to kick off the New Year.
New Year brings new events to Bellmore-Merrick libraries
The four libraries of Bellmore and Merrick have many fun and interactive events lined up for January, ranging from concerts to cooking classes. more
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