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Helping students with special needs earns Grace Pantelis a Gold Award

Grace Pantelis, a recent graduate of Wellington C. Mepham High School in the Bellmore-Merrick Central High School District, is not just your typical teenage girl — she wants to change the world. more

By Mara Bollettieri | 7/26/24

Dozens of police officers paid their respects to Hempstead Town Councilman Chris Carini at a Mass on Monday. The 49-year-old retired Port Authority police officer died unexpectedly on July 14, while visiting family in Florida.

Community bids farewell to Chris Carini, a devoted public servant and family man

The Town of Hempstead, and the communities that Councilman Chris Carini served, remembered his life and legacy at his funeral mass on July 22. more

By Jordan Vallone & Charles Shaw | 7/26/24

Students participated in a cooking class as part of the Bellmore-Merrick Central High School District’s creative arts camp.

Summer learning in Bellmore-Merrick’s schools

Bellmore-Merrick Central High School District is offering students a variety of classes designed to entertain, educate and introduce them to new experiences this summer. more

By Jordan Vallone | 7/26/24

Peter Bloch recently earned the chance to compete at the World Series of Poker in Las Vegas. He finished 119th out of over 10,000 participants.

A journey from the classroom to the poker table

Retirement is a time for people to celebrate and chase lifelong dreams, and Merrick resident Peter Bloch is doing just that. He recently completed his third performance at the World Series of Poker in Las Vegas. more

By Brian Norman | 7/26/24

A Merrick Avenue fence line was defaced in April with antisemitic phrases, including ‘Zionism is Nazism.” A suspect, Sebastian Patino Caceres of East Meadow, was arrested shortly after and charged with spray-painting the graffiti. Last week, the charges were upgraded to hate crimes.

Antisemitic graffiti leads to hate crime charges

Months after antisemitic graffiti was discovered on fences along Merrick Avenue, an East Meadow man is now being charged with multiple hate crimes, authorities said. more

By Jordan Vallone | 7/26/24

These Olympics, let’s remember to champion all athletes

But for me, the epitome of athleticism didn’t come in the form of an epic home run or, in Brady’s case, so many game-winning touchdowns. For me it was the whoosh of a soccer ball hitting the net at the back of the goal. more

By Jordan Vallone | 7/26/24

Congestion pricing may be paused, but the fight continues

There is no doubt that the MTA is a vital resource for New Yorkers, but the dereliction of duty by the agency’s leadership has led to staggering budget deficits and wasteful spending, to the point where it now costs the MTA roughly $3 billion a year just to service its enormous debt. more

By Anthony D'Esposito | 7/26/24

We are not a nation of one religion

While I don’t go to church too often anymore, I still have a special place in my heart for the magic, the importance and the splendor of religion, especially Christianity. The history of religion is one of the highest of highs and the lowest of lows, and led to some of the most phenomenal art, literature and philosophy that humanity has ever produced. more

By Will Sheeline | 7/26/24

Face mask bill must strike a delicate balance

Amid ongoing debates about public safety and individual rights, the Nassau County Legislature is poised to make a significant decision that could have an impact on both. more

7/26/24

Should we be forgiving student loan debt?

When I hear talk of student loan forgiveness, I immediately think of the wise advice that if it sounds too good to be true, it probably is. Why should the government forgive college loans? Loan forgiveness is only a temporary solution to the costs of higher education. If loans are funded by the government, they are not forgiven, they don’t go away — taxpayers assume the debt. more

By Ed Fare | 7/26/24

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