Friday, November 7, 2025
A 14-year-old boy riding an e-bike was struck and killed by an SUV Thursday morning at the intersection of Alice Avenue and Bellmore Avenue in North Bellmore, police said, adding that the driver remained at the scene and the investigation is ongoing.
Republicans maintained control in Nassau County on Election Night, with County Executive Bruce Blakeman, Town of Hempstead Supervisor John Ferretti, District Attorney Anne Donnelly, Comptroller Elaine Phillips, Clerk Maureen O’Connell, and Legislator Michael Giangregorio all winning re-election on platforms emphasizing public safety, fiscal discipline and suburban quality of life.
Downtown Bellmore came alive with costumes, candy, and community spirit on Oct. 25 as The Chamber of Commerce of the Bellmores hosted its annual Halloween parade, trunk-or-treat, and carnival celebrating families and local businesses.
Temple Beth Am — founded in 1950 and now marking its 75th anniversary — continues to thrive as a Reform Jewish congregation in Merrick and Bellmore by fostering enduring leadership, community unity, and a welcoming spirit that bridges tradition with modern Jewish life.
A turf field at Seamans Neck Park in Seaford was recently named in honor of the late Town of Hempstead Councilman Chris Carini, who dedicated his time in office to championing park and infrastructure improvements for the town’s residents.
Bellmore-Merrick residents safely disposed of more than 400 pounds of unused and expired medications during the annual “Shed the Meds” collection event at Brookside School on Oct. 25, part of a decade-long community effort to prevent drug misuse and protect the environment.
Calhoun High School’s On Tour Company opened its 2025-26 season with a modern take on Shakespeare’s “As You Like It,” reimagining the classic comedy in early 20th-century New England through an intimate, student-driven production.
A North Bellmore man, 63-year-old Daniel Bliss, was killed in a hit-and-run crash on North Jerusalem Road late Sunday night, and Levittown resident Patrick Thompson, 59, has been charged with vehicular manslaughter and driving while intoxicated, police said.
Bellmore residents showcased their Halloween spirit this year with imaginative, brightly lit home displays ranging from spooky inflatables and haunted carnivals to movie-themed scenes that transformed neighborhoods into festive showcases of creativity.
A sold-out comedy fundraiser at the Bellmore Movies and Showplace on Oct. 16 brought laughter and generosity together as Joe Gallart’s charity, Desirae’s Darlings, raised more than $20,000 in memory of his late daughter to ensure children in need receive toys for the holidays.
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July Fourth is a holiday that truly deserves to be celebrated by all Americans. The bottom line is that July 4, 1776 began the daring experiment that led to the formation of the greatest nation in the history of the world, which has produced more opportunity and more freedoms for more types of people than ever thought imaginable.
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Today’s isolationists have no sense of history, and naively claim that “nation building” must be disregarded. Trump must stand firm behind his Gaza agreement and solidify his position in history as a true peacemaker.
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Santos was a big disappointment, and all of Long Island regrets the leniency he was given that he didn’t deserve.
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The health of our democracy doesn’t depend on who holds office next year; it depends on whether we still believe, collectively, that truth and decency are worth defending.
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For many Americans, Washington hasn’t just shut down this month — it’s felt closed for far too long. We need to reopen it in every sense: by rebuilding trust, negotiating honestly, and committing to working together to find solutions for the people we represent.