Thursday, October 1, 2026
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For veterans throughout Bellmore and Merrick, Memorial Day is an important opportunity to pay respects to their friends, colleagues and predecessors who died in service of the United States.
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By Joseph D'Alessandro
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5/22/26
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The Grand Avenue Science Research Program wrapped up another competition season by hosting its annual science fair May 7, giving students an opportunity to present original research projects to the …
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By Hernesto Galdamez
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5/22/26
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Residents across the Bellmore-Merrick school districts approved budgets for the 2026-27 school year during the May 19 Board of Education elections, while incumbents in Bellmore and North Bellmore won re-election in uncontested races.
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By Hernesto Galdamez
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5/19/26
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The Long Island Railroad strike entered its third day Monday, bringing the first full weekday shutdown of service and forcing Bellmore and Merrick commuters to improvise travel plans into New York City as negotiations continued without resolution.
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Brian Kacharaba & Hernesto Galdamez
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5/16/26
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A strike by five Long Island Rail Road unions shut down service early Saturday morning after negotiations failed to produce a contract agreement before the deadline, disrupting travel for hundreds of thousands of daily commuters.
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By Brian Kacharaba
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5/16/26
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While many college students struggle to balance academics and extracurricular activities, Merrick native Danny Goodman has found a way to successfully manage life as both a collegiate baseball player and an award-winning artist.
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By Hernesto Galdamez
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5/15/26
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As the school budget and Board of Education elections quickly approach, here’s what the community needs to know on May 19.
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By Joseph D'Alessandro
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5/15/26
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With less than a week remaining before a potential Long Island Rail Road strike set for midnight Saturday, negotiations between the Metropolitan Transportation Authority and a coalition of rail unions remain ongoing, with both sides offering sharply different assessments of progress.
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By Brian Kacharaba
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5/15/26
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School spirit is alive and well at Newbridge Road Elementary School, where a group of sixth graders is helping lead the charge through the school’s Spirit Club.
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By Hernesto Galdamez
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5/15/26
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Carmela Giovanna Tomaino Lage, a longtime Merrick resident known for her deep community involvement, advocacy for children with disabilities and devotion to family, died May 4, 2026. She was 91.
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By Hernesto Galdamez
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5/15/26
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