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The Bellmore-Merrick Central High School District is among 18 educational entities nationwide under investigation by the U.S. Department of Education’s Office for Civil Rights following complaints alleging violations of Title IX, federal officials announced this week.
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By Hernesto Galdamez
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1/15/26
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When Anne Johnson welcomes a puppy into her Bellmore home, she realizes its stay will not be a long one.
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By Hernesto Galdamez
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1/9/26
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The Meadowbrook Alternative Program found a special group of therapeutic partners with wagging tails and tiny paws for an experimental, one-time relaxation event.
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By Joseph D'Alessandro
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1/9/26
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For longtime Bellmore resident Linda Huncharosf, quilting is much more than just a hobby — it’s a way to bring purpose, love and a little magic into the lives of children who might not otherwise receive a meaningful holiday gift.
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By Hernesto Galdamez
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1/9/26
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New York state’s minimum wage increased on Jan. 1, marking the third straight year of increases. In New York City, Westchester and Long Island, the wage increased to $17 per hour, and in the rest of the state to $16 per hour.
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By Jordan Vallone
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1/9/26
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The U.S. House of Representatives has passed the Whole Milk for Healthy Kids Act of 2025, restoring whole and 2 percent milk to school cafeterias for the first time since 2012 and marking a major shift in federal school nutrition policy.
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By Melissa Berman
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1/9/26
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Two prominent alumni returned to John F. Kennedy High School to share career advice, personal reflections and lessons learned on their paths to success during the school’s annual Alumni Day.
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By Hernesto Galdamez
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1/2/26
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Roughly 200 members of the Merrick Jewish Centre community gathered Dec. 17 for a Festival of Light celebration organized by the MJC Men’s Club and Hebrew School, coming together for an evening of Hanukkah observance, reflection and communal connection.
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By Hernesto Galdamez
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1/2/26
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Talia Robles of North Bellmore is now a regional wrestling champion. After years of wrestling in Mepham High School, the athlete claimed the Allegheny Mountain Collegiate Conference title as a member of Elmira College’s women’s wrestling team.
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By Joseph D'Alessandro
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1/2/26
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Just ahead of the upcoming legislative session, State Sens. Steve Rhoads, Patricia Canzoneri-Fitzpatrick, Anthony Palumbo, Jack Martins, Mario Mattera, Dean Murray and Alexis Weik hosted a roundtable discussion focused on addressing New York’s growing cost-of-living crisis.
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By Jordan Vallone
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1/2/26
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