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North Bellmore firefighters visited Dinkelmeyer Elementary School as part of Fire Prevention Month, teaching students essential fire safety skills through a hands-on smokehouse simulation and interactive demonstrations with firefighters and their equipment.
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By Brian Kacharaba
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10/17/25
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Sanford H. Calhoun High School Principal Nicole Hollings made a brief Oct. 10 court appearance in her DWI case that produced no new developments aside from an order of protection, with the next hearing set for Nov. 12.
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By Brian Kacharaba
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10/17/25
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The Bellmore Fire Department is urging residents to prepare for a powerful Oct. 12 nor’easter expected to bring heavy rain, 60 mph winds, and coastal flooding to the South Shore of Long Island.
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By Brian Kacharaba
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10/11/25
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Bellmore’s Woroniecki family is turning their daughter Lizzie’s rare Aicardi-Goutières Syndrome diagnosis into hope for others through Laps with Lizzie, an Oct. 25 fundraising walk on the Long Beach Boardwalk supporting research and early detection efforts at the Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia.
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By Isabella Plante
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10/10/25
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Thousands are expected to unite at Jones Beach State Park on Oct. 19 for the 32nd annual Making Strides Against Breast Cancer Walk, as the American Cancer Society marks the 40th year of Breast Cancer Awareness Month by raising millions for research, advocacy, and support for survivors and families nationwide.
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By Charles Shaw
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10/10/25
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The North Bellmore Public Library hosted its annual Halloween costume shop on Oct. 3 and 4, giving families an affordable, eco-friendly way to celebrate the holiday by exchanging gently used costumes and promoting community sustainability.
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By Brian Kacharaba
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10/10/25
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The Bellmore-Merrick Central High School District’s annual Unity Summit on Sept. 26 brought together student-athletes and coaches from across Nassau County to promote sportsmanship, resilience and character, featuring motivational talks from professional athletes and leaders on the importance of integrity and unity in competition.
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By Brian Kacharaba
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10/10/25
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Four Bellmore-Merrick education leaders — Marie Testa, Janet Goller, Nina Lanci, and Dr. Nancy Kaplan — were honored by State Sen. Steve Rhoads at the third annual Women of Distinction ceremony on Sept. 18 for their outstanding leadership, decades of service, and lasting impact on local schools and communities.
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By Brian Kacharaba and Jordan Vallone
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10/10/25
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Joseph Gallart continues honoring his late daughter’s memory through Desirae’s Darlings, a nonprofit toy drive that has grown into a community-wide effort delivering thousands of gifts each holiday season to ensure no child goes without.
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By Joseph D'Alessandro and Jordan Vallone
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10/3/25
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North Bellmore centenarian and World War II veteran Ray Bernardo celebrated his 100th birthday surrounded by loved ones, reflecting on a life defined by resilience, family, community, and a guiding belief in living with love in his heart.
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By Brian Kacharaba
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10/3/25
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