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All-American Gymnastics and Totnastics Too in Bellmore enjoyed a “fantastic” opening week, co-owner Ori Wilner said.

Athletic fields, moderate-risk sports facilities reopen in Bellmore-Merrick

Athletes of all ages are now taking advantage of open playing fields and some indoor sports facilities. During the first day of Express Lacrosse’s youth training clinic at Cedar Creek Park … more

By Tony Bellissimo | 7/15/20

Bellmore-Merrick Central High School District officials are considering three possible learning scenarios for the 2020-21 school year: in-person classes, online classes or a blend of the two.

Bellmore-Merrick CHSD officials plan reopening

For any school district, planning to reopen amid the coronavirus pandemic is no simple task. Besides following safety guidelines, teachers may have to continue adapting to still-unfamiliar remote … more

By Andrew Garcia | 7/15/20

Mikaela Coni was recently appointed as the new assistant superintendent for business in the Bellmore-Merrick Central High School District.

New assistant superintendent for business appointed in Bellmore-Merrick CHSD

The Bellmore-Merrick Central High School District recently appointed Mikaela Coni as its new assistant superintendent for business following the retirement of former assistant superintendent Kate … more

7/13/20

Student Benji Loeb wrote an essay detailing his experiences during the Covid-19 pandemic to include in the time capsule.

Reinhard students record the pandemic one artifact at a time

While most adults would like to forget that the Covid-19 pandemic ever happened, students at the Charles A. Reinhard Early Childhood Center in Bellmore are making sure their education and experiences … more

7/9/20

Dr. Talonda Thomas, a business owner in Bellmore, faced some hurdles as she tried to reopen the New York Musician’s Center, where she is the director of education and CEO.

A black-owned business in Bellmore faces Covid-19 reopening hurdles

When Long Island entered the second phase of reopening its economy June 10, Dr. Talonda Thomas, director of education and CEO of the New York Musician’s Center in Bellmore, readied for a return … more

By Alyssa Seidman | 7/8/20

Although elementary school campuses have been silent since mid-March, teachers and students were hard at work adjusting to remote learning strategies amid the coronavirus pandemic.

Bellmore-Merrick elementary educators offer a retrospect on remote learning

After schools across the nation shifted their lesson plans online amid the coronavirus pandemic, students, teachers and parents were forced to adapt to the new normal, too. Although much attention … more

By Justin Dynia | 7/8/20

Micah Bristol lined up for his June 27 graduation ceremony at Calhoun High School.

Calhoun High School graduates the class of 2020

The graduating class of 2020 was celebrated at 18 ceremonies on the Wellington C. Mepham, Sanford H. Calhoun and John F. Kennedy High School football fields, spread out across three days in order to … more

7/1/20

Kennedy senior Hu Cheung strolled along Cougar Walk during one of the school’s graduation ceremonies on June 27.

Kennedy High School graduates the class of 2020

The graduating class of 2020 was celebrated at 18 ceremonies on the Wellington C. Mepham, Sanford H. Calhoun and John F. Kennedy High School football fields, spread out across three days in order to … more

7/1/20

Graduates stood on the Mepham field as administrators called their names during diploma distribution.

Mepham High School graduates the class of 2020

The graduating class of 2020 was celebrated at 18 ceremonies on the Wellington C. Mepham, Sanford H. Calhoun and John F. Kennedy High School football fields, spread out across three days in order to … more

7/1/20

Congregation Beth Ohr, in Bellmore, has launched a voucher program to help feed local families amid the pandemic.

School districts, synagogues partner with eateries to feed families

Community organizations have stepped up in recent weeks to support residents hard hit by the coronavirus pandemic. People dependent on meal assistance programs, such as school lunches, have … more

By Justin Dynia | 6/29/20