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Wendy Tepfer, at lectern, director of the Bellmore-Merrick Community Parent Center, spoke to students at Holy Trinity High School in Hicksville last Wednesday on the dangers of driving while distracted.

County joins U.N.’s campaign for road safety

Two Nassau County Police officers revved up the motor on a device not much larger than a lawnmower engine. As the machine roared last Wednesday afternoon, the officers used its cutters to slowly peel off the driver’s side door of a badly damaged minivan. No one was inside the van, but students at Holy Trinity High School in Hicksville watched quietly and anxiously as the “Jaws of Life” crushed the car’s metal. more

By Deirdre Krasula | 5/17/11

Merrick Jewish Centre to host suicide-prevention workshop

We’ll return to the mini-series about the ups and downs of the teacher job market next week. But first, a preview of an upcoming program that is of interest to all this week: “Suicide is preventable.” Suicide is the leading cause of death among young people.Therefore, the leading cause of death among children and teens is preventable. That’s a fact—and yet we’re losing an increasing number of young people. more

By Steve Kussin | 5/12/11

Events on Long Island

Exhibits and more... Donald BaechlerThis large-scale installation by artist Donald Baechler is accompanied by several of his collaged paintings. Through May 8. Nassau County Museum of Art, … more

5/4/11

Events on Long Island

Exhibits and more... Donald BaechlerThis large-scale installation by artist Donald Baechler is accompanied by several of his collaged paintings. Through May 8. Nassau County Museum of Art, … more

4/28/11

The value of community journalism

Every January, staff members at the Herald Community Newspapers pore over their work from the past year, deciding which entries to submit to the New York Press Association’s annual Better Newspaper Contest. more

4/21/11

Events on Long Island

Exhibits and more... Donald BaechlerThis large-scale installation by artist Donald Baechler is accompanied by several of his collaged paintings. Through May 8. Nassau County Museum of Art, … more

4/20/11

Herald staffers at the awards dinner in Saratoga Springs. Standing from left were Long Beach editor Tony Rifilato; photo editor Christina Daly; Valley Stream editor Andrew Hackmack, and executive editor John O'Connell. Seated from left were Franklin Square/Elmont editor Jackie Nash; Malverne/West Hempstead editor Lee Landor, and East Meadow editor Mike Caputo.

A banner year for Herald newspapers

Herald Community Newspapers took home 23 awards from the New York Press Association’s Better Newspaper Contest at NYPA’s annual spring convention. A dozen Herald staff members attended the conference April 8 and 9 at the Gideon Putnam Resort in Saratoga Springs. more

By Andrew Hackmack | 4/13/11

Events on Long Island

Exhibits and more... African American DollsA selection of African American dolls from the collection of Freeport artist April Marius are on view, commemorating Black History Month. Through April … more

4/7/11

Newbridge Road officials, elected leaders and students gathered recently to cut the ribbon on Newbridge's new playground.

Newbridge Road Elementary now open for play

For several years, all that has stood at Newbridge Road School was the skeleton of a playground from years ago, but that all changed recently. On March 30, children and parents alike watched as the ribbon was cut away to open a brand-new playground at the site, an accomplishment that was two years in the making. more

By Deirdre Krasula | 4/6/11

The Capitol Quartet comes to Bellmore-Merrick

The Merrick-Bellmore Community Concert Association presented Capitol Quartet saxophonists on Feb. 13 at Calhoun High School in Merrick. more

4/1/11

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