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Rita Kestenbaum, 56, of Bellmore, a Democrat running for Nassau County Legislature, spoke at a Feb. 19 candidates forum at the North Merrick Public Library.
Legislative candidates address voters
Democrat Rita Kestenbaum and Republican Steve Rhoads, the two candidates in the Nassau County Legislature’s 19th District, squared off last Thursday not so much against each other as against a roomful of likely voters given free rein to ask or say what they pleased. more
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The Merrick School District administration has proposed eliminating the district’s Foreign Language in the Elementary School, or FLES, program. Above, Levy-Lakeside Elementary School students who won the National Foreign Languages Week essay and poster contest in 2012.
Merrick proposes cutting Spanish
Third- to sixth-grade students in the Merrick School District now receive Spanish instruction for 45 minutes every six school days. Soon, however, they may learn the meaning of “no mas.” more
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Park Avenue students celebrated Stone Soup Day last month.
From garden to table at Park Avenue School
Students at the North Bellmore School District’s Park Avenue School recently received a lesson in garden-to-table cooking. Youngsters at the school, which is in North Merrick… more
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Richard Holzhauer
Holzhauer, Collins elected fire commissioners
Residents in the Bellmore and North Bellmore fire districts recently elected the newest members of their boards of fire commissioners. In spite of stormy weather, voters headed to the polls on Dec. 9 to cast their ballots for one candidate for one open seat … more
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The firefighters running for a position on their respective boards of commissioners are, from left, Bellmore candidate Richard Holzhauer; North Bellmore candidate Robert Bazarewski; and North Bellmore candidate Mark Collins.
Bellmores to elect fire commissioners
Bellmore and North Bellmore residents will head to the polls to choose the newest members of their fire districts’ boards of commissioners next week.Both the Bellmore and North Bellmore fire … more
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Hempstead Town Councilman Gary Hudes demonstrated proper handshake etiquette with Spencer Kaufman during a recent business seminar at Calhoun High School in North Merrick.
Hempstead Town councilman teaches business basics at Calhoun High
“How are you doing so far?” Hempstead Town Councilman Gary Hudes bellowed, addressing Peter Palazzo’s class at Calhoun High School on a recent Thursday. “Outstanding!” senior Spencer Kaufman replied. more
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Young Jedis-in-training followed instructions carefully so they could master the art of lightsaber use at a recent special program at the Bellmore Memorial Library.
It’s good to be a library geek in Bellmore-Merrick
New York Comic Con may have been held two weeks ago, but local folks were still able cosplay, attend panels and immerse themselves in popular culture at the Bellmore Memorial Library’s first-ever … more
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The Homecoming Court, comprising, from left, Alex Goodstein, Jake Friedenberg, Homecoming King Kevin Burns and Queen Lisa Condoluci, Kelly Cates and Jessica Bortolussi, celebrated in style.
Homecoming: a treasured tradition for Pirates
The Mepham High School community had plenty to smile about at Homecoming last Saturday, as the Pirates cruised to victory in the big football game, and everyone, including one famous alumnus, … more
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Dania Hall, a former North Bellmore music teacher who was given negative evaluations from Newbridge Road School officials, is suing the school district.
Former teacher sues North Bellmore for age bias
A former North Bellmore School District music teacher is suing the district, charging age discrimination because she was denied tenure. North Bellmore had attempted to block the suit from moving … more
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All four Bellmore-Merrick libraries are posting signs to encourage patrons to think about what they “geek”; that is, what they’re passionate about.
Geeking Bellmore-Merrick libraries
Bellmore Memorial Library Director Maureen Garvey “geeks” mysteries, red wine and chocolate. North Bellmore Director Tom Bazzicalupo geeks Chihuahuas. And for Merrick Library Director Ellen … more
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