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Bellmore Kiwanis Club volunteer Judy Mankita, left, and Connect Church Pastor John Gravagna, right, said a prayer over a Thanksgiving turkey for a family in need.

More than 150 families in need enjoyed Thanksgiving meals on Thursday, thanks to volunteers from Bellmore community organizations and institutions. more

By Julie Mansmann | 11/28/14

Joe Oppedisano, left, and the other competitors in the adult division chowed down last Saturday afternoon in hopes of winning the fourth annual cupcake-eating contest.

Fun and frosting at Bellmore bakery

Nancy, the Cupcake Lady gave Bellmore residents the chance to have their cake and eat it too recently. For the fourth straight syear, cupcake lovers made their way to the Bedford Avenue bakery for … more

By Julie Mansmann | 7/16/14

At Their JunE meeting, the Bellmore Board of Education and administration honored retiring staffers: Elissa Doppelt, Joseph Hendrickson and Karolyn Hertzberg. Patricia Hogan could not attend.

Elementary districts bid farewell to retirees

Students weren’t the only ones to say goodbye to their elementary schools in the Bellmores this summer. Both the Bellmore and North Bellmore school districts recently recognized retiring educators and staff members. more

By Julie Mansmann | 7/16/14

Cathryn and Tyler Casesi, left, Mary and Charlie Leschinski and Jessica Gregorio were dressed for last Saturday’s occasion — the annual Easter Parade, sponsored by the Chamber of Commerce of the Bellmores.

Sun shines on chamber, residents for Easter Parade

The sun was shining on residents, members of the Chamber of Commerce of the Bellmores and the Easter Bunny on Saturday when they gathered downtown to celebrate an annual spring tradition: the Easter … more

By Julie Mansmann | 4/17/14

U.S. Rep. Carolyn McCarthy accepted a plaque from Jay Jacobs, the Nassau County Democratic Committee chairman, during the Nassau County Democratic Committee’s annual spring dinner at the Crest Hollow Country Club on Monday.

Democrats honor McCarthy at Woodbury fundraiser

Long Island Democrats came out in force Monday night for a dinner fundraiser at Crest Hollow Country Club in Woodbury that paid tribute to Carolyn McCarthy, of Mineola, for her 17 years representing Nassau County in Congress. The gala’s guest list included Democratic notables from the region and beyond, like House Minority Leader Nancy Pelosi and New York Attorney General Eric Schneiderman, and it likely netted hundreds of thousands of dollars for the party. more

By Brian Racow | 4/3/14

Bellmore Fire Department officials said much of the damage from the fire was concentrated on the second floor of the Ziv’s home.

Bellmore rallies around a family after a fire

When Gail Ziv’s neighbors learned that her Belmill Road home went ablaze the Saturday before Thanksgiving, they worried about the woman and her two children. Through social media, concerned Bellmorites have and will continue to raise money and collect needed items for the fire victims. more

By Julie Mansmann | 12/2/13

Obama hasn't been much help to Obamacare

I’ve seen a lot of presidents come and go. The vast majority of them have made some type of mistake that hurt their popularity as well as their legacy, but there hasn’t been as big a mistake as President Obama’s mishandling of so-called Obamacare. more

8/14/13

When asked why she signed up to compete, Rose Holt, left, said “Why not?” Next to her was the favorite to win, Michael Savarese. He came in second place by only a few bites.

Cupcake shop offers sweet treats and charity

For the third straight year, Long Islanders made their way to Bedford Avenue in Bellmore for sweet treats on a hot summer day. Nancy, the Cupcake Lady, the bakery formerly known as Got Cupcakes?, hosted its annual cupcake-eating contest for children, teens and adults on July 7. Nancy Moniodes, the shop’s owner and the “cupcake lady” herself, said about 40 people battled it out to see who could devour the store’s signature confections the quickest. Attendees also participated in a food and donation drive for Long Island Cares. more

By Julie Mansmann | 7/11/13

North Bellmore woman pleads guilty to killing husband

Nassau County District Attorney Kathleen Rice announced on Tuesday that a North Bellmore woman has pleaded guilty to manslaughter and other charges for stabbing her ex-husband to death during an argument in November 2011. more

1/22/13

The index releases yearly reports, which detail different themes on the island.

The quest for thriving Long Island communities

Following a 20-year career in the corporate world, Dr. Ann Golob came to the Long Island Index seven years ago looking for a change of venue. With a Ph.D. in Anthropology from City University of New York Graduate Center and years of management experience at companies including Chase Manhattan Bank, AXA Client Solutions and Guardian Life Insurance Company, Golob turned to the non-profit sector, now serving both as the Long Island Index’s director and an enthusiastic player in the challenge to better Long Islanders’ knowledge of their region. more

By Victoria Leistman | 8/1/12