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The Bellmore-Merrick Community Parent Center, headed by Executive Director Wendy Tepfer, hosted a forum on Wednesday, “The Dangers In Your Medicine Cabinet,” which looked at the prescription-drug abuse epidemic now plaguing New York, including Nassau County.

Bellmore-Merrick Parent Center confronts Nassau’s pill epidemic

They’re called “pharm parties,” short for pharmacy parties. A group of teenagers –– perhaps as young as 12 and 13 years old –– methodically swipe opiate-based pain killers like Oxycontin and Oxycodone from their parents’ and grandparents’ medicine cabinets, dump the pills into a big bowl when no adult is looking and take turns rolling a die. Whatever number comes up, that’s the number of pills a teen must ingest. more

By Scott Brinton, sbrinton@liherald.com | 1/12/12

Hofstra conference takes on dangerous driving

For decades, public health officials have hammered home a message –– smoking kills. They have done so in splashy advertising campaigns and in the halls of government. Any number of laws and … more

By Scott Brinton, Alex Costello and Jackie Nash | 12/14/11

Greg and Johanna Sofield, left, with Cindy Hamlet, Mark McCarthy, owner of Lola’s restaurant, and Sue Ehrlich during last year’s fundraiser at Bridgeview Yacht Club.

Long Beach Christmas Angel fundraiser helps families in need

“People come to this event — we support our neighbors,” Johanna Sofield said of the Long Beach Christmas Angel’s annual fundraiser, which will take place at the Bridgeview Yacht Club in … more

By Chris Engelhardt | 12/7/11

Saul Lerner, the Bellmore-Merrick Central High School District’s director of health, athletics and driver’s education, served as a keynote speaker at a Long Island Youth Safety Coalition conference, “Drunk, Drugged, Drowsy and Distracted: Using School and Community to Create Comprehensive Solutions to Dangerous Driving.” He was joined here recently by Wendy Tepfer, executive director of the Bellmore-Merrick Community Parent Center.

Hofstra conference takes on dangerous driving

For decades, public health officials have hammered home a message –– smoking kills. They have done so in splashy advertising campaigns and in the halls of government. Any number of laws and ordinances prohibiting smoking in public venues have been passed as a result. These efforts, officials say, have paid dividends. more

By Scott Brinton, sbrinton@liherald.com | 12/6/11

Students of the NIKE school talk with Rob Blau, left.

Food plentiful at local soup kitchen on Thanksgiving

“We try to support the families that don’t have the means to feed a family,” said Robert Blau, of the Long Beach Food and Friendship Inn’s Thanksgiving Day feast. On Nov. 24, the Long … more

By Chris Engelhardt | 12/1/11

Robert Calabrese Sr., Bobby Calabrese’s father, said that Kellenberg’s decision to display a photo of the man convicted last year of his son’s murder was insensitive and disappointing.

Memorial photo of convicted killer draws ire of victim’s family

When pro boxer Seanie Monaghan steps into the ring at Madison Square Garden on Saturday, it will mean more than an attempt at his 11th consecutive win. It will also mark seven years to the day that … more

Anthony Rifilato | 11/30/11

H. Frank Carey High School students participated in the Habitat For Humanity Walk-A-Thon last month.

Walking for a cause in Nassau

In support of Habitat World Day, and to raise awareness of the current housing crisis and the need for adequate housing in Nassau, local residents participated in Habitat For Humanity of Nassau County’s three-mile Walk-A-Thon on Oct. 30, at Eisenhower Park in East Meadow. Among those residents were several H. Frank Carey High School students, who recently created a Habitat For Humanity club to support HFHNC. more

By Jackie Nash | 11/22/11

U.S. Sen. Charles Schumer swung by Calhoun High School in North Merrick on Monday to push for tougher football helmet standards for young people. He was joined by, from left, Calhoun Assistant Principal Nicole Hollings, Athletic Director June Spruyt and Calhoun football players.

Sen. Schumer stops by Calhoun to push helmet safety

Calhoun High School football coach Joe Bianca and the Colts’ team captains joined U.S. Sen. Charles Schumer on Monday to announce a legislative push to improve football helmet safety for children and teenagers. more

11/22/11

Drum Major Adam Ciccarello saluted the crowd and judges before starting the Oct. 30 show that led the Pride of Malverne to take first in the state championship.

Championship win 'exciting' for Malverne

For the second consecutive year, the Pride of Malverne, Malverne High School’s marching band, has been crowned New York State Champion. While this marks Malverne’s third title in the last … more

Lee Landor | 11/9/11

Julianna Totino, Liana Weinstein, Amanda Henry, Samantha Cohen, all 12, mixed their paint for their window mural.

Oceanside High School gets a bit of a makeover

The Oceanside Department of Community Activities hosted its annual Window Painting at the Oceanside High School last Saturday. Kids came out and painted paper that was taped over the windows. … more

10/26/11