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Partly Cloudy Bellmore-Merrick's religious leaders keeping the faith through the coronavirus crisis
Zoom services, ribbons of hope and Seders to-go among the offerings
Although the state-wide gatherings ban has kept houses of woship closed to congregants, Bellmore-Merrick's relgious leaders are reaching their communities virtually, and keeping the faith alive …
Gov. Cuomo: Covid-19 has killed twice as many in N.Y. as 9/11
Drop in hospitalization rate may point to a plateau, though
The number of Covid-19 deaths spiked to its highest overnight number yet from Tuesday into Wednesday, with 779 losing their lives, Governor Cuomo said Wednesday. That deadly night brought the …
Runway Couture in Bellmore makes 1,000+ masks for medical workers
When Gov. Andrew Cuomo ordered non-essential businesses to close in the wake of the coronavirus pandemic, the seamstresses at Runway Couture in Bellmore returned to their home sewing …
Trader Joe's in Merrick reopens after Covid-19-related cleaning
The Trader Joe's store in Merrick reopened to customers on April 4 after being temporarily closed for Covid-19-related cleaning. A customer service merchant said Saturday that the …
Remote learning gets restructured in Bellmore-Merrick
Quarter three grades almost in
April 1 marked the first day of a standardized class schedule for Bellmore-Merrick Central High School District students as remote learning continues.
Gov.: Covid-19 outbreak continues to shift to L.I.
Coronavirus cases in Nassau County continued to climb steadily overnight from Saturday into Sunday, nearly reaching 14,400, up from 13,346 the day before — an almost 8 percent increase, …
Gov.: Schools, 'non-essential' businesses must stay closed until April 29
On Monday, Governor Cuomo ordered schools and non-essential businesses to remain closed until April 29 to help stop the spread of the coronavirus. Previously, they were to close until April 15. At …
Bellmore-Merrick school budget vote delayed to at least June 1
The Bellmore-Merrick school budget vote has been delayed until at least June 1 because of the coronavirus outbreak, by order of Governor Cuomo. It was originally scheduled for May 19.
Bellmore-Merrick residents help ‘heroes’ on the front lines of Covid-19 pandemic
When Jill Levine and Brooke Jones created a Facebook group to give back to the first responders and essential employees on the front lines of the coronavirus pandemic, they weren’t sure what to …
Student at Grand Ave. Middle School in Bellmore tests positive for COVID-19
Several cases of COVID-19 have emerged in Bellmore and Merrick’s high school and elementary school districts in the last week, according to letters from superintendents, including one Grand …
Rainbows add color to south Merrick's streets, homes
When the temperature neared 70 degrees Friday afternoon, many south Merrick residents took to the streets to walk, run, bike and bask in the much-needed sun.
Bellmore-Merrick students stay active with physical education app
The Bellmore-Merrick Central High School District’s physical education staff, led by Director of Athletics Eric Caballero, created a physical education app for the school …
Editorial
Governor Cuomo, Main Street needs a hand
Covid-19 has completely changed the way we all live. But along with worrying about keeping themselves and their families healthy, thousands of small business owners across New York state are losing sleep over . . .
Editorial
Save a life — give blood, especially now
The American Red Cross is urging healthy, eligible people who are feeling well to give blood or platelets to help maintain a sufficient blood supply and prevent shortages as the coronavirus pandemic continues.
Editorial
Even now, patronize your local small businesses
Coronavirus has swept across New York with astounding speed, leaving sickness, fear and uncertainty in its wake. Small businesses, particularly restaurants and bars, have taken a beating . . .
Alfonse D'Amato
Let’s work together to defeat the coronavirus
How often do we hear that the most important thing in life is good health? That truth has been driven home by the coronavirus . . .