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Mostly Cloudy Balloon Mission is up and away
Planning initial projects, nonprofit sets tone for future
Where do balloons go when they’re released into the sky? Cynthia Seibold had that same question.
Bond vote set for school renovations
North Bellmore School District taxpayers are one week away from a special vote in which they will decide the fate of a bond that could bring extensive renovations to each of the district’s six school buildings.
A chance to celebrate, no matter your ability
As Burgers Go Inc. specializes in birthday parties for children with special needs
For over 22 years, Lauren Budd has been helping children overcome barriers — whether they be speech, eating or other sensory-related conditions.
A laugh that everyone knew
Paul Laursen, former editor of Merrick and Bellmore Lifes, dies at 67
By all accounts, Paul Laursen had an infectious laugh that everyone around town knew. Whether you saw him at a civic association, historical society, Chamber of Commerce or Kiwanis meeting, he was always smiling, laughing, and sitting front and center in the audience.
Calhoun captures state volleyball title
Calhoun left little doubt as to which high school girls’ volleyball team is the best in New York State. After dominating Saturday’s four-team pool play, the Colts completed an …
Thank you, Jack, for 50 years of service
When John Dziedzic — better known as Jack — joined the Merrick Fire Department’s Hook & Ladder Company No. 1 in 1972, he likely didn’t realize how quickly 50 years would go by.
Mepham High hosts ‘Stairway Climb’
Wellington C. Mepham High School in the Bellmore-Merrick Central High School District hosted a stairway climb on Nov. 10 in honor and remembrance of lives lost and first responders who made the ultimate sacrifice on 9/11.
School Daze with Talya Lippman
Food is universal. It alters depending on where you travel around the world, but all food has a shared purpose. It is to be simply eaten and enjoyed.
Sue Moller, breast cancer survivor, reflects on NYC's toughest race, one week later
Sue Moller wasn’t always a runner. The 43-year-old North Merrick native, a guidance counselor at Lynbrook High School, admittedly hated running. She dreaded having to run a mile in high school, and for most of her adult life, that attitude prevailed.
Jerry Kremer
The challenges for the Long Island Four
Once upon a time, there was a group known as the Long Island Nine. They were the nine Republican state senators . . .
Randi Kreiss
Being vulnerable, a new holiday ritual
Can we settle in and be real? No, not everyone is having a better time than you. No, you aren’t the only one who wishes you’d passed on the second slice of coconut custard pie.
Editorial
Remembering for those who no longer can
There are very few people left who can answer the question, “Where were you when Pearl Harbor was bombed?”
Op-Ed
‘Energy efficient’ may become a contradiction in terms
Hearings are getting under way on a proposal to socialize energy on Long Island. It would make the Long Island Power Authority the region’s sole entity responsible for keeping our lights on.