Chabad of Wantagh, Bellmore and Merrick celebrates Hanukkah with lively parade

Families from Merrick, Bellmore, and Wantagh gathered on Dec. 25 to celebrate Hanukkah in a lively and heartwarming event hosted by the Chabad Center for Jewish Life.

In Bellmore-Merrick, Calhoun Clubboard members and leaders display leadership through service

At Calhoun High School in the Bellmore-Merrick Central High School District, the Community Clubboard stands as a testament to the power of student leadership and service.

Bellmore-Merrick libraries ring in the New Year with a slew of events

On the heels of successful events that rang in the New Year at Bellmore-Merrick’s libraries, there’s a lot of events to look forward to as they embark into January. 

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What comes next? How about our neglected unity?

For me, like so many Americans, the last six months have been a whirlwind of emotions, as arguably the most historic election in our nation’s history built momentum, intensified and eventually reached a climax on election night.

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Mark Cronin: N.Y. needs to make entrepreneurship an option for all

Our economy thrives on the spirit of entrepreneurship — new businesses solve problems, create jobs and contribute tax revenue. States like New York recognize this, offering programs and funding to support startups. But an essential segment of our population is being overlooked: people with disabilities.