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Local waterways, like Cold Spring Harbor, can be susceptible to outbreaks of harmful algal blooms — more commonly known as ‘red tides’ — during the summer months.

The summer season is well underway, and with it comes sun, heat, visits to the beach, and harmful algal blooms. These blooms, more commonly referred to as “red tide,” are caused by the … more

9/26/22

Bellmore resident Gary Gaccione nearly died in 2020, after a long battle with Covid-19. In his recovery at home, he connected with friends from the past and present, and created an impressive Lionel model train display.

Model trains and class reunions: friendship in the wake of Covid-19

When Gary Gaccione was diagnosed with Covid-19 in March 2020, he didn’t know if he was going to make it. more

By Jordan Vallone | 9/22/22

From Key West, Fla. to Prudhoe Bay, Alaska

Ian Randman is taking the journey of a lifetime — on a bike. more

By Jordan Vallone | 9/22/22

Calhoun’s field and stands were dotted in blue and white, the school’s colors, for the homecoming festivities and game on Sept. 17.

Blue and white prevail, at home in Colts Country

The Sanford H. Calhoun High School football team defeated Herricks High School, 28-6 at their homecoming game on Sept. 17. more

9/22/22

The Merrick Fire Department is ready to host the Sixth Battalion Parade & Drill this weekend, featuring all of Bellmore-Merrick’s fire departments. Above, the Merrick F.D. took part in Merrick’s Memorial Day Parade earlier this year.

Getting ready for Sixth Battalion Parade & Drill

The Merrick Fire Department is gearing up to host the Sixth Battalion Parade & Drill this weekend. more

By Jordan Vallone | 9/22/22

Nassau County Executive Bruce Blakeman said he was directing nearly $2.5 million to opioid addiction treatment centers. The funds are part of $70 million the county received from the historic $26 billion nationwide settlement with opioid distributors and manufacturers, in an effort to bring the opioid addiction crisis under control.

County funds set aside for opioid crisis

Nassau County has nearly $70 million collecting a little dust in a bank account — but not for long. County Executive Bruce Blakeman has earmarked $2.5 million for opioid addiction treatment, … more

By Will Sheeline | 9/22/22

Nassau County’s Temporary Districting Advisory Commission meets every 10 years after a census to consider redrawing county legislative lines. This time around, some of the people who live in those existing districts are asking for more diversity and inclusion.

Nassau voters say they’re tired of redistricting

It’s a unique opportunity to reshape town lines and political power within Nassau County — an occasion that comes just once every decade. more

By Andre Silva | 9/8/22

Eddie Kraus, 12, of North Bellmore, was SportsNet New York’s 2022 Kidcaster. Two weeks ago he got to call an inning of a Mets game in the broadcast booth with SNY’s Keith Hernandez, Gary Cohen and Ron Darling.

All of 12, and live from Citi Field

Eddie Kraus lived out his dream last month. more

By Jordan Vallone | 9/8/22

Sal Rendino, left, and Lukas Hassel on the set of the limited television series “Couple of Guys,” written, directed and produced by Debra Markowitz. The Merrick-based filmmaker is having a fundraiser this month to benefit the award-winning show, so she can produce more episodes.

‘Couple of Guys’ fundraiser set for the Bellmore Movies

For most of her life, Debra Markowitz has been committed to filmmaking. more

By Jordan Vallone | 9/8/22

John G. Dinkelmeyer Elementary School sixth graders, from left, Lucas Maresco, Aaron Boodhram, Garifalia Vatougios and Kaylee Gangi stopped by the first day photo station on Sept. 1.

Time for a great year: School is back in session

For the first time since 2019, students in Bellmore-Merrick got off the bus, and walked through the front doors of their schools without a mask on. more

9/8/22

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