It’s been 22 years since our world changed forever when our nation was attacked. But for so many like Susan Hutchins, it still feels like Sept. 11, 2001 — the day she lost her son, West Hempstead’s Kevin Nathaniel Colbert, in the South Tower of the World Trade Center.
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By Michael Hinman
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9/18/23
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With its raging floodwaters and fierce winds that gusted up to 85 miles per hour, Hurricane Sandy severely tested the Merrick Fire Department, but according to department spokesman Ron Luparello, Merrick’s bravest weathered the storm, aiding countless residents as they struggled to stay afloat in what many described as the “storm of the century.”
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By Scott Brinton
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11/13/12
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Part one in a series on how South Shore residents are coping in the aftermath of Hurricane Sandy. This week we begin in Bellmore-Merrick. In subsequent weeks we plan to spotlight recovery efforts in other communities.
John Giammarino’s one-level house stood near the intersection of Bellmore Avenue and Clubhouse Road for 30 years. But only three years after the south Bellmore resident began renting the waterfront home, his landlord sent crews to rip out what was left of the walls.
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By Julie Mansmann
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11/13/12
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Snowmen came to life in Mary Morrissey’s second grade classroom at Saw Mill Road Elementary School in the North Bellmore School District.
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1/5/24
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The four libraries of Bellmore and Merrick have many fun and interactive events lined up for January, ranging from concerts to cooking classes.
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By Mason Lauron
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1/5/24
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Congregation Beth Ohr welcomed speaker Yiscah Smith — who is a thought leader and spiritual activist — to its shul on Nov. 5, leading congregants in readings and teachings that hit close to home for many with the ongoing war in the Middle East.
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By Jordan Vallone
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11/17/23
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In a quiet corner of the main gymnasium at Nassau Community College’s athletic center in Garden City, where basketball games and wrestling matches are normally held, Red Cross volunteers have fashioned a small, makeshift daycare center out of room dividers, pinning up newsprint where children can draw pictures in crayon. There are books for reading as well, but little else.
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By Scott Brinton
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11/14/12
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'Portraits of Survivors' features compelling stories of 18 local Holocaust survivors, highlighting resilience, hope, and the importance of education. The powerful portraits and accompanying quotes provide a unique glimpse into the individuals' experiences. The exhibit runs until November 30, offering a moving opportunity for the community to connect with these inspiring narratives."
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By Jordan Vallone
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11/17/23
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The Chabad Center for Jewish Life celebrated its Alan & Tatyan Forman Jewish Early Learning Center pre-K graduates on June 21, in a ceremony full of music, smiles and laughter.
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By Jordan Vallone
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7/2/23
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George Santos has become the first congressman to be expelled from the U.S. House of Representatives without first being convicted of a felony since the Civil War.
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By Laura Lane
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12/1/23
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