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Members of Calhoun’s OHO Lab around a table in school, where they helped spread the mission of the club, which sends inspirational messages to prisoners as part of a free book exchange.
Calhoun High School's OHO Lab 'opens hearts' through origami
At the Chuang Yen Monestary, a Buddhist institution in upstate New York, Joseph Darcourt, a junior at Calhoun High School, learned of the monestary's free book-distribution program, and connected the program to his own community. more
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Jordyn Kratenstein; Ava Mogelefsky, chapter president of Becca’s Closet; and Julie Lehrfeld worked together to collect over 300 prom dresses for students in need.
Bellmore-Merrick Becca's Closet chapter donates 300 dresses
Ava Mogelefsky, a junior at John F. Kennedy High School, has helped distribute more than 60 prom dresses since March to Long Island students with the school’s chapter of Becca’s Closet, a national nonprofit dedicated to helping high school students in need. more
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Merrick, North Merrick Board of Eds. uncontested
Both board of education races in Merrick and North Merrick are uncontested. There are two seats up for grabs on each board, both held by incumbents. more
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Town Supervisor Don Clavin honored young artists last month for their recycling-themed pieces that placed in the 2023 Recyling Poster Contest, an annual competition held in partnership with Covanta Energy.
Recycling-themed artwork recognized by Town of Hempstead
Around the Town of Hempstead, some recycling trucks might look different this year, because painted on the side of them are several pieces of artwork, drawn by students who are Hempstead residents, for the 2023 Recycling Poster Contest, an annual competition held in partnership with Covanta Energy. more
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Members of the Hempstead town board introduced five new goats and two new sheep to Norman J. Levy Park on May 8. They’ll join the existing Nigerian Dwarf Goat population, that has lived at the park for almost 20 years.
New furry faces welcomed to Norman J. Levy Park and Preserve
The Town of Hempstead announced the addition of several new animals at the Norman J. Levy Park and Preserve, introducing Socks and Boots — the facility’s newest sheep — and goats Clay, Priscilla, Mia, Sweetie and Latte. more
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U.S. Rep. George Santos walks out of the courthouse in Central Islip on Wednesday after pleading not guilty to multiple federal charges including wire fraud and money laundering.
George Santos charged with wire fraud, money laundering
U.S. Rep. George Santos was arrested this morning, turning himself in on a 13-count indictment accusing him of wire fraud, money laundering, theft of public funds, and making materially false statements to the U.S. House of Representatives, where he serves. more
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Gennaro Jewelers, in Bellmore, celebrated its 100th anniversary with a special ceremony on April 30. Owner and President Gary Hudes led the ceremonies over the weekend, and walked the gathering through the history of the business.
Gennaro Jewelers marks 100 years
Gennaro Jewelers in Bellmore is celebrating its centennial this month. Owner and president Gary Hudes credits the success of the business to family, personal and knowledgeable service, and a commitment to being involved in the community. more
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At the North Merrick Public Library, Finch, a therapy dog, visits with her trainer, Anna Dobkowski, a Calhoun graduate who runs the K9 Warrior, a dog training business.
The wonderful ‘tail’ of Finch
The bond between Anna Dobkowksi and Finch, an American Labrador retriever, was truly a match made in heaven — and one that wouldn’t have been possible without Dobkowski’s former teacher at Sanford H. Calhoun High School, Beth Johnson. Finch, now a certified therapy dog, has been making her rounds the Merrick community with Dobkowksi, teaching kids and families the proper way to approach animals. more
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Ten Calhoun High School seniors took part in the presentations, which they hoped would inspire future Calhoun students to be respectful and kind to their peers.
Calhoun H.S. seniors lead anti-hate discussion, inspire younger kids
Last week, the Calhoun seniors began a two-part presentation for seventh- and eighth-grade students at Merrick Avenue Middle School, teaching the importance of decision making and understanding the consequences of using hateful symbols and speech. more
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The Merrick-Bellmore Jewish Community Council celebrated Yom Ha’atzmaut, Israel’s Independence Day, with five of the hamlets’ synagogues at the Merrick Jewish Centre. Above, Jewish leaders from the participating congregations, with local elected officials and community leaders.
Merrick, Bellmore celebrates 75 years of Israeli independence
For the 75th anniversary of Israel’s independence — celebrated on the holiday Yom Ha’atzmaut — the Merrick-Bellmore Jewish Community Council organized a joyous gathering that united the hamlets’ several synagogues for a celebration of love and hope for Israel and the Jewish people. more
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