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A centennial celebration for Newbridge Road School is planned for next week. Students and staff have been preparing for the May 3 event by creating things like a Centennial Native Garden. Above, sixth-grade students and technology teacher Michael Bevilacqua began digging the garden on the school’s front lawn.

At Newbridge Road School, a celebration fit for 100 years of history is on the horizon

Newbridge Road School is celebrating its 100th anniversary. more

By Jordan Vallone | 4/25/24

Nassau County announced a raise proposal for special educational preschool service providers last week in Mineola — the first of its kind in 25 years. Legislator Michael Giangregorio, a longtime advocate for the autism community, spoke at a news conference about the funding.

In Nassau County, pre-K special ed. providers may get substantial raise

Nassau County is in the process of approving a raise for special education preschool providers. more

By Jordan Vallone | 4/25/24

Kate Caporusso was named the new assistant superintendent for curriculum, instruction, and personnel for the North Merrick School District. With over two decades of experience, she wants what’s best for all the students.

Kate Caporusso makes move from Bellmore-Merrick schools to new role in North Merrick

The North Merrick School District has a new Assistant Superintendent for Curriculum, Instruction and Personnel, Kate Caporusso. more

By Melissa Berman | 4/25/24

It was a fashion show like no other. At Sanford H. Calhoun High School last week, the senior experience program chose to benefit Be a Good Cookie Merrick, which raises money for Cookies for Kids’ Cancer.

Charity fashion show inspires Merrick-Bellmore community

Sanford H. Calhoun High School’s Senior Experience program held its yearly charitable fashion show on April 18. more

By Mason Lauron | 4/25/24

Renee Morgan, a balloon artist, next to a large balloon installation she created.

Lifting spirits: Balloon artist’s work really pops

Meet Renee Morgan, a balloon artist who does it all. more

By Joseph D'Alessandro | 4/25/24

Assemblywoman Michaelle Solages joins lawmakers and supporters like Assemblyman David Weprin, at left, and state Sen. Brad Hoylman-Sigal, at right, last month to call on her colleagues to support the Local Journalism Sustainability Act. A version of this measure was included in the finalized state budget that was approved this weekend by Gov. Kathy Hochul and state lawmakers.

State budget includes $90 million local media tax credit

New York unveils groundbreaking payroll tax credit for local news outlets, boosting journalism sustainability and democracy. more

STAFF REPORT | 4/20/24

Dozens of community members from the 5th State Senate District, along with representatives from State Sen. Steve Rhoads’ office, took part in a kick off ‘wrap night’ on April 10 for a Yarn & Blanket Drive for We Care Blankets.

With State Sen. Steve Rhoads' office, yarn and blanket drive to aid children with cancer

The 5th New York state Senate District is partnering with We Care Blankets to collect yarn and blankets for children with cancer. more

By Jordan Vallone | 4/19/24

MECA is gearing up for its 65th summer of fun. The community center boasts an Olympic-sized swimming pool, along with other recreational facilities — some of which were revamped during the off-season.

Merrick Estates Civic Association gears up for 65th summer of fun

The Merrick Community Civic Association is gearing up for its 65th summer. more

By Jordan Vallone | 4/19/24

The first ever Empire Games will take place next month, for high school students to learn about firefighting.

In the Merrick Fire Department, learn what it takes to fight fires at Empire Games

Empire Hose Company No. 3 in the Merrick Fire Department is holding the first-ever Empire Games, to get high school students interested in volunteering for the Merrick Fire Department. more

By Jordan Vallone | 4/19/24

Francine Goldstein has been walking for a cure for AIDS for the last 36 years. Above, she was celebrated by AIDS Walk NY attendees at a prior event.

36 years later, Francine Goldstein nears $1M in fundraising for AIDS Walk

Francine Goldstein has been walking and raising money for the AIDS Walk for the last 36 years. Her lifetime total is nearing $1,000,000. more

By Joseph D'Alessandro | 4/19/24

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