Thursday, October 1, 2026
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Twenty-five years after the Sept. 11 terrorist attacks, Bellmore firefighters, residents and families gathered to honor four local volunteers whose lives were lost as a result of the tragedy.
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By Jordan Vallone
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9/18/26
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Twenty-five years after the Sept. 11 attacks, the Merrick community gathered Friday evening to remember two of its own and reflect on the lives forever changed that day.
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9/18/26
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Students at Wellington C. Mepham High School rotated through four fun and engaging stations as part of a schoolwide celebration of America’s 250th anniversary.
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9/18/26
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A conversation with a fellow student about money left Jacob Fine with a question: How could someone understand investing but not know the basics of saving?
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9/11/26
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A new stage production coming to Bellmore this October will use storytelling, humor and emotion to explore the realities that can accompany a breast cancer diagnosis, including struggles that families may face behind closed doors.
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9/11/26
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The halls of the North Merrick School District were once again filled with excitement, smiles and eager students as children returned for the first day of the new school year on Sept. 1.
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9/11/26
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Hallways buzzed once again as the Merrick School District opened its doors for the 2026-27 school year on Sept. 1, greeting prekindergarten through sixth graders at Lakeside, Chatterton and Birch schools.
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9/11/26
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For the first time, Chabad of Merrick-Bellmore-Wantagh will offer High Holiday services at two locations, adding a site in South Bellmore to bring services closer to residents of Bellmore, Wantagh and surrounding communities.
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By Jordan Vallone
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9/11/26
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Desirae’s Darlings — a charitable organization founded by Merrick resident Joe Gallart in honor of his late daughter, Desirae — will host two fundraisers in October, collecting toys for children in need and continuing its yearslong effort to bring holiday gifts to families across Long Island.
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By Julia Gillego
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9/4/26
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Congregation Beth Ohr is expanding its educational offerings this fall with OHRchard, a new Jewish after-school program designed to combine learning, enrichment and a camp-like atmosphere for children in kindergarten through fifth grade.
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By Julia Gillego
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9/4/26
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