Thursday, October 1, 2026
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There were plenty of cheers along with some tears in South Ozone Park Sunday afternoon as 6,866 horse racing fans bid farewell to Aqueduct Racetrack.
The crowd at ‘The Big A’ roared one last …
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By Tony Bellissimo
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6/28/26
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As America turns 250, Nassau County’s libraries are seizing the opportunity to share national history with a local twist. The Merrick Library will host the ‘Merricka 250 Block Party on Saturday from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. — one of many events that capture the all-American spirit of the celebration.
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By Joseph D'Alessandro
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6/26/26
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Susan Gruen Helsinger, a Merrick philanthropist, real estate leader and advocate for children’s heart health whose foundation helped identify potentially life-threatening cardiac conditions in Long Island students, died June 15.
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By Hernesto Galdamez
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6/26/26
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The Chamber of Commerce of the Bellmores partnered with local businesses to create the Bellmore Block Party. The first occurred on June 18, and next will come on July 16.
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By Joseph D'Alessandro
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6/26/26
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The fields surrounding Eisenhower Park’s Harry Chapin Lakeside Theatre were filled with families, community members and supporters on June 14 as Long Island Israeli-American Night brought together residents from across the region for an evening of music, culture and celebration.
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By Jordan Vallone
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6/26/26
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Nassau County’s top academic achievers from the Class of 2026 were recognized June 5 during the annual Nassau County Council of School Superintendents celebration at the Crest Hollow Country Club, …
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By Hernesto Galdamez
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6/26/26
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The Bellmore-Merrick Central High School District’s valedictorians and salutatorians have repeatedly left their mark on their schools before heading off to college this fall — from conducting published medical research and award-winning science projects to leading student organizations and volunteering hundreds of hours in their communities.
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By Hernesto Galdamez
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6/19/26
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The athletic fields at Sanford H. Calhoun, John F. Kennedy and Wellington C. Mepham high schools were filled with proud families, friends and school staff on June 14 as the Bellmore-Merrick Central High School District celebrated the graduation of the Class of 2026.
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By Hernesto Galdamez
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6/19/26
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What was once a litter-strewn stretch along Newbridge Road has been transformed into a thriving pollinator garden at the North Bellmore Public Library, now serving as both an environmental showcase and hands-on learning space for local students.
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By Hernesto Galdamez
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6/19/26
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Nine congregants from Temple B’nai Torah dedicated their time, giving back to families facing difficult circumstances, as part of the congregation’s annual Mitzvah Day.
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By Jordan Vallone
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6/19/26
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