Because of inclement weather, Bellmore’s annual Holiday Extravaganza and tree lighting has been postponed.
The event, sponsored by the Chamber of Commerce of the Bellmores, was set for Friday, Dec. 6. Debby Izzo, the chamber’s president, confirmed that the Holiday Extravaganza was rescheduled for Friday, Dec. 13.
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By Julie Mansmann
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12/6/13
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Bellmore-Merrick middle school students recently learned that bullying could creep into all aspects of their lives –– including on the Internet. Thanks to a program sponsored by parents and police, though, the preteens now have the information and tools they need to stay safe in cyber-space.
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12/6/13
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With Thanksgiving come and gone last Thursday, the Christmas season officially began in Bellmore. After all, Santa Claus himself could be seen traveling through the community the day after the holiday.
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By Julie Mansmann
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12/5/13
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Merrick’s temples, synagogues and Jewish residents this and last week celebrated Hanukkah, the Festival of Lights, with prayer, menorah lightings, family time, presents, traditional foods and an abundance of community events organized around the holiday’s themes.
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12/5/13
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The college application process, with its myriad academic requirements and deadlines, can be mind-boggling. Then comes the financial aid application, which can seem as daunting as a 1040 income-tax form on steroids.
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By Scott Brinton
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12/5/13
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A group of Long Beach High School students are creating awareness about the dangers of underage drinking — and urging parents to think twice about placing those liquor and beer bottles next to …
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By Anthony Rifilato
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12/5/13
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More than a month after the city marked the grand reopening of its iconic boardwalk, U.S. Sen. Charles Schumer announced last week that the Federal Emergency Management Agency has approved more than …
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By Anthony Rifilato
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12/5/13
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The City of Long Beach recently installed a giant record board at the newly refurbished swimming pool at the Rec Center. The record board is dedicated to the memory of the late Joseph F. Farrell, a …
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12/5/13
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Adam Goldgell, 47, is in it to win it. After making it through five elimination rounds on the Food Network’s popular reality show “Restaurant Express,” he said that being a big eater has made …
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By Mary Malloy
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12/4/13
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The Bethany Congregational Church, on Main Street in East Rockaway, hosted its annual Thanksgiving dinner for anyone in the neighborhood who wanted or need ed a good meal, and the company of …
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By Mary Malloy
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12/4/13
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