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UPDATE: Local school budgets pass

Wed, May 16, 2012

Returning board member Nina Lanci ousts veteran Joe Perrone

Debbie Miller performs for us!

Debbie Miller performs for us!

Fri, Mar 30, 2012

Bellmore Life's Doug Finlay interviews Debbie Miller - singer/songwriter.

Welcome home Cpl. Kevin Vaughan

Welcome home Cpl. Kevin Vaughan

Sat, Mar 17, 2012

Recap of parade and letters (from our readers) about the event.

VIDEO: Cpl. Kevin Vaughan coming home

VIDEO: Cpl. Kevin Vaughan coming home

Wed, Mar 14, 2012

Video produced by members of the North Merrick Fire Department, tells the story of how the parade evolved from setup to homecoming. Get your tissues.

Cpl. Kevin Vaughn comes home

Cpl. Kevin Vaughn comes home

Sun, Mar 11, 2012

See our photos online now.

UPDATE: STEVENS HOME IS LANDMARKED

UPDATE: STEVENS HOME IS LANDMARKED

Wed, Mar 07, 2012

Landmark Commission says family in this house played integral role in contributing to Bellmore's - and the town's - history

Police precinct consolidation proposal debated

Police precinct consolidation proposal debated

Sat, Mar 03, 2012

After a postponed decision, Nassau officials speak to residents.

Cars vandalized in South Merrick

Cars vandalized in South Merrick

Fri, Feb 24, 2012

Cars hit in Merrick few days after the same in Massapequa.

Residents rally to keep Tackapausha Preserve open

Residents rally to keep Tackapausha Preserve open

Fri, Feb 24, 2012

Residents look to save preserve and museum.

North Bellmore Civics address  police precinct closures, Aqua purchase

North Bellmore Civics address police precinct closures, Aqua purchase

Fri, Feb 17, 2012

Police protection is among the top priority.

Bulldogs in tough loss to Syosset, out of hockey playoffs

Bulldogs in tough loss to Syosset, out of hockey playoffs

Wed, Feb 15, 2012

Several seniors are leaving the team, making rebuilding a more compelling issue.

Bulldogs to play top-seeded Long Beach in playoffs

Bulldogs to play top-seeded Long Beach in playoffs

Wed, Feb 08, 2012

Final loss to Syosset sends hockey team into playoffs against first-place team

Stevens home in Bellmore up for grabs in landmark issue

Stevens home in Bellmore up for grabs in landmark issue

Wed, Feb 01, 2012

TO SUBDIVIDE OR NOT: Hempstead Landmark Commission tells supporters of landmarking the Stevens home in Bellmore to offer a solution, or...

Sacred Heart goes to the rally - Save our Schools

Sacred Heart goes to the rally - Save our Schools

Sat, Jan 21, 2012

Report from the rally site.

CHSD notches new Intel semifinal winners

CHSD notches new Intel semifinal winners

Fri, Jan 20, 2012

CHSD announces five outstanding science students.

Senator Schumer: Protect local drug stores

Sat, Jan 14, 2012

Schumer speaks after fatal Seaford pharmacy robbery.

Deception burglaries are hitting the neighborhood

Fri, Jan 06, 2012

Police warn the elderly and seek your help in finding perpetrators.

Deception burglary incidents

Fri, Dec 30, 2011

Be warned of incidents happening in the neighborhood.

The Gift of Giving

The Gift of Giving

Sat, Dec 17, 2011

Luanne's of Merrick gives back this weekend to UCPN.

North Bellmore School Committee: Close Gunther

North Bellmore School Committee: Close Gunther

Thu, Nov 17, 2011

Gunther parents cry foul, believing decision was made years ago

Man targeted, shot in North Bellmore

Man targeted, shot in North Bellmore

Tue, Nov 08, 2011

'It's scary, something like this coming so close to home."

Pit bulls maul woman in North Merrick

Pit bulls maul woman in North Merrick

Thu, Sep 29, 2011

Nassau County Detective Lieutenant Kevin Smith briefs staff reporter Laura Schofer on the condition of the woman.

Light Memorial Rises in wake of 2001 aftermath

Light Memorial Rises in wake of 2001 aftermath

Sat, Sep 10, 2011

Remembering the towers memorial in the early days.

Legislator Denenberg: LIPA, let there be light!

Legislator Denenberg: LIPA, let there be light!

Fri, Sep 02, 2011

Legislator shines light on LIPA, seeks answers.

Toxin’s CD release party rocks on!

Toxin’s CD release party rocks on!

Fri, Aug 26, 2011

Local musicians have lots to celebrate.

Why community newspapers still matter

Why community newspapers still matter

Sat, Aug 20, 2011

Bellmore /Merrick Life summer interns share their stories.

Rains flood the Meadowbrook Parkway

Rains flood the Meadowbrook Parkway

Sun, Aug 14, 2011

Check out photos from today's rains.

Nassau Coliseum Vote: How to vote absentee for August 1

Nassau Coliseum Vote: How to vote absentee for August 1

Fri, Jul 22, 2011

Going out of town? You can still vote on the upcoming referendum.

Aqua New York sold to Long Island American Water

Sat, Jul 16, 2011

Local residents will have new water entity to deal with.

Bellmore’s film expo opens - Local filmmakers debut new works July 7-14

Bellmore’s film expo opens - Local filmmakers debut new works July 7-14

Sat, Jul 09, 2011

14th annual Film Fest has kicked off.

Taxpayers could foot bill for a new Coliseum

Sun, Jun 26, 2011

Coliseum development would keep the Islanders here through 2045.

Calhoun graduate Brittany Georgalas debuts indie film

Calhoun graduate Brittany Georgalas debuts indie film

Sat, Jun 18, 2011

Calhoun senior dives into claymation project.

CHSD meeting celebrates leaders, retirees

Sat, Jun 11, 2011

Year-end meeting wraps up some business.

Forever 9’s Teens for Life uses education to prevent tragedies

Forever 9’s Teens for Life uses education to prevent tragedies

Sat, Jun 04, 2011

Kayla Babbush encourages peers to seek CPR training.

Neighbors tell BZA – No Billy Dean’s!

Sat, May 28, 2011

No cabaret wanted in their backyard.

Bomb scare a dud

Bomb scare a dud

Fri, May 27, 2011

Black suitcase contains only clothes

Man killed in car crash on Meadowbrook Parkway

Man killed in car crash on Meadowbrook Parkway

Sat, May 21, 2011

Freeporter killed on the Meadowbrook, photos by Paul DeMaria/MFD.

New legislative districts draw angry responses

New legislative districts draw angry responses

Fri, May 13, 2011

Residents show support for their local politicians.

Join the Purple Heart Pups walk for disabled vets

Join the Purple Heart Pups walk for disabled vets

Fri, Apr 29, 2011

Merrick plays host to guide dog fundraiser.

Merrick chamber KidsFest coming this weekend

Merrick chamber KidsFest coming this weekend

Fri, Apr 15, 2011

Robbie Rosen to perform. Come down to the Merrick LIRR parking for the annual Merrick Kids Fest.

Democrats cry foul

Sat, Apr 09, 2011

Funding distribution discussed.

Spring Breaks!

Spring Breaks!

Sat, Apr 09, 2011

Hanging out on a nice day.

Hearing to be opened on Wantagh cabaret

Sat, Apr 09, 2011

Hearing slated for this week.

19-year-old killed at Bellmore train station

19-year-old killed at Bellmore train station

Tue, Mar 29, 2011

Wantagh High School makes statement; young man planned to become a CPA

Robbie Rosen to perform at Islanders game Saturday

Robbie Rosen to perform at Islanders game Saturday

Thu, Mar 24, 2011

Former “American Idol” contestant Robbie Rosen will sign autographs and perform original song “Make It Through” at the Islanders game on Saturday, March 26, at the Nassau Coliseum in Uniondale.

Director removed from town animal shelter

Fri, Mar 18, 2011

Horan denies voice on 17-year old video is hers.

EXCLUSIVE: Wounded Bellmore EMT Justin Angell speaks

EXCLUSIVE: Wounded Bellmore EMT Justin Angell speaks

Tue, Mar 08, 2011

Brother's bravery helped save Mr. Angell

Bellmore EMT volunteer OK after shooting
Tragedy strikes the Wantagh community

Tragedy strikes the Wantagh community

Fri, Feb 11, 2011

Highway Patrol Officer Michael Califano, of Wantagh, dies in line of duty.

A nature study at Levy Preserve and Park

A nature study at Levy Preserve and Park

Fri, Feb 11, 2011

Photos from Linda Delmonico Prussen's recent nature hike at the Norman J. Levy Park and Preserve. These images should be very convincing to visit this local, free spot.