Tick-Borne Virus Worse Than Lyme Disease: New York Has 2nd Highest Number Of Cases: Patch PM

Also: Marine and Navy helicopters to land at park / Senate OKs legislation targeting MS-13 / Father charged after underage drinking party

You Can See 'Guardians' A Day Early, And Help An Orphanage In Uganda

The Bellmore Playhouse is holding a special screening of "Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 2" to help an orphanage in Uganda.

Mepham Postpones Annual St. Baldrick's Event Because Of Blizzard

The event will now be held next week.

Bellmore-Merrick’s One Voice, One Message Run Set For March 25

The run will raise money for Rise Against Hunger, an organization that helps families in need of food.

Long Island HS Football Coach, Aspiring Teacher Killed in Upstate Snowboarding Accident​​: Patch PM

Also: Burglar strips, crawls into bed / Teen hospitalized after rocks thrown through car window / Community rallies for 4-year-old girl

Bellmore-Merrick CHSD Hosting Addiction Forum

Learn the signs of the addiction, and how you can help those you love.

Soldier Returns Home, Surprises Mother at Long Island Restaurant​ [VIDEO]: Patch PM

Also: Grand jury report released in quadruple fatal limo crash / Man pleads guilty to 40 knifepoint robberies / Mosque burglary

Mepham Football Team Honored for Community Involvement

The team has raised money for breast cancer research and participated in park cleanups.

“Toys for Tots” Gets a Boost from New York American Water

​Water provider helps collect new toys for Nassau County's needy children.

Hempstead Town and Long Island Crisis Center Team Up to Create Senior Suicide Hotline

Following the apparent suicide of a veteran in Bellmore, the hotline will help seniors grappling with depression to find the help they need.

Mepham Students Collect Food for New School District Food Pantry

The students, part of the Leo Club, have been helping people all over the area.

Meet the Owner of Long Island's Trump House, and See Her Newest Decorations

Eileen Fuscaldo didn't expect her signs to get the response they have. But please, don't call her home "The Hillary House."

Meet the Owner of Bellmore's Trump House, and See Her Newest Decorations

Eileen Fuscaldo didn't expect her signs to get the response they have. But please, don't call her home "The Hillary House."

Long Island Home's Halloween Decorations Take the Internet by Storm

A video of the house, festooned with anti-Hillary and pro-Trump signs and slogans, has garnered millions of views.

Bellmore Home's Halloween Decorations Take the Internet by Storm

A video of the house, festooned with anti-Hillary and pro-Trump signs and slogans, has garnered millions of views.

Nassau Couple Delivers Baby on the Southern State Parkway

They didn't make it to the hospital, so the father delivered his baby on the side of the highway.

5 Times Gloria Estefan Taught Us About Strength

The inspirational superstar reminds us that success doesn’t happen without determination. [SPONSORED]

Bellmore 2016 Halloween Sex Offender Safety Map

There are 10 sex offenders living in the Bellmore area.

Senator Venditto Hosting Food Drive in Bellmore

Come down and give to the neediest in the community.

Free Veterans Medical Benefits Program Coming to Bellmore

The program will help veterans figure out what benefits they're entitled to. Appointments are recommended.

Town Opens its First Dog Park

The park is free for all Town of Hempstead residents, but dogs must be licensed and vaccinated.

Boy Scout Dedicating Courtyard to his Deceased Friend

Eagle Scout project will rebuild gazebo and benches, clean area, and dedicate it to Shawn Asman.

Town of Hempstead Open Cooling Centers to Help Beat the Heat

If you don't have air condition, go to a local cooling center to stay safe in the heat.

Eight Bellmore Girl Scouts Awarded Highest Honor

Local Girl Scouts Receive Gold Award During the Program’s 100th Year

Recalled IKEA Dresser Fell on 5-Year-Old Bellmore Boy: Report

The dresser fell over and hit the boy on the head back in May, according to the report.

Massapequa, Bellmore Jewish Congregations to Join Together

A merger ceremony will take place this weekend.

Officials Seize Hundreds of Turtles, Birds From Long Island Home: Reports

The homeowner previously had an alligator removed from his home, according to the reports.

5 Minutes With Cancer Survivor Mary Maddox

The Bellmore resident, who recently underwent treatment for cancer, spoke to Patch.

Long Island Boy Plays Trumpet For Veteran After Memorial Day Parade Canceled

When a veteran showed up for the canceled parade, Nicholas DeGregorio made sure he didn't go home without being honored.

North Bellmore Student Set to Graduate From SUNY Potsdam

The commencement ceremony will take place this weekend.

Bellmore's Danielle Shivek Struts Runway for Alzheimer's Funds & Awareness in Women's Fashion Show

Danielle Shivek of Bellmore was recently among volunteer models to participate in Long Island Alzheimer's Foundation Women's Fashion Show.

Autistic Student Left Alone on Bus at Nassau BOCES

The matron and bus driver involved were both immediately removed from bus duty, the school says.

Town of Hempstead Breaks Ground on New Dog Park

The park is set to open this summer.

The Art of Wise Water Use

New York American Water Announces Art Contest for Service Area Fifth Graders.

Long Island Marathon 2016 Results

Check out all the winners from this year's Long Island Marathon.

Long Island Marathon 2016: What You Need to Know

The event will be kicking off this weekend and is expected to attract thousands.

Creative Empowerment Arts Contest for High School Students requires submissions on the Life and Experiences of Today's Youth

Each high school Junior and senior winner receives $1000.00 scholarship * Grades 9 and 10 winners each receive a $500.00 leadership grant.

WalkaThon April 16, 2016 to Benefit AMT Children Of Hope and Baby Safe Haven

April 16th Start time 9:30 Inside Westfield Mall Sunrise Highway North Entrance by Sears.

Police Offering $5,000 For Info on LIRR Graffiti Incidents

There has been a recent graffiti spike along the LIRR branches of Bellmore, Massapequa, Merrick, Seaford and Wantagh.

Girl Scouts of Nassau County Ship Over 1 Million Cookies to Troops

The cookies were sent to troops overseas as a way to show appreciation.