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A special softball game was played in Bellmore in honor of Breast Cancer Awareness Month.
Michael was the top boys’ name in the Empire State in 2012.
A football dream comes true for a high school senior in New York.
The Rose Brucia Educational Foundation offers a free program designed to keep elementary-aged children safe.
Luke Lang, who was diagnosed with leukemia in March, and formed a relationship with players.
Proceeds from the event in West Hempstead will go directly towards helping Nate Scheuer of North Bellmore.
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David Collins, 12, received one of the highest civilian honors because he saved a young boy from drowning at a graduation party in June.
David Collins, 11, will receive one of the highest civilian honors because he saved a young boy from drowning at a graduation party in June.
Vasavi Kumar has created an online life coaching web site, VasaviKumar.com
A new left-turn signal is being installed at Sunrise Highway and Hewlett Avenue.
LIRR representatives addressed residents concerns and spoke of projects at Bellmore, Merrick, Wantagh and Seaford train stations.
William Novello recognized for earning the distinction by Nassau County Executive Edward Mangano.
Steven Cole one of 13 young photographers honored in Astoria Federal Savings’ fourth annual Teen Photo Contest.
Four-month old boxer was last seen near corner of Oak Street and Newbridge Road Tuesday.
Nassau County Executive Edward Mangano honors Laura Spahn and Deanna Parlagreco for achieving the highest award that a Girl Scout may earn.
Temple B'nai Torah on Wantagh-Bellmore border invites CenterPoint Church pastor to speak at interfaith service just days before congregation is set to acquire synagogue’s former Massapequa property.
Aaron Birnbaum named recipient of South Merrick Community Civic Association Franklin M. Soling Memorial Scholarship award.
Peter J. Mancuso becomes 111th president of legal organization.
Funds will be used toward local organization’s “Fix-A-Feral” program.
Participating writers include New York Times “Modern Love” writer and memoirist Paula Ganzi Licata of Bellmore.
Festivities kick off bright and early Monday morning.
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The prognosis was not good for Carsyn Volpe when he was diagnosed in 2011, but now he's set for Pre-K and soccer this fall.
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Roadway slated to be closed from 6 a.m. to 4 p.m. Wednesday to Friday for bridge painting over Sloop Channel.