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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...
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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.
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
Tue, Nov 08, 2011
'It's scary, something like this coming so close to home."
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
Sat, Sep 10, 2011
Remembering the towers memorial in the early days.
Legislator Denenberg: LIPA, let there be light!
Fri, Sep 02, 2011
Legislator shines light on LIPA, seeks answers.
Why community newspapers still matter
Sat, Aug 20, 2011
Bellmore /Merrick Life summer interns share their stories.
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
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
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
Sat, Jun 04, 2011
Kayla Babbush encourages peers to seek CPR training.
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
Fri, May 13, 2011
Residents show support for their local politicians.
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
Fri, Apr 15, 2011
Robbie Rosen to perform. Come down to the Merrick LIRR parking for the annual Merrick Kids Fest.
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
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
Tue, Mar 08, 2011
Brother's bravery helped save Mr. Angell
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
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.
Merrick Chamber honors Man and Woman of the Year
Fri, Feb 04, 2011
Chamber and community newspaper honor those that have given back to the community.
Meet the Man and Woman of the Year
Sun, Dec 26, 2010
Lenny Heide and Erin Donohue to be honored at Merrick Chamber of Commerce installation dinner, January 27 at the Chateau Briand.
School fields to get "comfortable?"
Sat, Dec 11, 2010
CHSD fields hope to solve field-quality issue with a "blanket."
Animal care reviewed at town shelter
Fri, Nov 26, 2010
Two employees transferred pending investigation into actions at the animal shelter.
Be on the lookout!
Fri, Nov 19, 2010
Nassau police provide tips to prevent being a victim of purse snatchers
75 years of The Leader
Fri, Oct 29, 2010
75 years ago The Freeport - Baldwin Leader commenced publishing.
Headed for retirement
Fri, Oct 29, 2010
The couple behind the famed MaryBill Diner get set to retire.