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On March 1, Nassau County Executive Bruce Blakeman rebutted the claims made by New York Attorney General Letita James that his executive order banning male born trans athletes is illegal.
The anti-transgender controversy continues
Nassau County Executive Bruce Blakeman issued an executive order on Feb. 21 that banned transgender athletes who are male born from competing on female athletic teams in county parks, recreation spaces and museums. more
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Third graders at Camp Avenue School dressed the part for their living wax museum on Feb. 14.
Camp Avenue’s wax museum comes back to life
Influential figures both past and present came to life at Camp Avenue School in the North Merrick School District during their annual living wax museum event on Feb. 14. Leaders in technology, … more
Over 40 students, staff, and administrators gathered at the Open Forum held by the Racial Equity Club, a Black History Month event at Calhoun High School.
Black history celebrated with Calhoun club’s Open Forum
Students in the Racial Equity Club at Calhoun High School, in the Bellmore-Merrick Central High School District, have been busy throughout February, hosting events marking Black History Month. more
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Moore placed 38th out of 150 competitors in the 2024 Olympic Trials women’s marathon in Orlando this month, and has already setting her sights on the 2028 Olympics in Los Angeles.
Calhoun grad runs marathon in the Olympic Trials
Grace Moore, a 25-year-old runner and a Calhoun High School graduate, fulfilled a competitive dream earlier this month, taking part in the Olympic Trials women’s marathon in Orlando, Florida. more
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Calhoun Special Education Chairperson Melissa Rohr and student Nicole Radoslovich.
Bellmore-Merrick ‘COORE FEE’ shop hits the road
COORE FEE, the Bellmore-Merrick Central High School District’s coffee shop run by students in the special education program housed at Sanford H. Calhoun High School, took their business on the road on Feb. 16. more
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Fragments, a student-published literary magazines at Wellington C. Mepham High School was recognized as a superior magazine by the National Council of Teachers of English.
Bellmore-Merrick school district boasts top literary magazines
Fragments and Pegasus, student-published literary magazines at Wellington C. Mepham and Sanford H. Calhoun high schools, respectively, were both recognized as a superior magazine by the National Council of Teachers of English. more
More than 3,000 newspapers have closed across the country since 2005, resulting in countless communities losing essential platforms for sharing their stories. The Empire State Local News Coalition intends to reverse that by advancing new legislation and initiatives that would protect jobs, and incentivize small business to advertise.
Coalition formed to advocate for local journalism
A statewide group of local news organizations — comprising of more than 100 newspapers across New York — has launched The Empire State Local News Coalition, a joint advocacy effort to advance a legislative package intended to deliver long-term sustainability to the sector. more
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Adhi Sharma, president of Mount Sinai South Nassau with Pilar Stevens-Haynes, director of echocardiography, Jayne Dickie and Sherry Megalla, clinical cardiologist.
Jayne Dickie shares impactful heart health journey
Cardiovascular disease is the number one killer of women in the U. S., and Jayne Dickie is trying her best to significantly lower those numbers. more
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Mepham Social Studies Chairperson Robyn Einbinder arranged for Holocaust survivor and author Marion Blumenthal Lazan to visit with students and share her story of fleeing Nazi Germany, surviving concentration camps, and emigrating to the United States.
Holocaust education of utmost importance in Bellmore-Merrick schools
International Holocaust Remembrance Day was on Jan. 27, and educators in Bellmore-Merrick Central High School District commemorated the significant anniversary that holds profound historical importance through education and personal story telling from Holocaust and genocide advocates and survivors. more
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Teacher Kristin Fusaro checks the work of 8th grade students in the Past, Present, and Future class as they work to complete an escape room activity last week for Black History Month.
Grand Avenue Middle School immerses students in Black History Month
During Black History Month, many schools will celebrate and learn about the achievements of African-Americans, recognizing their contributions to the growth and development of the United States. more
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