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Another school year ahead Dylan, Avery and Owen Gaynor headed back to class in the Bellmore Public School District on Sept. 5. More photos, Page 3.
Long Island Crisis Center to host 15th annual suicide prevention walk By JoRDAN VAlloNE jvallone@liherald.com
The Long Island Crisis Center is hosting its 15th annual suicide prevention walk on the Long Beach Boardwalk on Sunday, Oct. 1. The event, dubbed “Let’s Walk, Let’s Talk ... Stepping Together to Prevent Suicide,” unites those impacted by suicide, and raises funds so the crisis center can continue doing what it does best: remain a 24/7 center, that is there to help Long Islanders in times of need. About 15 years ago, a father of a teenager who had committed suicide reached out to the crisis center, according to Theresa Buhse, its executive
director since 2019. He was holding a walk in a park in Merrick, in honor of his daughter, and the crisis center became involved. “He reached out to us, and we were there,” Buhse said. “And I think that was the beginning. We were like, you know, this is something that is needed. You need a place for people to come together to know that they’re there to talk about suicide, but that everybody there is accepting and has either been touched by it or is comfortable talking about it.” Festivities will kick off at 10:30 a.m. on the boardwalk, at 1 Laurelton Blvd. Those who attend can expect music, along with informationContinued on page 27
There’s no place like Bellmore — but you don’t need us to tell you that. Whether you hail from north or south of Sunrise Highway, and pledge your allegiance to Mepham or Kennedy High School, Bellmore is a place worth being immensely proud of. It is full of kind people, an amazing fire department, wonderful restaurants, coffee shops and eateries, and pristine downtowns along both Bedford Avenue and Merrick Road. Bellmorites come together in times of need, because they want the best for not only themselves, but the people around them — their neighbors, their children and their friends. Go for a walk at Newbridge Road Park, or take a stroll through Bellmore’s pristine, South Shore neighborhoods. In Bellmore, there’s something for everyone. The Bellmore Herald is your community newspaper. There is no other publication or news outlet that knows this town, its people and the things they care about, more than us. This week’s Bellmore Herald is being mailed to every home, and includes a copy of our popular annual magazine, Living In Bellmore. It’s filled with great information you can use throughout the year and it features the many acts of kindness that make Bellmore such a great community. If you’re not a Bellmore Herald subscriber, we hope a look at this week’s paper will persuade you that you should be. If you’re not currently receiving the Bellmore Herald by mail each week, please help keep quality local journalism alive in your community by signing up for a free subscription. See our subscription offer inside on Page 9, or find us online at LIHerald.com/free. You can also call (516) 569-4000, Ext. 7. If you’re already a Bellmore Herald subscriber, thank you for your support. We hope you are pleased with our coverage. If you’re new to the Bellmore Herald, then you must know that our mission is to cover all the news of your neighborhood — from the schools to local sports, from houses of worship to philanthropic organizations. Enjoy the paper, and thanks for reading! Jordan Vallone, Editor