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DeTommaso announces retirement years, he was named the the athletics director for two years, before becoming the assistant John DeTommaso, the eight- principal at Sanford H. Calhoun year superintendent of the Bell- High School. more-Merrick Central High In 2003, he left the district School District and a 33-year when he was appointed princieducator, has announced his pal of Bethpage High School, retirement, effective June 30 where he served for six years. He next year. then moved up, becoming the Michael Harrington, the assistant superintendent for district’s current cur riculum and assistant superininstruction in the tendent of curricuBethpage School lum, was appointed District for four to the position and years. will take the reins In March 2013, on July 1. DeTommaso “I’ve loved every returned to Bellm i n u t e o f i t , ” JOhN DEtOMMASO more-Merrick as DeTommaso told Superintendent, superintendent. the Herald Life. Bellmore-Merrick “It is our great “I’m just humbled fortune that you Central High School by i t a l l . T h e came back to finish appointment of District where you started,” Mike Harrington is Board of Educaawesome — he’s going to take tion Trustee Nina Lanci said at the district to new levels.” the Nov. 4 meeting, when “I’m overwhelmed with grati- DeTommaso’s retirement was tude,” Harrington said. “It’s announced. been an honor and a privilege to “During this time, DeTomhave called this my home for 18 maso has done an exceptional years.” job in fulfilling the duties as our DeTommaso began his career educational leader,” Board Presiin Bellmore-Merrick in 1988 as a dent Gina Piskin said. “The social studies teacher at Welling- growth of our district during his ton C. Mepham High School. After serving in that role for six Continued on page 4
By ANDREW GARCIA agarcia@liherald.com
Courtesy Kathleen Rice
U.S. REp. KAthlEEN Rice, seen casting her vote last week, will retain her seat after she defeated her Republican challenger, Douglas Tuman.
Bellmore, Merrick residents react to drawn-out election
By AlYSSA SEIDMAN and ANDREW GARCIA aseidman@liherald.com
At press time Tuesday, former Vice President Joe Biden had tallied over 75 million votes — more than any other presidential candidate in history — besting President Donald Trump’s 70 million-plus votes, the second most in history. Only two states remained to be decided, Georgia and North Carolina, according to
the Associated Press. The outcome of either, however, would not affect the overall outcome of the election. Biden had 290 electoral votes secured, the AP was reporting. If he were to win Georgia — an increasingly likely outcome — he would end the election with 306 electoral votes. A candidate needs 270 to win the presidency. Supporters of both candidates gathered at the Bellmore Long Island Rail Road station after the news was
re por ted. Biden-backers arrived to celebrate the president-elect’s victory, while Trump’s followers protested that the election is not over. Police were on the scene and told both sides to keep their distance from each other. U.S. Rep. Kathleen Rice, who last week won her reelection bid to serve New York’s 4th Congressional District, congratulated Biden and Harris on Twitter. Rice said the results of the election Continued on page 5
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