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2 Your NewsMag 2022 | Vol 8 N o 10NEWS CHAMBER RIBBON CUTTING CEREMONIES The Chamber of Commerce of the Bellmores welcomes new businesses to the chamber with a ribbon cutting ceremony. Rare Violet Boutique is located at 213 Bedford Avenue, Bellmore Village and Brow Design New York is located at 2932 Merrick Rd., Bellmore The Merrick Chamber of Commerce welcomes new members to the chamber with a ribbon cutting ceremony. Montana Brothers Pizzeria & Restau rant located at 2162 Merrick Mall and The Nesting Place located at 2150 Merrick Mall in Merrick.
The North Bellmore School District Board of Education will discuss the future of the district’s facilities during its Aug. 11 and Aug. 30 meetings. This follows the completion and review of the stated-mandated five-year build ing conditions survey during the July 7 meeting. Residents are invited to attend the Aug. meetings and listen to presen tations on potential capital projects at its elementary schools, including an overhaul to the district’s HVAC system, provided by district administration. For residents who cannot attend in person, the meetings will be livestreamed. http://www.northbellmoreschools.org.VisitTheAug.30meetingwillbeginat6:30p.m.ThemeetingswillbeheldatMartinAvenueSchool,2616MartinAve.,Bellmore.
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Sock Drive for Veterans P lease donate new pairs of socks which will be distributed to vet erans in need. Drop off donation bins located at Merrick Fire Depart ment, Empire Hose Company #3 at 2300 Merrick Avenue, Merrick; North Merrick Fire Department, 2095 Camp Avenue, Merrick and First National Bank LI at 1810 Merrick Avenue, Mer rick
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I n effort to raise billions in revenue for public transit projects and sig nificantly decrease traffic into Manhattan, the MTA releases details on the proposed Congestion Pricing. Nassau County Legislator Steve Rhoads addresses his disapproval of the Congestion Pricing in a press confer ence and asks Nassau County residents to get informed on what Congestion Pricing means and voice their opinion. Legislator Rhoads told the crowd that Congestion Pricing is disguised as a way to reduce environmental impacts and cars on the roads, but in reality it is sim ply a $1 billion dollar a year tax directly on the backs of suburban commuters. Nassau County is already one of the highest taxed counties in the nation and with inflation and gas prices continuing to soar, we are now being taxed to go to work, to medical appointments or even just enjoy a day with family and friends in New York City. The tolls could be as high as $34.50 per day (for non E-ZPass holders) during peak hours, so for the average person who goes to the office 5 days a week, you can expect to pay over $800 a month just to go to work. This is ridicu lous. Residents are continually being taxed out of New York. Congestion Pric ing is just a tax on suburban commut ers.Legislator Steve Rhoads invites resi dents with questions to call his office at 516-571-6219. Look for an online peti tion calling for an immediate elimina tion of this new tax. It will be up on the Nassau County website eos/610299457111266com/107688205330158/vidRhoadsgov//515/District-19---Steven-D-https://www.nassaucountyny.soon.Viewthepressconferenceat:https://www.facebook. Bellmore School Board to Discuss Potential Capital Projects
Assemblyman Dave Mc Donough (R,CI -Mer rick) representing the 14th Assembly District will host his annual School Supply Drive through Tues day, September 6. As the cost of living continues to rise and inflation destroys the wallets of average New Yorkers, we must come to gether as a community to assist struggling families. “A child’s success is ev eryone else’s success,” said McDonough. “No kid should at tend school without the essential sup plies they need. Pleas join me in this effort to help children facing tough fi nancial issues at home.” Donations can be dropped off at McDonough’s district office at 404 Bedford Avenue, Bellmore between 10am and 4pm, Monday through Fri day up to September 6.
New York Pushes Ahead on Congestion Pricing
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Bellmore • Merrick NEWS: Chamber of Commerce Welcomes New Businesses with Ribbon Cutting Ceremony
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on Congestion Pricing; North Bellmore School Board to Discuss Potential Capital Projects; Merrick Kiwanis Summer Sock Drive for Veterans; McDonough is Collecting Donations for Annual School Supply Drive (page 3); Congratulations to Eagle Scout Christopher Dubon (page 6); Murry Officiates Wedding of Merrick Residents (page 9) SCHOOL NEWS: Bellmore-Merrick Board of Education Reorganizes (page 6); Over 30 Years Fun at Merrick’s Summer Recreation Program!; Bellmore-Merrick STEAM Camp Ignites Fun and Creativity (page 7) HEALTH MATTERS: What You Need to Know About Life-Saving COVID-19 Treat ments (page 8) ENTERTAINMENT: Hosting Tips for Backyard Summer Gatherings (page 10); Entertainment In and Around … Bellmore Friday Night Car Show… Food Trucks Come To Merrick …Speed Dating & Sin gles Social Events…Jones Beach Board Walk Band Shell Free Live Music Series…Town of Hempstead Summer Free 2022 Concert Series…Shows at The Paramount in Huntington… Live Entertainment at the LandMark On Main Street… Nas sau County Free Movie Nights at Eisenhower Park, Lakeside Theatre… Tanger Outlet Famous Food Festival… Bellmore Family Street Festival Coming to Bellmore…The Public Library Offers Entertainment Options in person and Online (page 11) WHO’S WHO AT YOUR NEWSMAG Advertising and Publishing Jill Bromberg Jill Bromberg PUBLISHER Your NewsMag 516-633-8590 jill@yournewsmag.com
T here are bountiful entertainment choices this summer in and around town. From the family friendly Bellmore Friday Night Car Show to a beautiful evening at Jones Beach Boardwalk Band shell where you can enjoy the night air at the beach while being entertained by an amaz ing tribute band playing your favorite songs. There are plenty of other free concerts in and around town includ ing the Town of Hempstead free con certs in the park. Or, if you prefer a concert at an indoor venue, look no further than The Paramount, Land Mark On Main Street or Westbury Theatre.Would you like to sample foods from around the world? Don’t miss the Famous Food Festival at the Tanger Outlets. Do you think it would be fun to go to an outdoor movie venue, then you are in luck because Nassau County has Free Movie Nights at Eisenhower Park, Lakeside Theatre. Don’t forget to look to your public library for en tertainment. Yes, the library offers all kinds of en tertainment options. Reserve museum passes, join a reading club , borrow and enjoy audiobooks, eb ooks, movies, music and more! Get your digital li brary card and enjoy from any device with a screen - your computer, your phone, car and even your TV. Perhaps your in the mood for a backyard summer gathering. There are some tips inside to create a re laxing summer vibe with great food and wine. For over 30 years the kids that attend the Merrick Summer Recreation Program have been enjoying all kinds of fun. Something to consider for your kids next season. While the younger children enjoyed the Merrick Summer Recreation Program rising eighth graders in the Bellmore-Merrick Central High School Dis trict participated in a STEAM Summer Camp Pro gram igniting fun and creativity!
The Bellmore-Merrick Central High School Dis trict Board of Education is off to a good start this year by voting into office two exceptional ladies. Nina Lanci as president and Janet Goller as vice president for the 2022-2023 school year. Both were sworn into office at a recent meeting.
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Christopher Dubon of Bellmore achieved the rank of Eagle Scout. Congratulations on achieving this very difficult and lengthy process that only few scouts ever achieve. The Court of Honor was held at the Bellmore Presbyterian Church. Congratulations to Merrick’s newly weds married this summer. Brian Toto married Samantha Portetto and Adam Guest married Tana Roslan at Hemp stead Town Hall. Hempstead Town Clerk Kate Murray officiated the wed dings.Commuter Alert: Congestion Pricing - Tolls could be as high as $34.50 per day during peak hours to get into New York City. Find out more about this tax on suburban Assemblymancommuters.DaveMcDonough is collecting do nations for his Annual School Supply Drive and Merrick Kiwanis is hosting their Summer Sock Drive for Veterans. See inside to find out where to makeWhiledonations.stopping the spread of COVID-19 is the goal, the reality is that people are still contracting the disease. For this reason it is important to be aware of available treatments. Check out the latest in COVID treatments in the Health Matters section. Do you know of something newsworthy that you would like to share with Your NewsMag readers? Is your business celebrating an anniversary or some one in your family celebrating a special occasion? We want to know. After all, your news is our news. Your NewsMag is now optimized for viewing on any device and social sharing. Read digital stories and follow live links for an exciting interactive experi ence. Your NewsMag is keeping up with the times deliv ering community news digitally so you can enjoy Your NewsMag when you want, where you want from your cell phone, iPad or desktop. Would you like to get Your NewsMag sent directly to your inbox? Email jill@yournewsmag.com and request your free digital edition delivered directly to your inbox. Follow us on Facebook where you can let us know which stories you like. I hope you enjoy reading this edition of Your NewsMag Jill@yournewsmag.com Phone: 516-633-8590 P.O. Box 15, Bellmore, New York 11710 at: edit@yournewsmag.com (page 2); New York Pushes Ahead
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Bellmore-Merrick Board of Education Reorganizes
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The Bellmore-Merrick Central High School District’s Board of Education held its annual reorganization meeting on July 12. Nina Lanci, who served as vice president last year, was voted as the new board president, while Janet Goller was named vice president for 20222023. Both officers were sworn in at the meeting.Superintendent Michael Harrington thanked both Lanci and Goller for their dedication, saying, “This is the most ex ceptional team of board members, who have gone above and beyond for this community and those in it.”
Congratulations to Eagle Scout - Christopher Dubon Eagle Scout is the highest achieve ment or rank attainable in Boy Scouts of America. Since its incep tion in 1911, only four percent of Scouts have earned this rank after a lengthy re view process. Hempstead Town Coun cilman Anthony D’Esposito and Town Clerk Kate Murray congratulated Chris topher Dubon of Bellmore on the occa sion of him becoming an Eagle Scout. The Court of Honor was held at the Bell more Presbyterian Church.
Photo courtesy of Bellmore-Merrick Central High School District
Rising eighth graders in the Bell more-Merrick Central High School District recently participated in a two-week STEAM Summer Camp pro gram. Campers explored and expanded their knowledge of code, design and ad vanced their skills building VEX IQ ro bots. STEAM participants spent time each day with coding and robotics teachers to explore various pathways of interest.“Over the last five years, coding, ro botics and 3D printing has been a high priority in the district’s seventh grade curriculum,” stated Robert Soel, depart ment chair of science and STEAM. Soel continued, “The STEAM Summer Camp is a wonderful chance for students to continue enriching their knowledge of science, technology, engineering, art and math in a fun and educational set ting.”Teachers Ed Catapano, Deanna Oca mpo, Dan Stiglitz and Rob Walsh pro vided their expertise throughout this engaging opportunity for students.
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Running for more than 30 years, the Merrick School District once again hosted its summer recreation program for students. Approximately 220 chil dren throughout the district participat ed in the multidisciplinary program, which included classes in needlepoint, gym, STEAM, crafts, arts, computers, clowning and jewelry-making. Throughout the program, students al so participated in spirit days, such as “Decade Day,” “Pajama Day,” and “Group-uplet Day,” and took part in the program’s first annual Gaga Ball tourna ment, as well as a field day. The program, coordinated by teachers Melissa Robinson and Kelly Merkle, is staffed each summer by certified teach ers and counselors. Not only does it provide an opportunity to keep kids ac tive during the summer months, but it affords students the opportunity to so cialize with students from other schools throughout the district. For incoming kindergartners, it offers them the chance to acclimate to the elementary school setting. Photo courtesy of Merrick Union Free School District
Fun at Merrick's Summer Recreation Program!
Bellmore-Merrick STEAM Camp Ignites Fun and Creativity
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What You Need to Know About Life-Saving COVID-19 Treatments
• Get informed. The Food and Drug Administration has authorized certain antiviral medications and monoclonal antibodies. Antivirals and monoclonal antibodies can help your immune sys tem fight off the coronavirus infection, with a goal of preventing you from be coming seriously ill. Antivirals target certain parts of the virus to stop it from replicating, while monoclonal antibod ies help the immune system better rec ognize and stop the infection. In both cases, medications need to be pre scribed by a healthcare provider and started as soon as possible after diagno sis to be effective.
• Be your own advocate. Many pa tients have discovered firsthand that persistence can be necessary when it comes to getting treatment for COVID-19. When Jill Hein’s 83-year-old father tested positive, his primary care provider told him he wasn’t very sick and to go home and call if he got any sicker.“When this information was relayed back to me, I objected and asked that Dad follow up with his pulmonologist immediately. He didn’t want to, insist ing that his primary care provider said he was doing okay. It wasn’t until I told Mom, ‘This can kill him,’ that I got through to them and she called his pul monologist for a second opinion. With in four hours of having the infusion, Dad felt himself getting better. Over the next couple days, he continued to im prove at home. Thankfully, he fully re covered,” says Hein. For more information about treat ment options, as well as COVID-19 care tips, visit lung.org/treating-covid. With people taking fewer precautions as COVID-19 restrictions are lifted, the virus is spreading at a high rate. The good news is that there are treatments available for the most vulnerable among us to help avoid severe illness and hos pitalization. ~ StatePoint
While stopping the spread of COVID-19 is the goal, the reality is that every day, more people contract the disease. For this reason, it’s important to be aware of available treat ment options. The Treating COVID-19 Campaign, which was developed independently by the American Lung Association, with grant support from Regeneron and GSK, is sharing some important insights into outpatient treatment options: • Know your risk. It’s important to know if you’re at high risk for severe ill ness from COVID-19, as this can deter mine what treatments are available to you. There are many factors that may put you in the “high risk” category, in cluding if you’re 65 and older, you smoke cigarettes, you have a chronic lung disease, are immunocompro mised, or are living with certain medical conditions, including chronic lung dis ease, heart disease, diabetes and chron ic kidney disease. Individuals who are overweight or pregnant also fall in the high-risk category. You can see a full list at •Lung.org/covid-19.Test,andthentreat, at onset of symptoms. Experiencing symptoms that may be COVID-19? Get tested right away. If you test positive and are high risk, speak with your healthcare provid er promptly about treatment options that may help prevent severe illness and reduce the risk of hospitalization. Cur rently available treatments include anti virals or monoclonal antibody treat ments (mAbs). Your healthcare provider can help you determine the best course of treatment for you, which needs to start as soon as possible to help prevent possible progression of severe illness.
9Your NewsMag2022 | Vol 8 N o 10 Murray Officiates Wedding of Merrick Residents Hempstead Town Clerk Kate Murray officiated the wedding of Merrick resi dents Brian Toto and Samantha Portetto and Merrick residents Adam Guest and Tana Roslan at Hempstead Town Hall. Congratulations to the newlyweds! Residents interested in obtaining their marriage license and/or sched uling a wedding ceremony should call the Office of the Town Clerk at (516) 812-3014 or visit hempsteadny.gov/ marriage. Hempstead Town Clerk Kate Murray with newlyweds Samantha Portet to and Brian TotoHempstead Town Clerk Kate Murray with newly weds Tana Roslan and Adam Guest
SUMMER SIPS
• Salty cheeses pair especially well with sweet wines, as the saltiness brings out the sweetness even more.
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It’s the time of year for backyard bash es with friends and family. The best part about being the host? Creating relaxing summer vibes with great food andJoewine.Welch and Zach Feinberg, good friends and co-founders of In Good Taste, a new kind of winery on a mission to make wine more accessible and less intimidating for the everyday drinker, offer these backyard party tips for warm weather fun:
When pairing wine and cheese, an easy place to start is by looking for cheese from the same region where the grape first originated. While this works in most cases, these quick, additional rules that look at age, depth and complexity can help you take pairing a step further:
• Young and soft cheeses with silky textures and creamy body pair especial ly well with young and lively wines full of fruit, good acidity and spirited aro mas.•To stand up to the richness and in many cases, sharpness of aged cheeses full of rich, fatty and savory flavor, choose old, bold and rich wines with good tannins that leave a tacky feeling on your tongue.
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The best wines for summer are re freshing and feature high acidity, a light-to-medium body, and a dry fla vor leading to a crisp finish. Think whites, rosés and light-bodied reds. To invigorate your guests and en hance the subtle tasting notes of these wines, serve them at a slight chill. Be sure to consider your glass ware, too. “Stemmed glassware keeps warm hands off cold wines and helps maintain the right temperature for longer,” says Welch.
Anyone who has enjoyed a thought ful wine flight knows that variety is the spice of life. Whether you’re throwing the party yourself or need the perfect hostess gift, consid er In Good Taste’s flights, which are offered at every price point in the brand’s patented 187 milliliter mini bottles, giving hosts the ability to put eight tastingforniavibeslight,deliveringwinesdifferentonice.ReallyonthosesummeryistheirCaliWineMixerflight,which includes all the greats, including Rosé, Sauvignon Blanc and Chardonnay, along with some surprises. The brand makes snacks easy for hosts too, offering a premium selection of meat and cheese with Antonelli’s Cheese Shop’s careful ly curated Cheese Meats Treats tray. To shop flights and gifts, book a virtual or in-person wine tasting with an expert, or for additional wine 101, visit in gooodtaste.com.“Youdon’tneed to be a sommelier to get wine right at your backyard gather ings and other events,” says Feinberg. “Wine is for anybody who enjoys it, and with a little bit of know-how, this aspect of summer hosting can be fun, not stressful.” ~StatePoint
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Hosting Tips for Backyard Summer Gatherings
Every Sunday 10am - 4:00pm throughout the summer. The marketplace features many great vendors and food trucks to en joy on Sundays.
TOWN OF HEMPSTEAD SUMMER FREE 2022 CONCERT SERIES
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FOOD TRUCKS COME TO MERRICK!
JONES BEACH BOARDWALK BAND SHELL FREE LIVE MUSIC SERIES at Field 4 Jones Beach Boardwalk Bandshell Friday, August 19 at 8;00pm Don’t miss Half Step’s tribute to the Grateful Dead. Friday, August 26 at 8:00pm Fleetwood Mac tribute band Fleetwood Macked plus Tom Petty tribute band Refugee Sunday, August 28 at 8:00pm Billy Joel tribute band Captain Jack
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TANGER OUTLET FAMOUS FOOD FESTIVAL at 152 Arches Circle, Deer Park on August 26- 28, 2022 features over 60 food vendors from the tri-state area. A family fun event $8 to attend each day when you purchase tickets online with further discounts for multiple day entry purchase. Tickets at the door will be avail able at $14 per person/per day. Children ages 8-12 only $6 admissions. Free admis sion for children 7 and under. FAMILY STREET FESTI VAL will be coming to Bellmore Septem ber 22 - 25, 2022. Exciting fun and enter tainment for the entire family! www.bell
ENTERTAINMENT IN AND AROUND…
BELLMORE FRIDAY NIGHT CAR SHOW - Every Friday night at the Bell more Train Station from 6:00pm10:00pm weather permitting. Free to walk through. Admission fee for cars $5.
THE PARAMOUNT visit website for shows coming to Huntington. Gift Cards can be purchased online and can be re deemed at The Paramount or Spotlight for tickets, drinks/food. visit https://para mountny.com/
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NASSAU COUNTY FREE MOVIE NIGHTS AT EISENHOWER PARK, LAKESIDE THEATRE All movies will be gin at dusk. All showings weather permit ting at the Lakeside Theatre in Eisenhower Park, Parking Field #6. Thursday, August 18 …“The Mitchells vs. TheThursday,Machines”August 25 …“Ghostbusters Af terlife”
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PUBLIC LIBRARY - IN PERSON OR ONLINE Public Library offers all kinds of entertainment Borrow and enjoy audiobooks, eBooks, comics, movies, TV, magazines, or music every where you have a screen - your computer, your phone, your car, even TV. All you need is a library card. To get your digi tal library card visit try,guage,umbrarybrary.org/digital-card-application/https://www.nassauliThelihassomuchtooffer.Reservemusepasses,readingclubs,learnalanartsandcrafts,researchonAncesandaccesstoHoopla,Kanopy&more!
SPEED DATING & SINGLES SOCIAL EVENTS visit weeekenddating.com for speed dating and single events listed by age group.
LANDMARK ON MAIN STREET visit website for live entertainment coming to Port Washington konmainstreet.org/events/https://www.landmar
Monday, August 15 at 8:00pm “Hooked on a Feeling” with 45 RPM at Newbridge Road Park, Bellmore Tuesday, August 16 at 8:00pm Dance the night away with The Mystic at Oceanside Park,Wednesday,OceansideAugust 17 at 8:00pm Long island’s favorite eclectic rock bands, Won derous Stories at East Village Green, Levit townThursday, August 18at 8:00pm Gypseyperforming the hits of Stevie Nicks and Fleetwood Mac at Merrick Road Park, MerrickFriday, August 19 at 8:00pm “Take it Easy” as Desert Highway plays the hits of the Eagles at Town Park, Point Lookout Friday, August 26 at 5:00pm Radio Flashback, Virtue & Vice, The music of the Black Crowes and Zeppelin at Town Park, PointSaturday,LookoutSeptember 3 at 7:30PM Mike DelGuidice & Big Shot with he Big Shot Homs celebrating the music of Billy Joel followed by Spectacular Fireworks Display at Town Park, Point Lookout
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