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Hey hey Bellmore! Your one-stop source for local news is here. Continue reading for all the updates. ☀️

In today's newsletter:

  • How Bellmore second graders are already stepping up as school leaders
  • Meet the Bellmore-Merrick musicians heading to NYSSMA All-State
  • How Bellmore JFK's 42-yard kick kept playoff hopes alive

Also on today's calendar: Walk For Epilepsy and 9 more events.

Today's riddle: What do you call somebody who crosses the ocean twice and doesn't take a bath? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Sunday: Tropical Rainstorm Isaias, with a high of 64 and low of 57 degrees.
  • Monday: A couple of morning showers, temps: high: 71, low: 59.
  • Tuesday: Some sun, then clouds; nice, with a high of 70 and low of 62 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Second grade students at Reinhard Early Childhood Center in Bellmore step into leadership roles (liherald.com) — Second graders at Bellmore's Reinhard Early Childhood Center are joining the Student Star Polisher Team, taking on leadership roles that start with welcoming classmates at an upcoming schoolwide pep rally. Through projects like positive-message posters and supporting events tied to Bellmore School District's leadership principles, these young students are practicing teamwork, respect, and responsibility close to home.
   

• Three Bellmore-Merrick students selected for NYSSMA All-State Music Festival (liherald.com) — Three Bellmore-Merrick Central High School District students have earned coveted spots at the NYSSMA All-State Music Festival in Rochester this December, showcasing local musical talent on a statewide stage. Representing Kennedy and Calhoun high schools, they were chosen after top-level auditions, reflecting both their dedication and the strong support of Bellmore-Merrick's music educators.
   

• Bellmore JFK football's Ryan Finkelstein kicks 42-yard FG to help key win over Valley Stream Central (newsday.com) — Bellmore JFK's football team, representing the local high school, secured a key 24-13 win over Valley Stream Central thanks to junior Ryan Finkelstein's late 42-yard field goal. The Cougars' powerful running game and resilient defense helped them overcome injuries and keep their playoff hopes firmly in their own hands.
   

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🗞 Nearby News

Wantagh

  • Overnight closures on three state routes in Nassau County (newsday.com)
  • Most Long Island congressional candidates won't have debates, part of growing trend (newsday.com)
  • Long Island commemorates third anniversary of Oct. 7 attacks (libn.com)

Merrick

  • Merrick's Martin Valk takes helm of N.Y. Kiwanis (liherald.com)

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P.S. The answer to today's riddle: "What do you call somebody who crosses the ocean twice and doesn't take a bath?" — A dirty double crosser ! (Thank you Theresia F. for sending it in!)
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