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e are proud to present our annual Bellmore Guide, a special supplement to the Bellmore Herald Life.

Those of us who live here know that Bellmore is a wonderful place. In this little book, you’ll find many of the organizations and institutions that make it so very special.

The purpose of the Guide is to expand upon what the Herald Life does each week: describe and celebrate this unique community and its many services and organizations.

For newcomers, the Guide provides a comprehensive guide to all the community has to offer.

Longtime residents and business leaders will also find it a handy reference guide.

We hope you enjoy this year’s Guide. We’ve tried to make it the best guide to Bellmore ever published. We also hope you enjoy reading the Bellmore Herald Life 52 weeks a year.

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The American Legion hosted Bellmore’s Memorial Day parade and solemn ceremonies.

Winthrop Avenue Elementary School third-graders performed a special concert for parents, peers and administrators in March.

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Welcome.........................................5 Chamber of Commerce Greeting .....8 Chamber of Commerce Bios.... 10-12 Living In ........................................16 Health Services.............................20 Emergency Numbers .....................22 Schools ........................................24 Senior Citizens ..............................34 Libraries........................................26 How to Reach the Herald ..............40 Clubs and Organizations ...............28 Parks and Recreation ....................30 Places of Worship..........................32 Town of Hempstead.......................36 Nassau County .............................36 Elected Officials ............................35 Chamber of Commerce .................38

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he Chamber of Commerce of the Bellmores is pleased to provide you with this handy guide, which is filled with helpful information. The guide lists the nearly 300 members of the Chamber of Commerce who are committed to making our community a great place to live.

In their 325-year history, the communities of the Bellmores have grown with a population exceeding that of many cities in the country. The South Shore, with numerous canals and excellent waterways, is an asset to boat owners and fishermen. The community boasts a vibrant and growing business community, along with one of the finest education systems in the state.

The Chamber of Commerce gives back to community throughout the year. In early spring, there is the Easter parade, where about 300 children from our area bring their parents for a day of fun in Bellmore Village –– shopping local merchants and receiving free treats. May starts our ever-popular Friday Night Car Show, where more than 400 car owners display their wonderful restored cars from yesterday. Visitors are allowed to view the car show and then stroll down beautiful Bedford Avenue or enjoy a meal in one of our fabulous eateries.

In late September or October, we host Nassau County’s largest family-oriented event of its kind, the Bellmore Family Street Festival, which hosts an estimated 120,000-plus visitors. In the fall, there is the Halloween parade, where another 400 children in costume come to town to parade and trick-ortreat the merchants who provide treats. The Santa run takes place the day after Thanksgiving. The

chamber brings Santa throughout the Bellmores on a fire truck. The chamber then presents Santa and a free movie to the children at the Bellmore Theater, to the delight of hundreds of families. Our Christmas tree lighting and holiday extravaganza bring horsedrawn carriages and an old-time trolley to the heart of the village. More than 500 families come out to enjoy the holiday spirit. The last event of the year is the annual menorah lighting, which brings together the community to celebrate the festival of lights.

Traveling in and around the Bellmores you will notice the chamber’s commitment to beautification and enhancement. Our downtown boasts awardwinning revitalization designs, featuring updated architecture and facade improvements that provide an old-fashioned shopping village experience.

Our beautiful 9-11 Memorial Park at the North Bellmore Library and the Veterans Memorial Park in Bellmore Village are adorned with seasonal flowers and provide a place for private reflection.

The chamber is also pleased to have a strong working relationship with all our elected officials from the town, county and state. Rounding out our partnership is our dedicated police, fire, auxiliary police and emergency medical providers. We rely on them for so much and are very grateful for all their support.

We ask you to support your local businesses by shopping locally and helping make the business community prosper and flourish. We look forward to sharing our wonderful community events with you and to keeping the chamber and community partnership thriving.

OFFICERS President Debby Izzo Dirty Dawg

Council Marc Menzies - OverviewComputer Services Jimmy Moniodes - Nancy, “The Cupcake Lady” Robert Podolski - North Bellmore Fire Dept.

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Chamber of Commerce Bios DEBBY IZZO, PRESIDENT

Debby Izzo, The Dirty Dawg, is a proud mother of three children: Dawn, Debi, and Dennis. She has also been blessed with four beautiful grandchildren: Katlynn, Katrina, Matthew and Joshua.

Debby is the President of The Dirty Dawg dog groomer, which opened in October of 2006 on Newbridge Road in North Bellmore and has been growing ever since. They expanded in December 2010 and now carry some retail necessities. They have a client list in excess of 3,200 families, each with at least one, but most with multiple pets. They are a family owned and operated shop with a mother and daughter team at the helm. Debby and Debi have worked side by side for almost 15 years and plan to have the next generation follow them in the ranks. They continue to serve the Bellmore/Merrick area while gaining a number of clients that travel from as far away as Port Jefferson and Manhattan. Debby’s motto is “Bring them in soiled, get them back spoiled!”

Debby has been a member of the Chamber of Commerce of the Bellmores since 2006, has served on the Board of Directors since 2008, and is currently the president. She was awarded the NCCC Small Business Person of the Year for 2010. She serves on various committees such as Programs and Hospitality, Beautification, Street Fair, Fund Raising, Friday Nite Car Show and Awards. She is also an active member of the Bellmore Lions Club.

She donates her time and service whenever possible to the Bellmores and surrounding communities to help keep small businesses vibrant and prosperous.

PETER RAY, VICE PRESIDENT

Peter Ray, AG Electric Supply Company. Peter and his wife Lois have been married for 30 years. He is the father of seven and grandfather of 11. He owns AG Electrical Supply Company, located at 2751 Grand Avenue, Bellmore and 143 West Main Street, Bay Shore.

Peter has been in the electrical supply business for 54 years. Peter is a very community oriented person who was very involved in youth hockey, little league baseball and swimming. For 12 years Peter was on the Island Trees Board of Education; for two of those years, he was President. He was awarded the Lifetime Achievement Award from the Island Trees PTA. Peter is a member of Levittown Kiwanis. He was honored to be Distinguished President for two years and is still very involved. For the last seven years, he and his wife have volunteered to help out at the tree lighting in the village; they also help out at the Friday Nite Car Show during the summer and the Street Fair.

Peter is honored to serve as a vice president for the Bellmore Chamber of Commerce; he believes in supporting the local merchants.

JOE VERDI, RECORDING SECRETARY

Joe Verdi – Owner of Income Tax Plus for the past 30 years along with his wife Martha. He began his tax career as a multi-state tax accountant with Avis Rent A Car and then a large multi-state food service company. In the early ‘80s, while working as the regional manager for a computerized tax preparation firm, he saw the need for a tax professional who understood investment products. He also saw the need for an investment professional who understood tax law and could serve the needs of his clients. In 1984, he opened Income Tax Plus in North Bellmore to meet both needs.

In 2000, the company moved to its present location at 1725 Bellmore Avenue. He has been a member of the

Chamber of Commerce since 1986 and has served as treasurer for 10 years, vice president, and co president. He has served on most committees including Advertising, Street Festival, Events and helped organize the very successful Friday Nite Car Show. In 2009, he and his wife Martha received the Chamber’s Lifetime Achievement Award. He is enrolled to practice before the Internal Revenue Service, a member of the Better Business Bureau, The National Association of Tax Professionals, and both the National and New York State Society of Enrolled Agents.

DAN YNGSTROM, TREASURER

Dan Yngstrom - Vietnam War Veterans Association, was born and raised in North Merrick, where he still lives with his family and fiancée, Rebecca. He is a board member of the North and Central Merrick Civic Association for the past four years. Dan has been an active member of the Vietnam War Veterans Association ("VWVA") since the organization was formed in 2005.

VWVA, a Bellmore based veterans organization, is devoted to service to veterans and the community. In 2008, Dan was honored with an award from the commander for his dedication to the organization. Dan has served as their representative to the Chamber since 2011.

Dan first became involved with the Chamber in 2008, when he was working for Legislator Dave Denenberg.

Since then, Dan has gotten more involved, helping out with many events. In 2010, he joined the Street Festival Committee, where he has served as co-chair of the Military Zone for the last four years, as well as vicechair of the Sports Expo. In 2011, he joined the Friday Nite Car Show Committee, volunteering his Friday night most weeks to help run the show. Dan looks forward to continuing his work on the board and his service to the community in his new position as treasurer.

JILL BROMBERG

Jill Bromberg - Publisher and Advertising Director of Your NewsMag Bellmore/Merrick, your community news magazine that focuses exclusively on the hamlets of Bellmore and Merrick. Your NewsMag is available in print delivered to every home in Bellmore and Merrick as well as on line by visiting www.YourNewsMag.com.

Jill was introduced to the Bellmores by her husband Marc who grew up in South Bellmore. Her family has always been active participants in the community in which they live. Many years ago, as a college student at Syracuse University S.I. Newhouse School of Public Communications, Jill made a presentation to the Syracuse Chamber of Commerce recommending a bus from the college campus to the down town area explaining how it would benefit both students and merchants. That bus is still in service today. She continues that family tradition of community involvement by bringing Your NewsMag to all residents in Bellmore and Merrick simply because they live here. She has been an active member of the Chamber of Commerce of the Bellmores for the last 5 years and served on the Board of Directors for the last three. Prior to starting her own publication, Jill was the Advertising Manager for L & M Publications, Publishers of Bellmore Life and Merrick Life newspapers. Her local community experience is preceded by over 26 years of working in the advertising and promotions industry. In addition to the last six years Jill has spent working for L&M Publications she has over 26 years experience in the advertising and promotions industry. She is also a

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graduate of Syracuse University S.I. Newhouse School of Public Communications where she studied journalism and advertising. Her work experience includes corporate and agency strategic planning for the promotion of retail consumer goods. Jill has held the position of marketing manager of Springs-Wamsutta and General Foods International as well as group director of Rowland Promotion and Design, a promotions division of Saatchi and Saatchi specializing in grass roots promotions and marketing campaigns. Jill lives locally and shops the Bellmores as part of her every day routine. Jill feels that it is privilege to continue to serve as a board member of a great Chamber in a community that she truly enjoys.

GENE JUDD

Gene Judd - Island Greenery - Gene was born and raised in Merrick where he, like many others in his profession, began cutting lawns for the neighbors.

At an early age it was clear that Gene was a natural entrepreneur. This quickly turned into a business and became a full time job after high school. Gene was the owner/operator of Royal Landscaping which serviced properties in Merrick, Bellmore and Wantagh.

In 2002, Gene purchased Island Greenery, located in Bellmore Village on Grand Avenue. Island Greenery was in desperate need of renovations and TLC. After completing the necessary renovations, Island Greenery quickly evolved into a full service nursery--offering a wide variety of annual and perennial flowers, trees, and shrubs. Services included weekly maintenance, landscape design and installation; later on, a masonry division was added to complement the landscape design service. Island Greenery’s employees included local students and retirees alike. After nine years of growth, Gene felt Island Greenery had outgrown its location and needed to expand. After discovering a local property for sale, he decided to make the move.

Island Greenery’s new home is now located on the corner of Bellmore Avenue and Oak Street, the property is 25,000 square feet, more than doubling the original location. The move has enabled Gene to provide his clients with a much greater plant selection and additional services. Since the original purchase of Island Greenery, Gene has been active in the Chamber of Commerce of the Bellmores. Later, he became a board member and contributor to many events (such as the Bellmore Street Fair and the annual Christmas Tree Lighting). Gene has also been a member of the Knights of Columbus for the past 27 years and is currently the vice president of The Bellmore Lions Club. Gene was recently honored by the Bellmore Republican Club for his continued support.

BRUCE DETZEL

Bruce Detzel - Stop & Shop - Bruce was born in Queens and raised on Long Island. Bruce has kept his roots on Long Island and currently resides in Selden, with his three daughters. He attended Queens College for two years and was in the military for two years. Bruce has been in retail for 29 years. For the past 9 years, he has been store manager of the Bellmore Stop & Shop, which employs more than 180 people. Stop & Shop takes great pride in being part of the Chamber of Commerce of the Bellmores and working with the community.

HECTOR GRANADOS

Hector Granados - Bedford Delicatessen & Caterers

- He owns the Bedford Delicatessen and Caterers, located at 105 Bedford Avenue and has been in the delicatessen business for nine years. About 15 years ago, Hector moved to Bellmore and started working at Blossom Farms on Bedford Avenue. He was also a catering manager in East Meadow; he was very interested in catering events and found his passion in the world of Gastronomy, so he decided to have his own delicatessen and catering business. It has been a very successful experience. Hector is a member of the Lions Club in Bellmore and participates in the Strawberry Festival (organized by the Bellmore Lions and Kiwanis Clubs). He is also an Extraordinary Minister at the Holy Redeemer Church and volunteers for the Breakfast with Santa at the Saint Elizabeth Ann Seton Regional Catholic School. Hector loves to help people, play with his kids, cook and, most importantly, enjoy time with his family.

KEVIN MACKINNON

Kevin MacKinnon - Bellmore Bean Café. Kevin has been a Bellmore resident for the past 19 years. He has three daughters, two of whom are married with four beautiful grandchildren.

Kevin retired from Yellow Freight after 35 years.

Having a great pension, he was able take a year of traveling to visit his two daughters who live out of state as well as indulge in a vacation here and there. As a proud Bellmore resident, he felt the need to get more involved in the community. Not only did he join the Bellmore Lions Club, but he also decided to join the Chamber of Commerce, which he heard nothing but good things about. Kevin is not one to take a back seat. He is always looking for a challenge; therefore, he got more involved and asked to be on the chamber’s Board of Directors.

Kevin works on many chamber committees and is cochairman of the successful Friday Nite Car Show.

EMILIO MANZO

Emilio Manzo - Community Wellness Council.

Emilio has lived in Bellmore for 54 years. He is the president of the Community Wellness Council of Bellmore & Merrick. Emilio has served on the Chamber of Commerce of the Bellmores Board of Directors for a total of 17 years. In that time, he was involved with many of their committees and has been a part of the Street Fair for 21 years. Emilio’s participation has been instrumental in the Toys for Tots Annual Drive program for the Bellmore area and the Marine Corps. Emilio has helped the town with their holiday events for children and has headed golf events to help fund-raising for the Chamber. Emilio is the proud driver of the Chamber’s golf cart for all the events and Friday Nite Car Show.

MARC MENZIES

Marc Menzies, Overview Computer Services, LLC, was born and raised in Plainedge, NY. In 2003, his father, Dr. Gerard H Menzies, decided to open up a dental practice in North Bellmore. Faced with the challenges of opening up a new business, Dr. Menzies enlisted the help of his son (then, 14 years old), to research, purchase and install an office network infrastructure as well as a server and two client PCs. Marc was also responsible for the configuration of the Dental Practice Management Software. A couple of years later, he was trained as a Dental Assistant and still assists his father every Sunday until this day. After graduating from Island Trees High School in 2006, Marc went

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Continued from page 11 onto study physics at Stony Brook University for two years before deciding to take a different path. It was after realizing that he had been assisting friends and family (and some small businesses) with computers for years that he knew where his passion truly lies.

Marc opened up Overview Computer Services, LLC in January of 2010 and started to lease an office in the same Professional Building where his father practices dentistry. Overview deals in all kinds of computer service and repairs and specializes in IT work for small and medium businesses. Overview has recently become a Managed Service Provider, which allows for his company to develop a deeper relationship and better serve his clients’ technology needs via VCIO services. Although Marc temporarily relocated his office in order to facilitate his acquisition of LI Computer Repairs (LICR, LLC) with his Business Partner, Raz, in 2013, he is planning on coming back to the South Shore in 2014. When not working with the frustrations of the IT world, Marc spends his time with his friends and family, and his beautiful girlfriend, Alyssa. He enjoys camping, playing his cello, and exploring Manhattan.

JIMMY MONIODES Jimmy Moniodes - Nancy, “The Cupcake Lady!”

Jimmy is co-founder and designer of Nancy, “The Cupcake Lady!” (formerly known as Got Cupcakes?) and has been a Bellmore resident since 2000. After 20 years in the display and event industries, Jimmy and his wife Nancy, “The Cupcake Lady” opened Got Cupcakes?” on the north end of Bedford Avenue.

After only four short years, their bakery has become a Bellmore staple and is synonymous with the community at large. With Nancy’s baking and Jimmy’s guidance, they achieved “Best Retailer in Bellmore 2012” and have been nominated in the “Best of Long Island Bakery & Dessert” category. Jimmy has participated in numerous community events from local charities, school events, the Strawberry Festival and the Bellmore Street Festival. Jimmy, a Chamber member since 2010 enjoys being on the Board and being an active part of our wonderful town.

JAMES SPOHRER James Spohrer, Bellmore Automotive, Inc – Jim was born and raised in Merrick. He has been married to his wife, Marie, for 33 years and has called Bellmore home for 30 years. He has five sons and three grandchildren. Jim and his wife own Bellmore Automotive, Inc. located at 950 Bellmore Avenue. Jim started servicing cars at the age of 14 when he worked pumping gas and changing oil at a local gas station; since then, he has continued to service cars in the Bellmore, Merrick and East Meadow areas. In 2004, he opened Bellmore Automotive.

Jim is also active with the Boy Scouts, boasting three Eagle Scouts. He served as Cub Master for five years for Cub Scouts Pack 577 in North Bellmore, and is currently an Assistant Cub Master, continuing to coordinate their annual Pinewood Derby. In addition, Jim is an assistant scout master with Troop 577 in North Bellmore. Last June, Jim was honored as Bellmore Life’s “Father of the Year.” He has been a member of the Bellmore Chamber of Commerce for three years, and especially enjoys volunteering Friday evenings for the Friday Nite Car Show and being a member of the Festival Dream Team.

BOB PODOLSKI Bob Podolski – North Bellmore Fire Department

Bob grew up in Roosevelt and married Nancy, a Bellmore native, in 1963 and took up residence in North Bellmore. In October of 1964 they became the proud parents of Robert (Robby). Bob has been an active member in several organizations and has dedicated his life to service and support being a true partner to the Bellmore’s community. He has been a fireman for 52 years between Roosevelt and North Bellmore and was awarded North Bellmore Fireman of the Year in 1970.

He also reached the rank of captain, chief and fire commissioner for 10 years. As an appointed delegate, Bob represents the surrounding fire departments for the Nassau County Firefighters Burn Center Foundation.

On the weekends Bob is an usher at Saint Barnabas Church and past president of both the Kiwanis Club of the Bellmores and North Bellmore Republican Club.

He is also the past vice-president of the North Bellmore Civic Association. Since his son’s accident in 1985, Bob was chosen to make policies for the head injured in Albany from 1992 through 1996. Bob had the honor of being Community Person of the Year in 2005. Bob has made an enormous contribution to the Bellmore Street Festival. First he assisted in the Animal Zone and was affiliated and coordinator of the Sports Expo for the past eight years. Bob has also helped the Chamber with the Fright Nite Car Show, Easter Parade and Santa Run. When Bob has spare time, he likes to swim and enjoys getting away to Pennsylvania.

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Billy Polara, owner of Polara Jewelers, which has been located in the heart of Bellmore Village since 1975. When it comes to Billy, he is an expert in his field and is known in the village as the” jeweler with the heart of gold”. Billy is the father of 2 daughters and the proud grandfather of three grandchildren, two girls and one boy.

Polara Jewelers offers a wide range of quality jewelry and other accessories, including engagement rings and watches. They also do on site ring sizing, soldering, engraving, restringing, repairs and appraisals; they are a full service one stop jewelry store. Billy has been a proud member of the chamber for many years and has always been involved in many of the events.

He has been a great team player and sponsor of many of these events. Billy is also a member of the Bellmore Lions Club. This year Billy was the recipient of the NCCC Small Business Person of the Year Award.

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William Wilgus started WAW Creative Construction in 1984 and joined the Chamber of Commerce in 1989.

He has served in various capacities on the Board of Directors of the Chamber since 1991 and was vice president for over 10 years. He has coordinated the Crafts Fair at the Bellmore Family Street Festival for a number of years. Bill built and sets up each year the Menorah for the Annual Village Holiday display. He continues to actively participate in Chamber activities including ribbon cuttings, beautification, parades, the Annual Santa Visit and maintains the Chamber sign, shadow boxes and surrounding planting area. Bill was the recipient of the NCCC 2002 Small Business Person of the Year Award. After earning an associates degree in construction technology from SUNY Farmingdale, Bill served on their Alumni Board of Directors for eight years and ran the annual Homecoming event. He has been a member of the International Union of Operating Engineers since 1972.

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World War II veteran Chris Iannacone, 92, was among the hundreds of attendees at the Bellmores’ annual Memorial Day parade in May. Behind him were Mary Lou Peterkin, Maureen Mckena and Mary Tripp of the American Legion Ladies Auxiliary Post in Bellmore.

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Alison Frankel, president and founder of the South Bellmore Civic Association, said, "Bellmore is unique because we have so many family-owned businesses, which is rare these days. I love walking with the stroller around the block and passing beautiful homes on the water, while enjoying the bay breeze.

"My favorite community event," Frankel continued, "is the street fair and festival by the train station –– especially since it's so dog friendly" The Chamber of Commerce of the Bellmores annually sponsors the Bellmore Family Street Festival, which is held in Bellmore Village, the community's downtown, in September or October. This year it will be held from Sept. 17 to 20. Over the years, it has become the largest family street fair in Nassau County, annually attracting more than 100,000 fair-goers. See the Bellmore Chamber's website or the Bellmore Herald Life for more details.

Three school districts serve the community –– Bellmore, North Bellmore and the BellmoreMerrick Central High School District. The two elementary districts feed into the Central District.

The Bellmore-Merrick Central High School District spends $13,000 on a typical student, compared to the state average of $10,963. Ninety-four percent of the district’s graduates attend college, compared with the state average of 74 percent.

Marie Testa, superintendent of the North Bellmore School District, has lived in the community nearly her entire life. The Bellmores, she said, "have a small-town feel. We don't have a lot of commercial businesses that other towns have. We have Bellmore Village as the heart of the community."

A big part of what makes the schools so great is the close partnership between teachers and students, Testa said. "The teachers love the students.

It's that simple," she aid. "They want the best for the children. It's a very caring community."

The superintendent added that Bellmorites are kind-hearted people. "It's a safe neighborhood, warm, inviting, close-knit. It's a homey place to be," she said.

The first records of the community that is now the Bellmores appeared in the mid- to late-1600s.

It all began when a prominent farmer, John Smith, gave his son, Jeremiah, a land deed for 100 acres of salt marsh. The marsh provided a fine hay, ideal for raising cattle. Soon, people came from all around to lay claim and buy acreage on the marsh.

Robert Bedell, another of Bellmore’s earliest settlers, moved to the community during the 1640s. He was among the more successful salt marsh farmers.

The Bedell home, built by John Bedell, Robert’s son, still stands at Merrick Road and South Saint Marks Avenue. It has been declared an historical landmark.

Another early pioneer was Thomas Southard, a farmer from what is now North Bellmore, who owned 200 acres of land in 1655. Southard’s home still sits by what is now the Southern State Parkway.

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Continued from page 16 It, too, has since been declared a landmark.

In the late 1700s, George Washington marched through the community to decorate Revolutionary War heroes. As Washington made his way along Merrick Road, he noted the abundance of Bellmore’s salt grasses in his journal.

Before Bellmore became Bellmore in the 1880s, the community was divided into two distinct neighborhoods. North Bellmore was known as Smithville South, and Bellmore was called New Bridge.

In the 1860s, shortly after the Civil War, the Long Island Rail Road was built a few feet south of where the current trestle stands near Sunrise Highway.

At the time, the community comprised mainly fishermen and farmers, who used the Long Island Rail Road to ferry their goods to market.

The railroad unified the community. In fact, the Long Island Rail Road renamed the SmithvilleNewbridge region as Bellmore in the early 1880s.

There are probably 150 stories as to how Bellmore got its name. According to local historians, Bellmore was likely given its moniker to connote “beautiful village.”

Bellmore has had its fair share of notable talent. TV weather prognosticator Elliot “Storm” Field graduated from Mepham High School in 1966, and TV producer Roone Arledge in 1948. Actor George Kennedy lived in Bellmore and attended St. Barnabas Parochial School. New York City Mayor Rudolph Giuliani lived in North Bellmore. And Central Intelligence Agency Director William Casey also called Bellmore home at one time.

Many famous Civil War veterans also lived in Bellmore, including Andrew Jackson Russell, who fought at Gettysburg and died in the 1930s.

The WEAF Radio tower, which broadcasted from Maple Avenue in the 1930s, was an important landmark in Bellmore.

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Bellmorites flocked to Nancy, the Cupcake Lady, on Bedford Avenue for free sweet treats after the annual Easter Parade, sponsored by the Chamber of Commerce of the Bellmores in March. Several local businesses worked with the Chamber to create an afternoon of family fun for residents.

Bellmore. The Bavarian Village on Sunrise Highway is a memorable piece of Bellmore history. In its heyday, during the 1930s, the German restaurant, a place remembered for “immense fun,” was often booked for weddings. Its cuisine attracted people from throughout the metropolitan area. It was later renamed Sunrise Village.

McCluskey’s Steakhouse, which closed in 1995, was famous throughout the metropolitan area.

Patrons from as far as New Jersey would venture to the eatery for its steak and fried onions.

Trudie Cowen founded the Historical Society of the Bellmores in 1974, shortly before the community’s 300th anniversary.

Today, the Bellmore/North Bellmore community, which is home to roughly 36,000 residents, stands as one of Nassau County’s finest communities. Bellmore Village, the restored “old-fashioned” downtown, now links Bellmore’s past with the present.

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Emergency Services

Police Police................................................................................................................911 1st Precinct ...........................................................................................573-6100 Covers north of the Sunrise Highway.

7th Precinct ...........................................................................................573-6700 Covers south of the Sunrise Highway.

Fire Bellmore Fire Department Non-emergency phone ............................................................................221-4418 Emergency...............................................................................................783-6600 www.bellmorefd.com Headquarters 230 Pettit Ave. Daniel Holl, Chief Vincent Montera, 1st Assistant Chief Thomas Stroerger, 2nd Assistant Chief engine company No. 2 2670 Bellmore Avenue Station No. 3 2455 Newbridge Road North Bellmore Fire Department Non-emergency phone ............................................................................409-4660 Emergency phone ....................................................................................781-9200 www.northbellmorefd.com 1500 Newbridge Road Michael Rut, chief

Joseph Domiano, 1st Assistant Chief Mark DiRenzo, 2nd Assistant Chief George Serviss, 3rd Assistant Chief Smithville South Hook, ladder and engine company No. 1 1550 Newbridge Road engine & rescue company No. 2 829 Newbridge Road AmBulANce ServiceS Bellmore-merrick emS Non-Emergency ......................................................................................785-7700 Emergency...............................................................................................742-3300 Mailing - P.O. Box 8, Bellmore 11710 Headquarters 2434 Grand Ave. Christopher Benes, Chief www.bmems.com otHer emergeNcy liNeS child Abuse Hotline (New york State)..........................................(800) 342-3720 Coalition Against Domestic Violence (Nassau county) .....................................................................................542-0404 li crisis center ......................................................................................679-1111 Domestic violence Hotline ...........................................................(800) 942-6906 Poison control center ...........................................................................542-2323 rape victims Hotline (Nassau county) ..................................................222-2293 runaway Hotline ..........................................................................(800) 786-2929

Tempo Group A Family Counseling Center

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Schools

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Public SchoolS North Bellmore District Administration Office 2616 Martin Ave. 992-3000 Superintendent: Marie Testa www.northbellmoreschools.org Martin Avenue School (K-6) 2616 Martin Ave. 992-3115 Principal: Frances Bennett Newbridge Road School (K-6) 1601 Newbridge Road 992-3116 Principal: Marilyn Hirschfield Park Avenue School (K-6) 1599 Park Ave., N. Merrick 11566 992-3117 Principal: Eileen Speidel Saw Mill Road School (K-6) 2801 Saw Mill Road 992-3118 Principal: Jeffrey Rosof John G. Dinkelmeyer School (K-6) 2100 Waltoffer Ave. 992-3114 Principal: Faith Skelos Bellmore District Administration Office 580 Winthrop Ave. 679-2900 Superintendent: Dr. Joseph Famularo www.bellmoreschools.org Charles A. Reinhard Early Childhood Center (PreK-2) 2750 S. St. Marks Ave. 679-2930 Principal: Patricia Castine Winthrop Ave. School (3-4) 580 Winthrop Ave. 679-2920 Principal: Sally Curto Shore Road School (5-6) 2801 Shore Road 679-2950 Principal: Patrice Matthews Bellmore-Merrick Central High School District Administration Office Brookside school 1260 Meadowbrook Road, North Merrick 11566 992-1000 Superintendent: John DeTommaso

Courtesy Daniel Sheffield

Kennedy High School students Mara Friedman and Julianna Codispoti performing in the school’s spring production of “Thoroughly Modern Millie.”

www.bmchsd.k12.ny.us Sanford H. Calhoun High School (9-12) 1786 State St., Merrick 11566 992-1300 Principal: Nicole Hollings John F. Kennedy High School (9-12) 3000 Bellmore Ave., Bellmore 11710 992-1400 Principal: Lorraine Poppe Wellington C. Mepham High School (9-12) 2401 Camp Ave., Bellmore 11710 992-1500 Principal: Michael Harrington Grand Avenue Middle School (7-8) 2301 Grand Ave., Bellmore 11710 992-1100 Principal: Carlo Conte Merrick Avenue Middle School (7-8) 1870 Merrick Ave., Merrick 11566 992-1200 Principal: Taryn Johnson Parochial SchoolS St. Elizabeth Ann Seton Regional School (N-8) 2341 Washington Ave., Bellmore 11710 785-5709 Principal: Leeann Graziose Private SchoolS Alphabetland Preschool Center

1775 Newbridge Road North Bellmore, N.Y. 11710 826-9339 Director: Marie Munoz Bellmore United Methodist Nursery School 2640 Royle St., Bellmore 11710 221-1483 Director: Maureen Weeden Merokee Day School 10 Wynsum Ave., Merrick 11566 378-6333 Director: Vivian Kanter Progressive School of Long Island (K-8) 1425 Merrick Ave., Merrick 11566 868-6835 Director: Eric Jacobson www.progressiveli.org South Shore Country Day School and Camp 1149 Newbridge Road, North Bellmore 11710 785-3311 Director: Chris Vicedomini Friedberg JCC Early Childhood Program 225 Fox Blvd., Merrick 11566 379-9386 Director: Ellen Hoffman www.friedbergjcc.ec educational ProgramS Bellmore-Merrick Child-Care Program Brookside School 1260 Meadowbrook Road, N.

Merrick 868-6027 Executive Director: June Smith The Bellmore/Merrick Cultural Arts Foundation Brookside School 1260 Meadowbrook Road, North Merrick 11566 992-1015 Chairwoman: Rona Weiss Literacy Nassau Call for programs offered.

187 Smith St., Freeport 11520 867-3580 President: Robert Genalo Web site: www.literacynassau.org Long Island Infant Developmental Program 2174 Hewlett Ave., Suite 105, Merrick (631) 300-2333 Director: Lenore K. Stamm Long Island Crisis Center 2740 Martin Ave., Bellmore 11710 Hotline - 679-1111 Business- 826-0244 Executive Director: Linda Leonard Web site: www.longislandcrisiscenter.org Tempo Group Inc. Provides drug and alcohol treatment.

Brookside School 1260 Meadowbrook Road, N. Merrick 11566 546-9008 Executive Director: Barry Wilansky

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Libraries Bellmore memorial liBrary

2288 Bedford Ave., Bellmore 11710 .......................................................785-2990 Director: Maureen Garvey bellmorelibrary.org Hours: Monday-Thursday ........................................................................9:30 a.m. - 9 p.m.

Friday .................................................................................... 9:30 a.m. - 5:30 p.m.

Saturday (July, Aug.) .............................................................. 9:30 a.m. - 1:30 p.m.

Saturday (Sept.-June)..................................................................9:30 a.m. - 5 p.m.

Sunday ...............................................................................................1 p.m.-5 p.m.

Sunday (July-Aug.) .........................................................................................Closed

North Bellmore PuBlic liBrary 1551 Newbridge Road, North Bellmore .................................................785-6260 Director: Thomas Bazzicalupo www.northbellmorelibrary.org Hours: Monday-Thursday ............................................................................9 a.m. - 9 p.m.

Friday ...............................................................................................9 a.m. - 6 p.m.

Saturday...........................................................................................9 a.m. - 5 p.m.

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Saturday (July, August)......................................................................9 a.m. - 3 p.m.

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Summer Hours (6/16/2015-9/1/2015) Monday-Wednesday .........................................................................9 a.m. - 9 p.m.

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North merrick PuBlic liBrary 1691 Meadowbrook Road, North Merrick 11566 ...................................378-7474 Director: Tom Witt northmerrickpubliclibrary.org Hours: Monday-Thursday ...........................................................................10 a.m. - 9 p.m.

Friday .............................................................................................10 a.m. - 6 p.m.

Saturday.........................................................................................10 a.m. - 5.p.m.

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Summer Hours (June 22 - Labor Day Weekend) Monday-Thursday ...........................................................................10 a.m. - 9 p.m.

Friday .............................................................................................10 a.m. - 6 p.m.

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2279 Merrick Ave., Merrick 11566 ..........................................................377-6112 Director: Ellen Firer www.merricklibrary.org Hours: Monday-Wednesday .........................................................................9 a.m. - 9 p.m.

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Kids and librarians alike enjoyed celebrating their love of Star Wars at the Bellmore Memorial Library in January.

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Clubs and Organizations

Bellmore American Legion Post No. 948 2730 Royle St. 783-7127 Commander: William Harms

Bellmore Lions Club P.O. Box 1159 Central Bellmore Homeowners Association P.O. Box 1291 781-9440 centralbellha@aol.com President: Marge Congello

British War Veterans 40B Dunes Lane, Port Washington 11050 944-5240 Secretary: Jane Black

Chamber of Commerce of the Bellmores 2700 Pettit Ave. 679-1875 Host of Nassau County's largest family street fair. www.bellmorechamber.com President: Debby Izzo Community Parent Center Brookside School, Room 31 1260 Meadowbrook Road, North Merrick 11566 771-9346 Director: Wendy Tepfer Community Wellness Council of Bellmores/Merricks Brookside School, room 31 1260 Meadowbrook Rd. North Merrick 11566 992-1073 Director: Fran Licausi Kiwanis Club of the Bellmores P.O. Box 11 448-4774 www.bellmorekiwanis.org President: John Burke Long Island Citizens in Action 62 Elinore Ave., Merrick 11566 546-9868 Contact: Marge Harrison Lupus Alliance of America 2255 Centre Ave. 783-3370 (800) 850-9000 Executive Director: JoAnn Quinn Civil War Roundtable P.O. Box 915 785-2593 President: Clarence Anspake Jr. anspake@optimum.net Mepham Alumni Association c/o Mepham High School, 1024 Camp Avenue 785-8230 www.mepham.org

North Bellmore American Legion Post No. 1749 1298 Newbridge Road 786-5130 Commander: Frank Colon Jr. Caroline Bert/Herald Life

Bellmore Little Leaguers carried banners during their opening-day parade.

United Cerebral Palsy Assoc. of Nassau County 380 Washington Ave., Roosevelt 11575 378-2000 Merrick-Bellmore Pnina Chapter 766-2725 President: Tracy Drayer Dayan Lilah Group of Hadassah 766-2725 President: Tracy Drayer National Federation of the Blind of New York State Greater Long Island Chapter 2704 Beach Drive, Merrick 11566 868-8718 President: David Stayer FREEMASoNS Baldwin Masonic Hall, Spartan Lodge 956 754 Prospect St., Baldwin 11510 867-9812 Russ Sparrow North Bellmore Civic Association P.O. Box 569, North Bellmore 754-2601 mail@northbellmorecivic.org northbellmorecivic.org President: Stu Weinstein The South Bellmore Civic Association P.O. Box 881 Bellmore, N.Y. 11710 (516) 418-BAYS (2297) southbellmorecivic@gmail.com

FRATERNAL Knights of Columbus Council No. 3689 101 Frederick Ave 785-9407 John O'Leary, Grand Knight Sons of Italy in America Giovanni Caboto Lodge No. 2372 2101 Bellmore Ave 800-322-6742 President: Anthony Capriola PoLITICAL Nassau County Democratic Committee 500 Old Country Road, Suite 103 Garden City, N.Y. 11514 294-3366 Chairman: Jay Jacobs www.nassaucountydems.com Nassau County Republican Committee 164 Post Avenue, Westbury 11590 334-5800 Chairman: Joseph Mondello SERvICES American Red Cross-Nassau County Chapter 195 Willis Avenue Mineola, NY 11501 747-3500 www.redcross.org/ny/mineola vETERANS Nassau County American Legion 121 Powell Ave. Rockville Centre 11570 536-3796

veterans of Foreign Wars Bellmore vigilant Post No. 2770 2400 Bedford Avenue 785-9506 Commander: Leonard Fabrizio YoUTH Bellmore-Merrick Youth Association (The Braves) 2365 2nd St. East Meadow 11554 679-8340 President: Gary Ouelette Bellmore Little League P.O. Box 1228 www.bellmorelittleleague.org President: Joseph Maniscalco Boy Scouts of America 797-7600 ext. 120 District Executive: Jim Seegert Girl Scouts of Nassau County 110 Ring Rd. West Garden City 11530 741-2550 ext. 232 MvP Specialist: Vicky Strauber North Bellmore-North Merrick Little League P.O. Box 624, N. 785-8173 President: Larry McGrath Police Activities League Bellmore-North Bellmore 2276 City Pl. 679-5990

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Madison Theatre Christmas Celebration, A Ziegfeld Holiday

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Parks & Recreation

Town Parks Merrick road Park Golf Course .............................................................868-4650 2550 Clubhouse Road, Merrick 11566 Merrick Park ..........................................................................................868-4373 (tennis, basketball, baseball, handball) norman J. Levy Park and Preserve.........................................................804-2000 1600 Merrick Road, Merrick 11566 newbridge road Park and Pool .............................................................783-2500 2600 Newbridge Road, Bellmore 11710 Pool.........................................................................................................783-2518 Rink.........................................................................................................783-6181 Baldwin Park ..........................................................................................546-4481 3232 South Grand Ave., Baldwin Harbor 11510 Tennis Courts...........................................................................................546-2240 Ball Field .................................................................................................546-2233 Skate Park...............................................................................................379-3779 Coes neck Park ......................................................................................868-8190 1240 Coes Neck Road, Baldwin 11510 Echo Park ...............................................................................................483-7400 399 Nassau Blvd., West Hempstead 11552 CounTy Parks Eisenhower Memorial Park ....................................................................572-0348 1899 Hempstead Turnpike, East Meadow 11554 Golf information ......................................................................................572-0327 Cow Meadow Park..................................................................................571-8685 701 South Main Street, Freeport 11520

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Louis Digrazia, right, of North Bellmore, the Town of Hempstead sanitation commissioner, led Joshua Laird, the National Parks of New York Harbor commissioner, on a tour of the Norman J. Levy Park and Preserve in Merrick in June. Laird came to learn more about how to convert a decommissioned landfill into a wildlife refuge.

sTaTE Parks Jones Beach state Park .........................................................................785-1600 Ocean Parkway and Meadowbrook Parkway, Wantagh 11793 Valley stream state Park .......................................................................825-4128 P.O. Box 670 Southern State Parkway, Valley Stream 11580

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Places of Worship

Bellmore Jewish Center 781-3072 2550 South Centre Ave. 11710 Rabbi: Dahlia Bernstein Bellmore Presbyterian Church 785-2590 2740 Martin Ave. 11710 The Rev. Dr. James W. Pastor: Barnum Bellmore United Methodist Church 221-1220 2657 Clarendon Ave., Bellmore 11710 Pastor: The Rev. Charles Ferrara Chabad Center for Jewish Life 833-3057 2174 Hewlett Ave., Merrick 11566 Rabbi: Shimon Kramer Program Director: Chanie Kramer Grace Evangelical Lutheran Church 785-5029 1294 Bellmore Ave., Bellmore

11710 Pastor: The Rev. James Krauser Jaam’e Masjid Mosque 785-1426 1425 Newbridge Road, North Bellmore 11710 President: Anis Siddiqiue CenterPoint Church 826-0432 98 Jerusalem Ave, Massapequa 11758 Pastor: Brian McMillan

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Bruce Katz played the guitar as the Bellmore Jewish Center’s Rabbi Dahlia Bernstein and Cantor Elliott Joseph Yavneh sang along to holiday songs during a 2014 menorah-lighting ceremony.

Neighborhood Assembly of God 221-3719 2832 Merrick Road, Bellmore, 11710 Pastor: Robert J. Caridi St. Barnabas the Apostle Roman Catholic Church 785-0054 2320 Bedford Ave., Bellmore 11710 Pastor: Friar Joseph Coschignano

St. John’s Lutheran Church E.L.C.A. 785-4331 2150 Centre Ave., Bellmore 11710 Pastor: The Rev. Laurie Cline

of Bellmore (Conservative) 781-2650 1373 Bellmore Road, North Bellmore 11710 Rabbi: Howard Gorin

St. Mark the Evangelist Episcopal Church 679-1184 1692 Bellmore Ave., North Bellmore 11710 Temple Beth-El

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Where children Learn & Play ...

Grace Lutheran Preschool

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2 1/2 year old program 3 year old program 4 year old program Morning and Afternoon Sessions available * Reasonable Monthly Tuition * * * *

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Eleventh-grader Kim Mathison straightened Alexa Capalbi’s hair in cosmetology class at Calhoun High School. The class is a magnet program that attracts students from throughout Bellmore-Merrick.

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Senior Citizen Services

Bellmore Library Seniors........................................................................785-2990 2288 Bedford Ave. Bellmore Senior Center..........................................................................221-9696 2000 Bellmore Ave. Coordinator: Ireene Reifer, Fifty Five Plus.........................................................................................766-4341 Meets at Friedberg JCC 15 Neil Court, Oceanside 11572 Friendly Seniors of Bellmore..................................................................785-0054 2320 Bedford Ave. Jewel Quinn Senior Center.....................................................................571-8675 North Merrick Brookside School 1260 Meadowbrook Road, North Merrick 11566 Director: Jeanne Ruvolo Nassau County Department of Senior Citizens Affairs..........................227-8900 60 Charles Lindbergh Blvd., Suite 260, Uniondale 11533 Commissioner: Lisa Murphy Senior Adult Programs ...........................................................................766-4341 Barry and Florence Friedberg JCC 15 Neil Court, Oceanside 11572

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C.J. Marie, of North Bellmore, after winning the Ms. New York Senior America pageant.

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uniteD StateS Senator Charles E. Schumer (D) 780 Third Ave., New York, N.Y. 10017 (212) 486-4430 United States Senate 322 Hart Senate Office Building Washington, D.C. 20510 (202) 224-6542

uniteD StateS Senator Kirsten E. Gillibrand (D) 780 3rd Ave., Suite 2601 New York, N.Y. 10017 (212) 688-6262 United States Senate 478 Russell Building Washington, D.C. 20510 (202) 224-4451

u.S. repreSentative 4th DiStrict Kathleen Rice (D) 300 Garden City Plaza Garden City, N.Y. 11530 Phone: (516) 739-3008 Washington, DC Office 1508 Longworth H. O. B. Washington, D.C. 20515 Phone: (202) 225-5516

governor

Andrew M. Cuomo (D) NYS State Capitol Building Albany, N.Y. 12224 (518) 474-8390

naSSau county executive Edward P. Mangano (R) 1550 Franklin Ave. Mineola, N.Y. 11501 (516) 571-3131

town of hempSteaD SuperviSor Kate Murray (R) One Washington St. Hempstead, N.Y. 11550 (516) 489-6000

State attorney general Eric T. Schneiderman (D) NYS State Capitol Building Albany, N.Y. 12224-0341 (518) 474-7330

naSSau county comptroller George Maragos (R) 240 Old Country Road Mineola, N.Y. 11501 (516) 571-2386

town of hempSteaD town clerk Nasrin Ahmad (R) One Washington St. Hempstead, N.Y. 11550 (516) 489-5000 ext. 3046

State comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli (D) 110 State St., Albany, N.Y. 12236 (518) 474-4044

naSSau county clerk Maureen Oâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;Connell (R) 240 Old Country Road Mineola, N.Y. 11501 (516) 571-2664

town of hempSteaD councilwoman 5th DiStrict Erin King Sweeney (R) One Washington Street Hempstead, N.Y. 11550 (516) 812-385

State aSSemblyman - 14th DiStrict David G. McDonough (R) 404 Bedford Ave., Bellmore, NY 11756 (516) 409-2070 Legislative Office Building 433, Albany, N.Y. 12248 (518) 455-4633

naSSau county legiSlator - DiStrict 13 Norma Gonsalves (R) 1550 Franklin Ave. Mineola, N.Y. 11501 (516) 571-6213

town of hempSteaD councilman 6th DiStrict Gary Hudes (R) One Washington Street Hempstead, N.Y. 11550 (516) 812-3180

State Senator - 8th DiStrict 5550 Merrick Road, Massapequa, N.Y. 11758 (516) 882-0630

naSSau county legiSlator - DiStrict 19 Steve Rhoads (R) 1550 Franklin Ave. Mineola, N.Y. 11501 (516) 571-6219

naSSau county acting DiStrict attorney Madeline Singas (D) 262 Old Country Road Mineola, NY 11501 (516) 571-3800

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Nassau County is governed by an elected Legislature. The Legislature comprises legislators from 19 districts.

It includes an independent budget director who advises the Legislature on spending and revenue matters.

The Legislature also enables residents to submit petitions for proposed new laws that legislators are obligated to consider. The 19 county legislators serve two-year terms.

The county executive — currently Republican Edward Mangano — serves a four-year term and is the chief administrator. Nassau also has an elected comptroller, currently George Maragos, an acting district attorney, Madeline Singas, and a county clerk, Maureen O'Connell.

Nassau CouNty

Human Rights Commission .571-3663

Theodore Roosevelt Executive and Legislative Building 1550 Franklin Ave., Mineola, N.Y. 11501 571-6000 www.nassaucountyny.gov

Investigations ......................571-0533

Numbers to kNow

Medical Center ....................572-0123

Assessor’s Office ..................571-1500

Medical Examiner................572-6400

Assessment Review .............571-2391

Mental Health .....................227-7057

Board of Elections ...............571-2411

Minority Affairs.....................571-6174

Bus Information...................542-0100 Civil Service .........................572-1873

Parks, Recreation, Museums ......................572-0200

Community College..............572-7500

Planning Commission ..........571-5844

Consumer Affairs..................571-2600

Physically Challenged ..........227-7399

Coordinating Agency for Spanish Americans (CASA) ..........572-0750

Probation Department.........571-5700

County Attorney ...................571-3056

Purchasing Office ................571-4200

County Clerk ........................571-2664

Recreation...........................571-3090

County Comptroller..............571-2386

Section 8 and Homeless .....571-0360

County Executive .................571-3131

Senior Citizen Affairs............227-8900

County Legislature ...............571-6636

Sheriff’s Department ...........571-2113

Department of Drug and Alcohol Addiction.......................227-7007

Social Services Department...................227-8519

District Attorney ...................571-3994 Economic Development ......572-1915

Traffic and Parking Violations ......................572-2700

Film Commission.................572-0012

Traffic Safety Board .............571-5032

Fire Commission..................572-1000

Treasurer’s Office .................571-2090

Health Department .............227-9697

Veterans Services ................572-8452

Housing and Intergovernmental Affairs ............................572-1915

Volunteer Services ...............572-8452

Human Resources ...............571-4246

Leg. Budget Review Office ...571-6296 Management and Budget Office ................571-4273

Public Works........................571-9600

Youth Board.........................227-7134

towN of hempstead

The Town of Hempstead, founded in 1644, is the largest township in the United States, encompassing 142 square miles with a population of roughly 760,000 people. Within the town are 34 unincorporated areas and 22 incorporated villages, 65 parks and marinas, and 2,500 miles of roads.

Under the current system, the Town of Hempstead is overseen by a town supervisor — currently Republican Kate Murray — and a six-member Town Council. The six council members are elected from one of six councilmatic districts. The supervisor has a two-year term, and the council members have a four-year term of office.

The supervisor serves as the chief executive officer of town government, presiding over all town board meetings and directing the legislative and administrative functions of that body. The supervisor also oversees the day-to-day operations of a municipal government of 24 major departments, employing more than 2,100 people. As the town's chief financial officer, the supervisor is responsible for the creation and the implementation of a town budget.

Council members are responsible for adopting the annual budget, amending the town code and the building zone ordinances, adopting all traffic regulations and hearing applications for changes of zone and special exceptions to zoning codes. towN of Hempstead Hempstead Town Hall 1 Washington St., Hempstead, N.Y. 11550 489-5000 www.townofhempstead.org

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Receiver of Taxes, Donald X. Clavin Jr. ............ 538-1500 Town Attorney, Joseph Ra... 489-5000 Animal Shelter ................... 785-5220 3320 Beltagh Ave., Wantagh 11793 Civil Service Commission .. 489-5000 Comptroller ....................... 489-5000 Conservation and Waterways ................... 431-9200

Greenfield Cemetery .......... 483-6500 Highway Department ......... 489-5000 Housing Authority .............. 485-9666 Occupational Resources.... 485-5000 Parks and Recreation ........ 292-9000 Planning and Economic Development............... 538-7100 Public Safety ..................... 538-1900 Sanitation ......................... 378-4210 Special pick-up ................. 378-8484 Program Info and Sanitation Inspectors .. 378-2200 Senior Enrichment ............. 485-8100 Traffic Control Division....... 378-2260 Water department ............. 794-8300 24-hour emergency line .... 794-8181 Zoning Board of Appeals.... 489-5000

towN of Hempstead supervisor Kate Murray (R) One Washington Street Hempstead, N.Y. 11550 (516) 489-6000

towN of Hempstead towN Clerk Nasrin Ahmad (R) One Washington Street Hempstead, N.Y. 11550 (516) 489-5000 ext. 3046

towN of Hempstead CouNCilwomaN 5tH distriCt Erin King Sweeney (R) One Washington Street Hempstead, N.Y. 11550 (516) 812-385

towN of Hempstead CouNCilmaN 6tH distriCt Gary Hudes (R) One Washington Street Hempstead, N.Y. 11550 (516) 812-3180

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MeMbers of the bellMore ChaMber of CoMMerCe

A Step Above Stairbuilders, LLC 679-2622 A&L&J Service Center INC 409-4433 Academy Mortgage Corp 504-3300 Accounts Retrievable System, Inc. 783-6566 Advantage Acupuncture Therapy & Massage 313-5052 Affordable Fuels 826-0099 AG Electrical Supply Co., Inc. 221-2209 All About Spanish 462-7777 All Island Media 281-9665 All Island Yellow Cab 785-0412 Allied Account Services, Inc. 783-9500 Allstate - Conneely Agency 781-7722 Alphabetland Day School & Camp 826-9339 Ammel Construction Corp.

221-4081 Andersen's Spring & Welding Corp.

785-7337 Angelo L. Buonomo, CPA 993-3085 Arby's of Bellmore 308-4535 As You Wish Parties 590-7878 Banner Transmission & Engine, Corp.

221-9459 Bedford and Mane 221-5253 Bedford Deli 783-0155 Bedford Stationery 221-2234 Bedford Wine& Liquor 785-0268 Bella Jewelry 355-8753

Bellmore American Legion Post 948 783-7127 Bellmore Automotive Inc. 783-1188 Bellmore Bean CafĂŠ 804-4624 Bellmore Fire Department 221-4418 Bellmore Fire District 781-9240 Bellmore Herald Life 569-4000 EX.212 Bellmore Historical Association 785-2990 Bellmore Jewish Center 781-3072 Bellmore Knights of Columbus #3689 785-9407 Bellmore Lions Club 783-1471 Bellmore Memorial Library 785-2990 x117 Bellmore Merrick Democratic Club 996-1587 Bellmore Merrick EMS 785-7700 Bellmore Movies and The Show Place 783-3199 Bellmore Playhouse 783-9669 Bellmore Post Office 781-8111 Bellmore Republican Club 783-0330 Bellmore United Methodist Nursery School 221-1483 Bellmore Veterans of Foreign Wars Post# 2770 785-2617 Bellmore Veterinary Hospital 308-4050 Bellmore Village Chiropractic & Wellness 809-9191 Bellmore/N. Bellmore Auxillary Police 644-9856

Bellmore-Merrick United Secondary Teachers 992-1068 Berkenfeld, Dr. Michael DDS 221-6262 Billy Dean's Showtime Cafe 783-0003 Blossom Deli 826-5456 Bombshell Brows 308-7073 Brucia, Tom, CFP 521-7362 Built Well Solar Corp.

695-1000 Capital One Bank 785-2221 Carvalhos Restaurant 679-3300 Cary Construction, Inc. 679-5107 Centigrade Heating & Cooling Corp.

826-9273 Centore Chiropractic, P.C. 679-0900 Cherrywood Foot Care Group 826-9000 Chicken's Road 221-5222 ChiroMom, The Office of Dr. Dana Walters 221-1212 Chocolate Works of Bellmore Merrick 900-1119 Clair S. Bartholomew & Son Inc. 409-2020 Clothesline Clothing Company 785-0225 Cohen & Mason CPA's 679-1970 Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage 809-1000 Community Parent Center 771-9346 Computer Works Solutions inc.

889-3600 Costello's Ace Hardware 221-0010

Cozy Cocoon 212-660-9935 Creative Arts Design Studio Inc. 606-6217 Creative Partners 967-0592 Curbside Cravings 523-4102 Daily News 551-1313 Danny's Chinese Kitchen 783-9000 Dear Little Dollies LTD. 679-0164 Destined 2B Said (347)623-2125 Dime Savings Bank 221-6000 Dirty Dawg 785-2442 DSD Dance Center 783-6734 Edward Jones Investments 783-3046 Elisa's Ristorante CafĂŠ 679-4805 Elizabeth Arden Red Door Salon & Spa 409-2800 Energy Fuel 221-3835 Entertainment Plus More 783-4200 Euphoria Psychedelic Gift Shop 781-4200 Executive Security Systems 785-9600 Family Fence 783-4904 Finker Wellness, Inc 765-3272 First National Bank of Long Island 679-6200 Fitmixx Fitness Studio 851-2292 Fleischer Dental Group, P.C. 826-3520 Four Seasons Design Group 781-3155

Geller Dental Group, P.C. 785-4744 Gennaro Jewelers 785-0134 Gerrato Agency, Inc. 826-3666 Giovanni Caboto Lodge #2372 390-7199 Guardian Brain Foundation 631-271-3292 Hair Effex Inc. 221-2022 Have You Heard?, Inc. 409-0283 Heart Health of the South Shore, PC 218-2510 High-Tech Design Plumbing and Heating, Inc. 805-6040 Hillside-Lane Electric 221-7074 Holzhauer Plumbing & Heating 858-0268 Hotfixqueen 308-7575 Income Tax Plus 785-3046 Incredible Feets of Bellmore, Inc. 826-FEET Inner-Circle Debt Solutions 804-5867 iProdigy of Bellmore 557-2882 Island Federal Credit Union 631-851-1100 ext.1602 Island Greenery 785-0349 Island Wide Speech 415-2751 iSpin Indoor Cycling Studio 781-6000 Jam Dance & Fitness Center 781-5090 Jerry's Auto Center 785-8400 Continued on next page

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Jim Cuccias & Sons General Contractors 221-6400 Johnson, Sandra G. CPA, P.C. 409-1120 K.B. Bicycle Repair 826-0457 Kaizen Centre for Health & Wellness 208-3002

Medici, Dr. Paul R. DDS 781-5405 Menzies, Dr. Gerard H., D.M.D., PC 783-7151 Metro Hair Modes, Inc. 221-2868 Metropolitan Physical Therapy 7586-5533

Kardesh Jewelers Inc. 208-3002

Meyerowitz & Meyerowitz, Certified Public Accounts 379-2770

Kee-Zac Pharmacy 680-4307

Mister Softee 884-8419

Kiwanis Club of the Bellmores, Inc. 680-4307

Moonflower Yoga, Inc. 557-2206

Knights of Pythias 526-2492 KOMO 781-1899 Krinsky, Dr. David H. D.M.D. 785-2170 Law Office of Cheryl Kitton, Esq. 826-1100 LisaFrasca.com Cetified Health Coach 917-834-2000 Little Shoppers, Inc 867-7714 Livingston Foot Care Specialists 826-0103 Lone Wolf Tattoo 221-9085 Long Island Trading Post 826-4483 Marge Elias - "Genworth Long Term Care Insurance Specialist" 996-8879 Mary Kay Cosmetics 781-2629

Morning Rose CafĂŠ 221-5010 Music Emporium 221-4888 Nancy, "The Cupcake Lady" 679-6700 Nassau County Police 1st PCT. 573-6100 Nassau County Police 7th PCT. 573-6700 Nassau Suffolk School Boards Assoc.

781-2053 Nassau Treasures Unlimited 785-1618 New York Musician's Center 515-0236 Newbridge Coverage Corp.

781-9000 Newsday Media Group 631-843-2935

Maui Wowi Smoothies 521-4008

North Bellmore Amercian Legion #1749 785-5130

McDonough, Dave (NY State Assemblyman) 409-2070

North Bellmore Dental Associates, P.C. 221-2271

North Bellmore Fire Department 409-4720

Red Dragon Karate Studio Inc. 785-8800

North Bellmore Fire District 409-4701

ReMax Hearthstone 771-8300

North Bellmore Public Library 785-6260 North Shore LIJ- Go Health Urgent Care 537-9064 Oak Chalet 826-1700 Old Mill Nurseries LLC 679-6228 Olga's Hair Design, Inc. 826-0139 Organize Me! of NY, LLC 783-9084 Oriental Martial and Healing Arts 221-2503 Overview Computer Services, LLC 210-2000 Pampered Chef S. Newman 221-8241 Parts Authority Auto Parts Superstores Inc. 221-5700 Perfection Printing 221-4100 Petite Florist 221-3749 Phoenix Medical Billing & Conbsultant Services, Inc 783-6692 Piccolo Ristorante 679-8787 Pilot Drafting & Consulting Inc. 679-4731 Polara Jewelers 785-4141 Precision Pharmacy 785-4774 Pride for Youth/Long Island Crisis Center 679-9000

Richner Printing 516-569-4000 Ridgewood Savings Bank 785-0385 Right Click Computer Solutions, Inc. 665-9313 Rite Aid 826-3100 Rock Underground 221-rock Roslyn Savings Bank 826-9100 S & M Concrete 546-4976 Saf-T-Swim of Bellmore 557-2114 Sal's Lunch Box 263-0344 Schade, Robert F. C.P.A., P.C. 679-2495 Scheno, Christopher R. ,OD,Pllc 409-2020 Signarama 783-1075 Silverman & Associates 781-9700 Sklar, Heyman Hirshfield & Kantor LLP 826-4300 South Shore Art Center 679-7716 South Shore Country Day School & Camp, Inc. 785-3311 Specialty Rarities, Inc. 826-4444 Spiga Bakery 557-2688 Stitch This Print That, Inc 308-3833 Stop & Shop 826-0880 Tepper Marketing Promotional Products 826-5067 The 3rd Rail 590-7220

Til Galvani Associates 409-6950 TommyGuns Vape Shop 781-2718 Topnotch Construction 826-6002 Train for the Game LI 809-9700 Tung, George, M.D. 783-0300 ext 116 Ultimate Champion's Taekwondo Bellmore 785-5425 Umberto's Bellmore 409-1400 Vietnam War Veterans Association 946-2906 Village Auto 785-7763 Vintage Agency, Inc. 781-1407 Vital Signs Plus, Inc. 223-3080 W.A.W. Creative Construction 679-8393 W.C. Mepham H.S. Alumni Association 785-8230 Weiss, David Paul Esq. 783-0330 Wollman, Dr. George OD/ Teresa Halliwell. OD 785-4483 Work n Wear Uniforms 409-0002 Worldwide Puppies & Kittens 679-7880 Xpress Coups - Bellmore (516) 569-4000 Young Living Essential Oils 993-5482 Your NewsMag 633-8590 Zagarino Realty and Insurance 785-0013 Zorn's 826-8000

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Accountants & Tax Preparers Angelo L. Bunomo , CPA 2719 Court St 993-3085 Cohen & Mason CPA's PC 2631 Merrick Rd, Suite 200679-1970 www.cohenmason.com Income Tax Plus 1725 Bellmore Avenue 785-3046 www.incometaxplusbellmore.com Johnson, Sandra G. CPA, P.C. 206 Pettit Ave 409-1120 www.sgjcpa.com Meyerowitz & Meyerowitz, Certified Public Accounts 3050 Clubhouse Road, Merrick 379-2770 www.meyerowitz.com Schade, Robert F. C.P.A., P.C. 983 Littleneck Ave 679-2495 Sklar, Heyman, Hirshfield & Kantor, LLP 500 Bedford Avenue 826-4300 www.sklarheyman.com Til Galvani Associates 102 Bedford Avenue 409-6950 Advertising Xpress Coups - Bellmore Ellen Reynolds 2 Endo Blvd., Garden City, NY 11530 (516) 569-4000 Advertising & Marketing Long Beach Restaurant Guide Matthew Crosta LBRestaurants.com (631) 560-6765 www.lbrestaurants.com Perception Media Group Doug Segall 90 Colin Drive Holbrook, NY 11741 (631) 868-7000 www.perceptionimaging.net Animal Care Bellmore Veterinary Hospital 229 Bedford Avenue 308-4050 www.bellmorevet.com Architects & Engineers Pilot Drafting & Consulting Inc. 112 Bedford Avenue 679-4731

www.pilotdrafting.com Art Instruction & Workshops South Shore Art Center 218 Pettit Avenue 679-7716 www.southshoreartcenter.com Attorneys & Legal Services Law Offices of Cheryl Kitton 103 Bedford Avenue 826-1100 www.cherylkitton.com Weiss, David Paul, Esq. 406 Bedford Avenue 783-0330 www.david@davidweissesq.com Auto Sales, Repair, Care & Supplies A&L&J Service Center INC 2100 Bellmore Ave. 409-4433 Andersen's Spring & Welding Corp.

2374 Merrick Road 785-7337 Banner Transmission & Engine, Corp.

2765 Broadway 221-9459 www.Bannertransmission.com Bellmore Automotive, Inc. 950 Bellmore Avenue 783-1188 Jerry's Auto Center 1885 Newbridge Road 785-8400 www.JerrysAutos.Com Parts Authority Auto Parts Superstores Inc. 2121 Bellmore Avenue 221-5700 www.PartsAuthority.com Village Auto 2741 Broadway 785-7763 www.villageautobellmore.com Bakeries Nancy, "The Cupcake Lady" 535 Bedford Avenue 679-6700 www.nancythecupcakelady.com Spiga 2685 Merrick Road 557-2688 www.spigabakery.com Banks, Mortgages, & Financial Centers Academy Mortgage Corp 108 Bedford Avenue 504-3300 www.bankamc.com Capital 1 Bank

2843 Jerusalem Avenue 785-2221 www.capitalone.com Dime Savings Bank 2412 Jerusalem Avenue 221-6000 www.dime.com First National Bank of Long Island 408 Bedford Avenue 679-6200 www.FNBLI.com Island Federal Credit Union 2752 Sunrise Highway 631-851-1100 ext 1602 www.islandfcu.org Ridgewood Savings Bank 2080 Bellmore Avenue 785-0385 www.ridgewoodbank.com Roslyn Savings Bank 2641 Merrick Road 826-9100 www.MYNYCB.Com Bars & Pubs The 3rd Rail Pub 216 Pettit Avenue 590-7220 the3rdrailpub.com Bicycle Repair K.B. Bicycle Repair 1412 Oneida Avenue 826-0457 www.kbbicycles.com Candy & Chocolate Chocolate Works of Bellmore Merrick 2350 Merrick Road 900-1119 www.chocolateworks.com/ Bellmore Chiropractor Bellmore Village Chiropractic & Wellness 110 Bedford Avenue 809-9191 www.bellmorechiropractic.com Centore Chiropractic, P.C. 2376 Jerusalem Avenue 679-0900 ChiroMom, The Office of Dr. Dana Walters 2874 Merrick Road 221-1212 www.mychiromom.com Clothing Clothesline Clothing Company 402 Bedford Ave 557-2162 www.shopclothesline.com Cozy Cocoon 2475 Charles Ct 212-660-9935

www.CozyCocoon.com Hotfixqueen 1843 Bellmore Avenue 308-7575 www.hotfixqueen.com Coins Specialty Rarities, Inc 2816 Merrick Road 826-4444 www.bellmorecoins.com Collection Agencies Accounts Retrievable System, Inc. 2050 Bellmore Ave 783-6566 www.accountsretrievable.com Allied Account Services, Inc. 422 Bedford Ave 783-9500 www.alliedaccountservices.com Inner-Circle Debt Solutions 2748 Patricia Lane 804-5867 innercircledebtsolutions.com Community Services Bellmore Fire Department 230 Pettit Ave. 221-4418 www.bellmorefd.com Bellmore Fire District 2450 Newbridge Road 781-9240 www.bellmorefd.com Bellmore Historical Association 2288 Bedford Avenue 785-2990 Bellmore Lions Club PO Box 1159 783-1471 www.bellmorelions.org Bellmore Memorial Library 2288 Bedford Ave 785-2990 www.bellmorelibrary.org Bellmore Merrick Democratic Club 2411 Dock Road 996-1587 Bellmore Merrick United Secondary Teachers 1260 Medowbrook Road, Merrick 992-1068 www.bmust.org Bellmore Merrick EMS PO Box 8 785-7700 www.BM-EMS.com Bellmore Post Office 2611 Merrick Road 781-8111 Bellmore Republican Club

PO Box 344 783-0330 Bellmore/No Bellmore Auxiliary Police 2708 Pettit Avenue 644-9856 www.unit130.com Community Parent Center Brookside School, Rm 31 1260 Meadowbrook Road, Merrick 771-9346 www.communityparentcenter.org Kiwanis Club of the Bellmores, Inc. PO Box 11 680-4307 bellmores-ny.kiwanisone.org Nassau County Police - 1st Pct. 900 Merrick Road 573-6100 Nassau County Police - 7th Pct. 3636 Merrick Road 573-6700 Nassau - Suffolk School Boards Assoc.

PO Box 385 781-2053 www.nssba.org North Bellmore Fire Department 821 Newbridge Road 409-4720 www.northbellmorefd.com North Bellmore Fire District 1500 Newbridge Road 409-4701 www.northbellmorefd.org North Bellmore Public Library 1551 Newbridge Rd 785-6260 www.northbellmorelibrary.org NYS Assemblyman Dave McDonough 404 Bedford Avenue 409-2070 Computer & Electronic Services Computer Works Solutions PO Box 104 889-3600 www.cwcny.com Iprodigy LLC 2281 Bellmore Avenue 557-2882 www.iprodigyLI.com Overview Computer Services, LLC PO Box 1297 210-2000 www.overviewcs.com Right Click Continued on page 42

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Computer Solutions, Inc. 2752 Grand Avenue 665-9313 www.rightclickcomputersolutions.com Concrete Work S & M Concrete 2303 Dogwood Street, Merrick 546-4976 Cosmetics & Beauty Supplies Mary Kay Cosmetics 2405 Oak Street 781-2629 www.marykay.com/nekkilang Counseling Pride for Youth/Long Island Crisis Center 2050 Bellmore Ave 679-9000 www.longislandcrisiscenter.org Dance Schools DSD Dance Center 705 South Bedford Avenue 783-6734 www.DSDdancecenter.com Jam Dance & Fitness Center 227 Bedford Avenue 781-5090 www.jamdanceandfitness.com Delicatessens Bedford Deli 105 Bedford Ave 783-0155 Blossom Deli 100 Bedford Avenue 783-7960 Dentists Berkenfeld, Dr. Michael DDS 1985 Newbridge Rd 221-6262 www.berkenfelddental.com Krinsky, Dr. David H., D.M.D. 2160 Centre Avenue 785-2171 www.drdavidhkrinsky.com Medici, Dr. Paul R. D.D.S. 2601 Jerusalem Avenue 781-5405 www.drpaulmedici.com Menzies, Dr. Gerard H., DMD, PC 2570 N. Jerusalem Road 783-7151 North Bellmore Dental Associates, P.C. 1179 Newbridge Road 221-2271 www.northbellmore-

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Home Improvements & Contracting Ammel Construction Corp.

903 Oakland Ct 221-4081 ammelconstruction.com Cary Construction, Inc. 2687 Jerusalem Avenue 679-5107 Family Fence 2207 Newbridge Rd 783-4904 www.familyfenceny.com Jim Cuccias and Sons General Contractors 80 Merrick Avenue, Merrick 221-6400 www.cucciascontracting.com Topnotch Construction 992 Old Britton Road 826-6002 www.Topnotch.Build W.A.W. Creative Construction 2089 Spruce Street, Wantagh 679-8393 Ice Cream, Ices & Yogurt Mister Softee 884-8419 Insurance Agencies Allstate - Conneely Agency 2712 Grand Avenue 781-7722 www.gregconneely.com Gerrato Agency, Inc. 107 Bedford Avenue 826-3666 Marge Elias - Genworth Long Term Care Insurance 206 Pettit Avenue 996-8879 www.marjorieeliasltci.com Newbridge Coverage Corp.

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www.bellajewelry24x7.aradium.com Gennaro Jewelers 410 Bedford Avenue 785-0134 www.gennarojewelers.com Kardesh Jewelers Inc. 2370 Merrick Road 208-3002 Kardeshjewelers.com Polara Jewelers 111 Bedford Avenue 785-4141 www.polarajewelers.com Jewelry Manufacturers Four Seasons Design Group 2400 Merrick Road 781-3155 www.fourseasonsdesigngroup.com Karate Schools Red Dragon Karate Studio Inc. 2691 Merrick Road 785-8800 www.reddragonstudio.com Ultimate Champion's Taekwondo Bellmore 2803A Merrick Road 785-5425 www.Bellmoretkd.com Landscaping, Design & Garden Supplies Island Greenery 2036 Bellmore Avenue 785-0349 www.islandgreenery.net Old Mill Nurseries LLC 1862 Newbridge Road 679-6228 www.oldmillnurseries.com Liquor Store Bedford Wine & Liquor 308 Bedford Avenue 785-0268 www.Bedford308.com Marketing & Promotional Products Creative Partners 2752 Grand Avenue 967-0592 www.creativepartnersmarketing.com Little Shoppers, Inc 2479 Charles Court 867-7714 www.littleshoppersfundraising.com Tepper Marketing Promotional Products 1378 Anchor Court, Wantagh 826-5067 www.teppermarketing.com Medical Billing

Phoenix Medical Billing & Consultant Services, Inc P.O. Box 1203 783-6692 Metal Detectors & Treasure Hunting Nassau Treasures Unlimited 2811B Merrick Road 785-1618 Movie Theaters Bellmore Movies & The Show Place 222 Pettit Ave 783-7200 Bellmore Playhouse 525 Bedford Avenue 783-9669 www.Thebellmoreplayhouse.com Music Related Services Music Emporium 2641 Jerusalem Avenue 221-4888 www.nymusicemporium.com New York Musician's Center 701 Bedford Avenue 515-0236 www.nymcmusic.com Rock Underground 300 Bedford Avenue 221-ROCK www.rockundergroundmusic.com Newspapers & Media All Island Media, Inc 1 Rodeo Drive, Edgewood 281-9665 www.lipennysaver.com Bellmore Herald Life Rhonda Glickman 2 Endo Boulevard Garden City, NY 11530 516-569-4000 www.liherald.com Daily News P.O Box 3206, Farmingdale 551-1313 Newsday Media Group 235 Pinelawn Road, Melville 631-843-3438 www.newsday.com Your NewsMag PO Box 15 633-8590 www.yournewsmag.com Office Supplies & Printing Bedford Stationery 207 N. Bedford Ave 221-2234 Perfection Printing 2829 Merrick Road 221-4100 Party Services As you Wish Parties

418 A Bedford Avenue 590-7878 asyouwishparties.org Entertainment Plus More P.O. Box 1369 783-4200 www.entertainmentplusmore.com Have You Heard?, Inc. 2554 Merrick Road 409-0283 www.haveyouheardinc.com Pharmacies Kee-Zac Pharmacy 109 Bedford Ave 221-4022 Precision Pharmacy 2640 Merrick Road 785-4774 Rite Aid Pharmacy 2784 Sunrise Highway 826-3100 www.riteaid.com Plumbing & Heating Holzhauer Plumbing & Heating 730 Farmers Avenue 858-0268 High-Tech Design Plumbing and Heating, Inc. 804 Sterling Street 805-6040 Podiatrists Cherrywood Foot Care Group 2791 Jerusalem Avenue 826-9000 www.cherrywoodfootcare.com Livingston Foot Care Specialists 1685 Newbridge Rd 826-0103 www.livingstonfootcare.com Printing Richner Printing & Mailing Services 2 Endo Boulevard, Garden City NY 11530 516-569-4000 www.richnerprinting.com Real Estate Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage 2119 Bedford Avenue 809-1000 www.coldwellbankerbellmores.com ReMax Hearthstone 2059 Merrick Road, Merrick 771-8300 www.Remaxheathstone.com Zagarino Real Estate and Insurance

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