Kids & Family

Jan. 7: Mepham Shooting Threat, Security Increased

  1. A Bellmore man was arrested Friday after he allegedly threatened to "shoot everyone at Mepham High School," police said. For more details on this story, click here.
  2. Due to the threat at Mepham High School, Principal Michael Harrington announced that the school will be upping security and taking extra safety precautions starting Monday. Click here for his letter to parents.
  3. The Bellmore-Merrick Central High School District Special Education Parent Teacher Association (SEPTA) and the Community Parent Center will host the Sixth Annual Fair for Transitioning Students with Disabilities from 6 p.m. to 9:15 p.m. on Tuesday, Jan. 8 at Calhoun High School. Click here for details.
  4. The National Hockey League and the NHL Players' Association on Sunday said they've reached a tentative deal on a collective bargaining agreement that would end the league lockout. Click here for more.
  5. Looking for a new movie to see? Why not try "Promise Land" starring Matt Damon. Our movie critic Chuck Ingersoll gave it a try. To see what Chuck thought about the new flick, click here.


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