🌱 How long could Bellerose’s LIRR station be under construction?

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In today's newsletter:

• How long could Bellerose’s LIRR station be under construction?

Also on today's calendar: You're Invited to a Little Medical School Open House! and 5 more events.

Today's riddle: My brother swallowed a box of firecrackers. - Is he all right now? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

• Thursday: Times of clouds and sun, with a high of 49 and low of 46 degrees.
• Friday: Windy; morning rain, temps: high: 57, low: 29.
• Saturday: Colder; breezy in the morning, with a high of 39 and low of 36 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Board adopts local laws, welcomes neighboring village officials (longislandpress.com) — Bellerose commuters should know the LIRR station serving the village is slated for a three-year reconstruction, with contract awards expected in early 2026. At the same meeting, Floral Park trustees adopted new laws on false fire alarm fees and valet parking licenses, approved sidewalk repairs and senior program funding, and shared updates on a major apartment project’s zoning review.
   

📸 Around Bellerose

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🗓 Upcoming Events in Bellerose

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★ Featured events ★

Saturday December 20

• You're Invited to a Little Medical School Open House!
  Calvary Lutheran Church, 36 Taylor Ave, East Meadow
  11:30 am

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Other local events

Thursday December 18

• CeCe Winans (Official): Christmas with CeCe Winans featuring Angie Winans & Debbie Winans
  The Metropolitan Museum of Art , 1000 5th Ave , New York
  7:00 pm

Saturday December 20

• Samantha Fish
  Brooklyn Bowl , 61 Wythe Ave , Brooklyn
  7:00 pm

Sunday December 21

• Jiaoying Summers
  Gramercy Theatre , 127 E 23rd St , New York
  6:00 pm

Monday December 22

• Daytime parking rules suspended
  Village of Bellerose Town Calendar , 50 Superior Rd , Floral Park
• Board of Trustees
  Village of Bellerose Town Calendar , 50 Superior Rd , Floral Park
  7:30 pm

Tuesday December 23

• Village Hall closes at noon
  Village of Bellerose Town Calendar , 50 Superior Rd , Floral Park

Wednesday December 24

• Village Hall Closed
  Village of Bellerose Town Calendar , 50 Superior Rd , Floral Park

📣 Bellerose Shout Outs!

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🗓 Events Nearby

Thursday December 18

• Messy Monsters
  East Rockaway Public Library , 477 Atlantic Avenue , East Rockaway
  1:30 pm
• WLB Winter Concert
  Valley Stream 24 UFSD Valley Stream, NY 11581
  2:00 pm
• Krafty Kids
  East Rockaway Public Library , 477 Atlantic Avenue , East Rockaway
  3:30 pm
• Enchanting Snow Globes
  Westbury Memorial Public Library Children's Programs at the Meeting Room , 445 Jefferson Street , Westbury
  4:00 pm
• A TRIBUTE TO QUINCY JONES
  The Buffalo History Museum , 1 Museum Ct , Buffalo
  6:00 pm

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

• AEG posted a job opening for Director, Merchandising in Floral Park. Apply here.
• ShopRite Supermarkets posted a job opening for ShopRite - Grocery Clerk (Greenfield) Salary Range $17 - $17.35/hr in New Hyde Park. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Bellerose here.

🗞 Nearby News

Floral Park

• Who runs Nassau County when Bruce Blakeman campaigns for governor? (newsday.com)
• School board weighs Floral Park apartment proposal (longislandpress.com)
• Women's Basketball Rolls to Non-Conference Win at John Jay (farmingdalesports.com)

Elmont

• Mariah Carey Confirmed as First Major Performer for Milano Cortina 2026 Olympics Opening (musictimes.com)
• Wings, Islanders on upward trend entering matchup (statenews.net)

New Hyde Park

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-- The Patch AM Team

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