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🌱 Patch AM: How a North Bellmore wrestler fought her way to nationals
Happening soon: Exciting 2026 virtual and in-person programs with Hospital for Special Surgery! on the Bellmore Patch calendar

Hello Bellmore! Here's our latest buzz. Let's get into it. ☀️
In today's newsletter:
- How a North Bellmore wrestler fought her way to nationals
Also on today's calendar: Exciting 2026 virtual and in-person programs with Hospital for Special Surgery! and 7 more events.
Find out what's happening in Bellmorefor free with the latest updates from Patch.
Find out what's happening in Bellmorefor free with the latest updates from Patch.
- Sunday: Breezy with clouds and sun, with a high of 36 and low of 25 degrees.
- Monday: Turning cloudy, temps: high: 38, low: 33.
- Tuesday: Mostly cloudy, with a high of 43 and low of 39 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• Bellmore's best heading to wrestling nationals (liherald.com) — A standout North Bellmore wrestler and Mepham High alum, Talia Robles, has captured a regional collegiate title and is now headed to the NCAA women’s wrestling championships. Her journey from being one of few girls on Mepham’s team to a Long Island champion and college star highlights how opportunities for female wrestlers from Bellmore and nearby communities are rapidly expanding.
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📸 Around Bellmore
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🗓 Upcoming Events in Bellmore
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★ Featured events ★
- Exciting 2026 virtual and in-person programs with Hospital for Special Surgery!
9:00 am - Bridal, Bridesmaids and Evening Wear Sample Sale
The Showroom at Bridal Reflections, 20 Central Ave, Massapequa
10:00 am
Monday January 5
Friday January 16
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Other local events
- DAHS Varsity Kickline
Lee Road School Wantagh, NY 11793
4:00 pm - DAHS Open Nets
Lee Road School Wantagh, NY 11793
6:30 pm - DAHS Varsity Kickline
Lee Road School Wantagh, NY 11793
4:00 pm - DAHS Town of Hempstead Inauguration
Lee Road School Wantagh, NY 11793
4:00 pm - DAHS Baseball Open Gym
Lee Road School Wantagh, NY 11793
7:00 pm - DAHS Varsity Kickline
Lee Road School Wantagh, NY 11793
4:00 pm - Blue Dragon Invitational @ DAHS
Lee Road School Wantagh, NY 11793
7:00 am - DAHS Open Nets
Lee Road School Wantagh, NY 11793
6:30 pm
Monday January 5
Tuesday January 6
Wednesday January 7
Thursday January 8
Saturday January 10
Monday January 12
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🗓 Events Nearby
- DAHS Varsity Kickline
East Broadway School Seaford, NY 11783
4:00 pm - Boys & Girls Varsity Bowling Match vs. Baldwin High School
Roosevelt UFSD , 2407 Grand Ave , Baldwin
5:00 pm - Boys Varsity Basketball Game Vs. Carey HS
H Frank Carey High School , 230 Poppy Ave , Franklin Square
5:00 pm - PTA President/Principal Dinner
Bethpage Union Free School District , 10 Cherry Avenue , Bethpage
6:00 pm
Monday January 5
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Thank you 👏👏👏 to the local businesses for making Bellmore PatchAM possible:
- Catholic Charities of Long Island Immigration & Refugee Services — (631) 608-8282
Legal Counseling & Immigration Law Services /Representation - Long Island Swim School — (516) 378-8467
Learn the Skills, Love the Sport, Swim for Life! - Mindsee.it — (646) 663-8317
Teach your kids they can achieve the impossible!
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- PetSmart, Inc. posted a job opening for Retail Sales Associate Full Time in Bellmore. Apply here.
- Petco Animal Supplies, Inc. posted a job opening for Veterinary Hospital Receptionist in Baldwin. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Bellmore here.
🗞 Nearby News
Merrick
- Joe Gallart collects over 11,200 Toys in annual drive (liherald.com)
- Lakeview Fire Department responds to fire on Southern State Parkway (liherald.com)
- 'Gentle, Kind Heart': Man, 20, Mourned Following Crash On Southern State In Massapequa (dailyvoice.com)
Seaford
- Billy Joel's career milestones: a 60-year musical journey (newsday.com)
- Seaford wrestling brings high expectations (liherald.com)
Freeport
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