🌱 Patch AM: How a North Bellmore wrestler fought her way to nationals

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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.

Today's riddle: What did one volcano say to the other volcano? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

• 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.
   

📸 Around Bellmore

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🗓 Upcoming Events in Bellmore

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★ Featured events ★

Monday January 5

• Exciting 2026 virtual and in-person programs with Hospital for Special Surgery!
  9:00 am

Friday January 16

• Bridal, Bridesmaids and Evening Wear Sample Sale
  The Showroom at Bridal Reflections, 20 Central Ave, Massapequa
  10:00 am

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Other local events

Monday January 5

• DAHS Varsity Kickline
  Lee Road School Wantagh, NY 11793
  4:00 pm
• DAHS Open Nets
  Lee Road School Wantagh, NY 11793
  6:30 pm

Tuesday January 6

• DAHS Varsity Kickline
  Lee Road School Wantagh, NY 11793
  4:00 pm

Wednesday January 7

• 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

Thursday January 8

• DAHS Varsity Kickline
  Lee Road School Wantagh, NY 11793
  4:00 pm

Saturday January 10

• Blue Dragon Invitational @ DAHS
  Lee Road School Wantagh, NY 11793
  7:00 am

Monday January 12

• DAHS Open Nets
  Lee Road School Wantagh, NY 11793
  6:30 pm

📣 Bellmore Shout Outs!

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🗓 Events Nearby

Monday January 5

• 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

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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
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• 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.
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🗞 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

Ok Bellmore! So now you're in the loop about what's happening today. Thanks for reading, and see you in your inbox next time! Oh -- and if you like what you're reading, invite a friend to Patch AM!

-- The Patch AM Team

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