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Field named in honor of Chris Carini plate and reads “Councilman Chris Carini Field.” Joey, 13, has played in the Seaford Little A turf field at Seamans Neck League and for the Broncos Park in Seaford was recently since kindergarten. Danielle named in honor of the late called it “an honor” to have a Town of Hempstead Council- field named after her husband man Chris Carini, who dedicat- and said she was happy to see ed his time in office to champi- the community come together to celebrate it. o n i n g p a rk a n d infrastructure “He’d be so proud improvements for of this turnout and the town’s residents. that kids will be The dedication able to play on this ceremony, held on field for years to the baseball turf come,” she said. field on Oct. 19, Carini, a Seaford brought to g ether resident, was dozens of friends involved with local and family of the s p o r t s, h av i n g late councilman to coached both the witness the event. Seaford Little In attendance were League and the Seae l e c t e d o f f i c i a l s, DANIEllE CARINI ford Broncos. Since Beyond the Badge 2020, he served as Wife of the late NY, the Wantagh councilman for the Chamber of Com- Town of Hempstead town’s 5th District, merce and several councilman which includes m e m b e r s o f l aw Wantagh, Seaford, enforcement. The Seaford Little Bellmore, Merrick, Freeport, League and the Seaford Bron- Lido Beach and Point Lookout. cos, a football and cheerleading He died unexpectedly on July organization that competes in 14, 2024, at age 49, while visitthe Nassau County Youth Foot- ing family in Florida. ball League, were also in attenHempstead Town Supervisor dance. John Ferretti hosted the cereCarini’s wife, Danielle, and mony, calling Carini a “dedicattheir son, Joey, unveiled the ed public servant” who had an sign, which hangs above home
By CHARlES SHAW
cshaw@liherald.com
Tim Baker/Herald Photo
Costumes, candy, and carnival fun collide Ashton Harris, from left, Logan Harris, River La Sala, and Sedona La Sala were all dressed up and had plenty of places to go during The Chamber of Commerce of the Bellmores annual Halloween parade, trunk-or-treat, and carnival on Oct. 25. Story, more photos, Page 3.
Temple Beth Am marks 75 years
Reform congregation holds gala to celebrate anniversary By BRIAN KACHARABA bkacharaba@liherald.com
For three-quarters of a century, Temple Beth Am has been a cornerstone of Jewish life in Merrick and Bellmore. Established in 1950, the Reform congregation began humbly, holding services in a nursery school, fire hall, Presbyterian church, and a center for cerebral palsy, before moving into its first permanent home in December 1954. The temple expanded in 1974 and, nearly four decades later, merged with Shaarei Shalom of Bellmore to form Temple Beth Am – The Reform Jewish Congregation of Merrick and Bellmore. Today, it remains a place that embraces tradition while evolving with change. Among those guiding the congregation for-
ward is Jeff Newman, the vice president of ritual and president of the Chai Society. Newman, 80, coordinated the 75th anniversary gala that took place in the Temple Social Hall on Oct. 18. He recently reflected on the synagogue’s milestone anniversary and the enduring spirit that defines Temple Beth Am. Q: Temple Beth Am is celebrating its 75th anniversary this year. What does that milestone mean to you and the congregation? A: “The milestone is absolutely amazing. I’m an active member for 41 years. I’ve held many different posts through the temple. And to have this milestone, knowing how it is these days, not just with synagogues, but all houses of worship Continued on page 10
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e’d be so proud of this turnout and that kids will be able to play on this field for years to come.
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