March 2: Bellmore Firefighter Shot, CHSD Board of Education Meeting and Top Athletes Part II

Temperatures close to 50 degrees will make for a very nice Wednesday. Here are five things you need to know to go along with the warmer weather.

• A Bellmore firefighter was shot last night after responding to a single-car accident on Bellmore Avenue. The firefighter was sent to the Nassau University Medical Center where his wound was declared as "non-life-threatening." Click here for the full story.
• Our weekly "great escape" column has another great idea for moms around Bellmore. Check back at 9 a.m. to find out what it is. Also, if you're looking to do something with your kids this weekend, check out our Grab & Go Kids Planner, which posts at 10 a.m.
• On Monday we gave you athletes 6-10 in our two-part series on the best winter athletes in Bellmore. Be sure to check back at 2 p.m. today for the top five athletes!
• The Bellmore Board of Education held a budget workshop meeting last night. Come back at 5 p.m. for a full story on what happened.
• The Bellmore-Merrick CHSD Board of Education will hold its monthly meeting tonight. Discussion of budget cuts and the possible installation of turf fields will more than likely pop up. Click here for all of the details.