Thursday + 1 = Friday ... that's science.
- As always, the Bellmore crime report will post later this morning. In case you missed it, last week's crime report featured a garbage can being set on fire, as well as couple assaults on cars. Be sure to come back today at 10 a.m. and see what happened this week in Bellmore.
- Here's a first on the five things you need to know: a comment of the week. Earlier this week, it was reported that the grounds surrounding St. Barnabas were vandalized. It wasn't anything too serious, but one user by the name of Mike managed to make light of the situation and it made me laugh. Click here and scroll to the comment section to see what he said.
- In case you missed it, Mepham High School hosted a comedy fundraiser earlier this week called Comics for Courage. Proceeds went to help injured veterans from wars in Iraq and Afghanistan. Click here to see Patch's full video report featuring Comedy Central's Christopher Cannon.
- The Bellmore-Merrick Wellness Council is sponsoring a fundraiser today Moolala Frozen Yogurt in Merrick. All funds will go to this year's "Midnight Madness" post-prom party, designed to keep the students in a safe environment after the prom. Click here for the details.
- Another Kennedy athlete recently signed to play football in college. The signing marks the third Cougar to do so this year! Come back today at 5 p.m. to find out who it is.