May 3: bin Laden Reactions, Ways to Celebrate Cinco de Mayo

Another day, another edition of five things you need to know.

• The big news this week is the confirmed death of Osama bin Laden. If you lost someone close to you in the Sept. 11 attacks and would like to share your reaction to the death of bin Laden, please e-mail Matthew.Hogan@patch.com.
• Bellmore residents have already given us two unique angles on the upcoming school budget vote -- one from the coach and one from the teacher's biggest fan. Come back this morning at 8 a.m. to see what a private school parent thinks about the budget.
• In case you missed it, Nassau Democrats are accusing the majority Republican party of manipulating current legislative boundaries — as required by law after every census is released — to hold on to power for the next decade. Click here to see how it affects the Bellmore-Merrick area.
• Looking for a few great places to celebrate Cinco de Mayo this Thursday? We've got you covered. Come back at noon for a full list of some great local watering holes and restaurants where you can have the perfect celebration.
• There is an internet safety presentation tonight at Martin Avenue Elementary School for North Bellmore School District parents and sixth-graders entering middle school. Click here for all of the details.