Elmont parents seek removal of rival schools from schedules

Parents from Elmont High School in Long Island are requesting that rival Bellmore-Merrick schools be removed from sports schedules due to ongoing racial issues. This follows a recent altercation during a basketball game that highlighted these concerns. The Elmont Parent Teacher Student Association held a town hall with officials to discuss a history of alleged racist behavior from Bellmore-Merrick. Parents cited multiple incidents, including racial taunts during games, as reasons for their demands. Despite previous efforts to address these issues, parents feel that the responses have been inadequate. They argue that their children continue to face racial hostility in sports settings.