The Chamber of Commerce of the Bellmores marked the end of Hanukkah with a burst of light, as the organization hosted its annual celebration of the holiday on Dec. 4. more

A group of Bellmore-Merrick Central High School District educators traveled to the First Congregational Church in Far Rockaway on Thanksgiving morning to help feed homeless and low-income residents of New York City housing projects on Thanksgiving. more

The parking lot was full at the Merrick Fire Department’s Empire Hose Company on Merrick Avenue last weekend when the company held its annual Christmas tree and wreath sale, which serves as a department fundraiser. more

New York State Assemblyman David McDonough recently visited Levy-Lakeside Elementary School in Merrick and presented the student council with an Assembly Citation for participation in his Coats for Kids campaign. more

Temple Am Echad was honored to host an evening with Lesley Sachs, executive director of Women of the Wall, and a leading activist in the movements for religious pluralism and advancement of women in … more

The Village of East Rockaway hosted its annual tree lighting and holiday festival on Dec. 1. Despite the rainy weather, Santa paid a visit, and the school chorus sang a medley of holiday … more

Devon O’Shaughnessy, of Merrick, a senior at Kellenberg Memorial High School, has signed a letter of intent to play women’s lacrosse for the Drexel University Dragons next year. Receiving both academic and athletic scholarships to the school, O’Shaughnessy plans to major in biology in hopes of becoming a physician’s assistant. more

When Kennedy High School senior Sydney Goldschlag was a kid, she used to love any videogame that required her to shoot at a target. Who knew that the Merokean’s fascination with target games would lead to a college scholarship? But that’s exactly what happened. more

Running a full marathon has been a lifelong goal for Valley Stream resident Doreen Grace, and next month she will fulfill her mission while also raising money for a good cause. more

Just as the city took to the airwaves to promote that it was open for business in the summer, a new marketing campaign is underway to let everyone know there is quite a bit to do here in the winter … more