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Members of the Nassau County Police Department remove their hats during one of several prayers shared during the Nassau County’s 9/11 Remembrance Ceremony and Musical Tribute at Eisenhower Park on Monday.
Nassau remembers those taken on 9/11
It’s been 22 years since our world changed forever when our nation was attacked. But for so many like Susan Hutchins, it still feels like Sept. 11, 2001 — the day she lost her son, West Hempstead’s Kevin Nathaniel Colbert, in the South Tower of the World Trade Center. more
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Among the Fire Department’s duties in the wake of the storm was removing boats that floodwaters sent onto south Merrick streets, including these on Hewlett Avenue.
Sandy pushes Merrick Fire Department to its limit
With its raging floodwaters and fierce winds that gusted up to 85 miles per hour, Hurricane Sandy severely tested the Merrick Fire Department, but according to department spokesman Ron Luparello, Merrick’s bravest weathered the storm, aiding countless residents as they struggled to stay afloat in what many described as the “storm of the century.” more
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This house on Shore Road and Surf Drive in Bellmore is an example of devastation seen all over L.I.
South Shore slowly comes back to life after Sandy
Part one in a series on how South Shore residents are coping in the aftermath of Hurricane Sandy. This week we begin in Bellmore-Merrick. In subsequent weeks we plan to spotlight recovery efforts in other communities. John Giammarino’s one-level house stood near the intersection of Bellmore Avenue and Clubhouse Road for 30 years. But only three years after the south Bellmore resident began renting the waterfront home, his landlord sent crews to rip out what was left of the walls. more
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Saw Mill Road Elementary School second graders worked in groups to turn classmates into mummy snowmen in a winter-themed STEAM activity.
From students to snowmen at Saw Mill Road
Snowmen came to life in Mary Morrissey’s second grade classroom at Saw Mill Road Elementary School in the North Bellmore School District. more
Throughout January, Bellmore and Merrick Libraries have a slew of activities planned to kick off the New Year.
New Year brings new events to Bellmore-Merrick libraries
The four libraries of Bellmore and Merrick have many fun and interactive events lined up for January, ranging from concerts to cooking classes. more
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Yiscah Smith, a speaker, thought leader and spiritual activist who’s based in Israel, visited Congregation Beth Ohr on Sunday to discuss ways to honor spirit in times of war.
At Congregation Beth Ohr, finding unity in times of war
Congregation Beth Ohr welcomed speaker Yiscah Smith — who is a thought leader and spiritual activist — to its shul on Nov. 5, leading congregants in readings and teachings that hit close to home for many with the ongoing war in the Middle East. more
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Faces of desperation abound at Red Cross shelter
In a quiet corner of the main gymnasium at Nassau Community College’s athletic center in Garden City, where basketball games and wrestling matches are normally held, Red Cross volunteers have fashioned a small, makeshift daycare center out of room dividers, pinning up newsprint where children can draw pictures in crayon. There are books for reading as well, but little else. more
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Through the end of November, the Merrick Library is hosting ‘Portraits of Survivors,’18 photographs of Holocaust survivors.
Witness the resilience of Holocaust survivors through 'Portraits of Survivors'
'Portraits of Survivors' features compelling stories of 18 local Holocaust survivors, highlighting resilience, hope, and the importance of education. The powerful portraits and accompanying quotes provide a unique glimpse into the individuals' experiences. The exhibit runs until November 30, offering a moving opportunity for the community to connect with these inspiring narratives." more
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The Alan & Tatyana Forman Jewish Early Learning Center at the Chabad Center for Jewish Life celebrated its pre-K graduates at a fun-filled ceremony on June 21.
Chabad of Merrick-Bellmore-Wantagh's pre-K grads move up in style
The Chabad Center for Jewish Life celebrated its Alan & Tatyan Forman Jewish Early Learning Center pre-K graduates on June 21, in a ceremony full of music, smiles and laughter. more
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Rep. George Santos was expelled today that included 105 votes by his fellow Republicans.
George Santos expelled from Congress
George Santos has become the first  congressman to be expelled from the U.S. House of Representatives without first being convicted of a felony since the Civil War. more
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