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Wendy Tepfer, left, the Bellmore-Merrick Community Parent Center director, was recently named a Woman of Distinction by State Sen. Michael Venditto. Above, Tepfer working with Kennedy High School sophomore Rachel Woodiwiss during the nonprofit organization UNITE’s Arrive Alive teen driver-safety class on June 3.

Community Parent Center's Wendy Tepfer named 'Woman of Distinction'

Wendy Tepfer, executive director of the Bellmore-Merrick Community Parent Center since 2002, was recently honored by State Sen. Michael Venditto as a “Woman of Distinction.” more

6/8/16

eante Smith, at left, a Kennedy High School sophomore from Bellmore, tried a simulator that shows students the dangers of driving while intoxicated during the Arrive Alive Tour at Kennedy last Friday.

When DWI dangers loom –– in gym class

There was a lot of public drunkenness in gym class at Kennedy High School in Bellmore last week –– mock drunkenness, that is. more

By Scott Brinton | 6/8/16

The smoke at the North Merrick home was so heavy that the houses and garage could not be seen clearly behind it.

Blaze engulfs North Merrick home

Fire consumed a Millwood Lane home in North Merrick on Monday afternoon, causing heavy smoke to spread throughout the neighborhood. more

By Stephany Reyes | 6/6/16

Merrick senior writers to present their work June 8

Members of the Merrick Senior Center's Creative Writing Workshop will offer samples of their work Wednesday, June 8, at 1 p.m. at the Merrick Theater and Center for the Arts. Admission is free, and refreshments will be served after the presentation. more

6/6/16

Acting Police Commissioner Thomas Krumpter, at the lectern, offered high praise for two officers –– Ronald Curaba, at left, and Joseph Laundrie, second from left –– who apprehended an armed robbery suspect in Merrick on Monday morning. They were joined by Nassau County Legislator Steve Rhoads and Chief of Patrol Frank Kirby.

Police nab ‘brazen’ robbery suspect

Two Nassau County police officers this morning ran down and tackled an armed suspect who officials believe was responsible for a string of four robberies in Bellmore-Merrick within six hours between June 5 and 6. more

By Scott Brinton | 6/6/16

Samara Solerman, 7, Matthew Mangano, 9, and Sean Harris, 9, tried on traditional Israeli clothing at Bellmore-Merrick’s recent celebration of Israeli Independence Day.

Bellmore-Merrick marks Israel's independence

Israel recently celebrated its 68th birthday, and Congregation Ohav Sholom, on Merrick Avenue in Merrick, hosted folks from throughout the Merrick-Bellmore community for a day of merriment and friendship to mark the occasion. more

By Scott Brinton | 6/1/16

Crews have been redoing the Merrick Mall in downtown Merrick in recent weeks. Above, workers outside Outback Steakhouse.

Merrick Mall getting a face-lift

The Merrick Mall, in the heart of Merrick’s downtown business district, is undergoing a complete revamp, with new façades, sidewalks and signage, according to the mall’s … more

By Scott Brinton | 6/1/16

The 11th annual Robbie’s Run attracted hundreds of runners to south Merrick on Sunday. Proceeds from the race and walk go to purchase automated external defibrillators for youth athletic fields and schools.

Robbie's Run keeps on growing

A heavy rain could not stop hundreds from running or walking in the 11th annual Robbie’s Run at Levy-Lakeside Elementary School in Merrick on May 22, as the event has continued to grow since its start in 2006. James Forte, a 17-year-old senior on the Calhoun High School track team, won the 5K for the second straight year, with a time of 17 minutes, 15 seconds. more

By Scott Brinton | 5/25/16

Robbery attempt foiled by N. Merrick bakery employees

Two employees of a North Merrick bakery foiled a robbery attempt by a masked man wielding a knife at around 3 p.m. last Friday, according to Nassau County police. more

5/19/16

Olivia Roberto, 12, of North Merrick, recently became the first girl to make a Bellmore-Merrick Central High School District baseball team over the past quarter century, if not ever, according to school officials.

This star throws like a girl

Olivia Roberto, a Merrick Avenue Middle School seventh-grader, was 3 when she started attending her brother Peter’s baseball games. She sat silently, observing from the sidelines. From that point on, she was hooked, mesmerized, by baseball, said her father, Peter Sr. more

By Scott Brinton | 5/18/16

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