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A dry eight-foot Christmas tree can burn in less than a minute.

A dried-out, eight-foot Christmas tree can light, blaze and burn to ash in less than a minute, causing considerable damage in the process, according to research by the National Institute of … more

By Barbra Rubin-Perry | 12/23/15

Be safe during the holidays

The holidays are the favorite time of year for many people, and it’s easy to understand why: families celebrate, gathering from far and wide. Happiness is the hope and everyone’s wish. So let’s keep it that way. more

12/11/14

Community leaders posed with children at the Merrick Chamber of Commerce’s Christmas tree and menorah lighting ceremony on Sunday, Dec. 7.

Merricks catch holiday magic

Despite the chilly temperatures, dozens gathered on Sunday night in downtown Merrick to ring in the holidays with the lighting of the community’s large Christmas tree and menorah at Merrick Avenue and Veterans Memorial Plaza. more

12/10/14

Joseph Santos was among the many children who turned out in 2013 for Santa’s annual visit to Merrick.

Chamber, Fire Department hosting holiday events

The Merrick Chamber of Commerce is busily preparing for the arrival of Santa Claus on Saturday, Dec. 6 ... more

12/3/14

Make sure your holiday season is safe

The holidays can, and should, be a time of bliss. Unfortunately, they are often a time of tragedy, with many dangers at home, on the roads and at the malls. more

12/20/12

Andy Kaufman led the Rising Star chorale group at the Merrick Chamber of Commerce celebration.

Merrick Chamber of Commerce lights up the holidays

The Merrick Chamber of Commerce brightened up the holiday season at this year’s Christmas tree and menorah lighting on Dec. 2. more

By Julie Mansmann | 12/20/12

Merrick fire volunteer Ron Luparello, front, showed a Christmas tree to Bill and Selena Iger of Bellmore at the Merrick Fire Department’s annual Christmas tree and wreath sale. The Igers bought the tree.

Merrick Fire Department hosts annual tree sale

With a cold rain falling in Merrick last Sunday afternoon, the weather outside was frightful. Still, local folks flocked to the Merrick Fire Department’s annual Christmas tree and wreath sale at Empire Hose Company No. 3 on Merrick Avenue, across from the Merrick Library. more

By Scott Brinton | 12/14/12

Minimize holiday-season fire hazards

Despite all of the activities that divert our attention during the holiday season, we need to make sure our homes are safe. more

12/15/11

Santa with leaders of the Merrick Chamber of Commerce during his 2009 visit in downtown Merrick.

Merrick chamber gears up for the holidays

The Merrick Chamber of Commerce will hold its annual Santa visit at the gazebo at Veterans Memorial Plaza in downtown Merrick on Saturday, Dec. 4, from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m., and its menorah and Christmas tree lighting ceremony at the same location on Sunday, Dec. 5, at 5 p.m. more

11/18/10

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