With the inauguration of Gov. Andrew Cuomo on Saturday, New York state officially ended its brief but disastrous Spitzer era. Eliot Spitzer, the former attorney general, was elected governor in 2006 …
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1/17/11
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Bellmore-Merrick business owners said in an informal Herald survey that they welcome the new year after a tough 2010. This past year, they said, they saw ups and downs in sales, with fluctuations in an economy that was attempting to right itself after one of the worst recessions in U.S. history.
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Deirdre Krasula
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1/11/11
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Thank you very much for the incredible honor of being named the Merrick Herald’s Person of the Year.
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By Liz O'Shaughnessy
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1/10/11
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When an accident or crime occurs in the Bellmores, John Scalesi can often be found on the scene. Scalesi, 54, a lifelong Bellmore resident and a Mepham High School graduate, has served his home community as a volunteer since he was young. He is active in the Bellmore Fire Department and the Kiwanis and Lions clubs, and he’s an honorary lifetime member of the North Bellmore Fire Department’s Company No. 2.
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by Deirdre Krasula
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12/29/10
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By Mary Malloy
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12/17/10
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More than 700 kids of all ages marched down Merrick Avenue, from Loines Avenue to the Merrick train station, in an impressive Halloween procession last Saturday, collecting goodies along the way.
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Scott Brinton
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11/3/10
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Publishers Clifford and Stuart Richner announced Oct. 20 that Richner Communications has acquired the Oyster Bay Guardian, a weekly publication covering Oyster Bay and several surrounding communities …
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10/27/10
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The Merrick Chamber of Commerce and the Merrick Herald are co-sponsoring a Halloween parade through downtown Merrick on Saturday, Oct. 30, from 11 a.m. to noon.
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10/15/10
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With this week’s column, the Principal’s Office begins its sixth year. It’s time to look backward as well as forward. But first, a few thank yous are in order. Scott Brinton has not only been my editor, but has also become a friend and sounding board for new ideas. Executive Editor John O’Connell has always been a prime supporter and booster. And my gratitude to publishers Cliff and Stuart Richner who gave me the opportunity to join the Herald family.
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Steve Kussin
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10/15/10
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The Merrick Chamber of Commerce’s Fall Festival went off without a hitch this past weekend, attracting thousands to downtown Merrick.
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Scott Brinton
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9/27/10
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