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How strange the past 12 months have been, for us all. Personally, I’ve been holed up for most of it at my desk in my bedroom, papers stacked up around me . . . more

3/11/21

Former Merrick Fire Department captain dies at 78

The radio scanner that blared from inside Kim Sheridan’s childhood home in Merrick was so constant, she said, she assumed everyone else had one in their house, too. It would alert her father, … more

By Alyssa Seidman | 3/9/21

Bellmore and Merrick Herald editor Alyssa Seidman will start a new position at Hearst Connecticut Media Group on March 15.

In the story of my life, the Herald chapter comes to an end

I’m going to tell you something I told college admissions officials almost 10 years ago: “I’ve always had this fascination for stories.” That’s a direct quote from my … more

By Alyssa Seidman | 3/9/21

Senior Cameron Montalbano finished her storied Kennedy basketball career with 1,110 points.

Bellmore-JFK girls' basketball caps undefeated (8-0) season

After a magical run to the Nassau Class A girls’ basketball semifinals last winter, Kennedy had to quickly shift gears on its goals for an encore after the county decided an abbreviated season … more

By Tony Bellissimo | 3/4/21

A new student-founded Diverse Dialogues series kicked off at John F. Kennedy High School on Feb. 25 with an open forum on race and racism. Students and staff discussed their own experiences related to race, the larger community and advocating for themselves and others.

New club at Bellmore-JFK promotes diverse dialogues

John F. Kennedy High School’s newest club, aptly named Diversity, Equity and Inclusion, aims to make the school community more inclusive by promoting open dialogue on issues of race and social … more

By Andrew Garcia | 3/4/21

Ryan Friedman of Merrick, 17, is one of the youngest players on the Vermont Lumberjacks, which competes in the Eastern Hockey League.

Merrick teen pursues hockey amid tournament freeze

Ryan Friedman, of Merrick, said hockey has always been his passion, and his pursuit for competing in the major leagues has persisted despite current circumstances. When the Covid-19 pandemic iced out … more

By Kate Nalepinski | 3/1/21

Rabbi Shimon Kramer, of the Chabad Center for Jewish Life, in Merrick, delivered an in-person Megillah reading to congregants in celebration of Purim.

Bellmore-Merrick synagogues safely celebrate Purim during pandemic

For some observers of the Jewish faith, 2020’s Purim celebrations marked the last time they physically visited a synagogue. Last spring, just days after the Megillah was read, costumes were … more

By Alyssa Seidman | 3/1/21

Stasie Fishman has an affectionate relationship with her feline friends. Here, the Merrick resident is pictured with Bettinna, the star of her book “Bettinna’s Tail.”

Merrick author writes book about her 'fur-ever' friends

By ANDREW GARCIA agarcia@liherald.com Merrick resident Stasie Fishman’s newest books are not just cute tales about her beloved pets. Through her work, she hopes to educate readers on how … more

By Andrew Garcia | 2/25/21

The Herald interviewed Andrew Conlin in his Merrick home as he approached his 100th birthday in 2019. The longtime resident died at 101 on Feb. 7.

Longtime Merokean, storied World War II veteran, dies at 101

Andrew Conlin, a World War II veteran, former New York City police officer and longtime Merrick resident, died Feb. 7, at age 101. His maintained his jovial, fun-loving attitude into his later years, … more

By Andrew Garcia | 2/25/21

Bellmore-Merrick's bowlers clinch Nassau County championship

The Bellmore-Merrick girls varsity bowling team won the Nassau County championships on Feb. 21. The team went undefeated in conference play and held the top average countywide heading into the … more

2/22/21

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