Residents are invited to bring new, unwrapped toys to Bagel Boss (2101 Merrick Road, Merrick) this weekend in support of Toys for Tots. The drive is open on Saturday, Nov. 21, from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. …
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11/16/20
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Merrick’s American Legion Post 1282 held its annual Veterans Day ceremony on Nov. 11 at Veterans Memorial Park to salute those in the community who have answered the call to …
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11/16/20
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At press time on Tuesday, President-elect Joe Biden had tallied over 76 million votes — more than any other presidential candidate in history — besting President Trump’s 71 …
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By Alyssa Seidman and Andrew Garcia
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11/12/20
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More than a year after it clinched its district and section championships, Merrick Bellmore Little League’s 10U, or, “10 and under,” softball team was finally recognized in the form …
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By Alyssa Seidman
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11/12/20
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With restaurants at limited capacity for indoor dining due to the coronavirus pandemic, many have added outdoor seating to make up for the loss of customers — and revenue. But with colder …
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By Alyssa Seidman
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11/12/20
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To keep Levy-Lakeside students’ patriotic pride alive despite Covid-19 restrictions, the Parent Teacher Association came up with an alternative way to observe Veterans Day. On Nov. 10, a field …
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By Alyssa Seidman
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11/6/20
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A John F. Kennedy High School alumnus has created an online resource to aid voters during election season. Over the summer, Merrick native Zack Hecht, of Ann Arbor, Mich., spent hours after work and …
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By Alyssa Seidman
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11/3/20
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A Calhoun High School freshman has used his musical talents to raise money for Long Island Cares and The Harry Chapin Food Bank.
Last month, Joseph Darcourt, of Merrick, received a letter from the …
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By Alyssa Seidman
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10/29/20
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A Merokean’s long-fought journey with mast cell disease has been documented on film. “Second Chance,” a documentary by Rochester-based filmmaker Matthew White, chronicles the weeks …
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By Alyssa Seidman
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10/27/20
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Homes across Bellmore and Merrick have become a spook-tacular sight as residents set up decorative displays ahead of All Hallows’ Eve.
To get into the Halloween spirit, many scare-loving …
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By Alyssa Seidman
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10/26/20
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