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Sara Erfan, Lisa David-Vinci and Nicole DellaBadia work the circulation desk at Merrick Library, where patrons can take out e-readers and iPod Nanos.

Will the digital book replace the library?

Libraries make it possible to borrow e-book and audiobook titles for free, just as one would a traditional book. With the convenience of this online library service, one might worry that it could mean the demise of the physical library. Officials, however, say the library is here to stay. more

By Shannon Plackis | 7/8/15

Kindergarten winners of the 2015 Keep-A-Merrick Beautiful contest included, from left, Brooke Wiles, Aaron Kaplan, Juliana Reynolds, Naina Kapadia and Emma Fischetti. Joining them were Town of Hemsptead Supervisor Kate Murray, left, and Councilwoman Erin King Sweeney; second row, from left, Nassau County Legislator Norma Gonsalves, Robin Schultz, Ilene Klein, Tracy Fischetti, Sheila Kuschner and Stephanie Grossman; and third row, Charles Rosenblum, Howard Merins and David Feller.

Kids helping to keep Merrick beautiful

Since the 1960s, the annual Keep-A-Merrick Beautiful contest has challenged students at local elementary schools and Merrick Avenue Middle School to think deeply about their community and the environment. 2015 was no different. This year children crafted posters and penned essays on “The Future of Merrick and the World Finding Renewable Energy Sources.” Contest winners were announced during a joyous ceremony at Levy-Lakeside Elementary School in Merrick on June 2. more

By Scott Brinton | 7/1/15

A Calhoun High School student suffered a “severe case of alcohol poisoning” after drinking at a party last Wednesday night in the woods behind Brookside School in North Merrick, according to Calhoun Principal Nicole Hollings. The Bellmore-Merrick Central High School District, which oversees Calhoun, had asked Uniondale company Summit Security Services to keep watch that night at Brookside, said Central District Superintendent John DeTommaso. Above, a Summit SUV was parked that night outside Brookside as emergency vehicles’ lights flashed at the woods’ edge.

EMTs pull drunken teen from ravine

The teenager, a student at Calhoun High School, had a “severe case of alcohol poisoning,” said Calhoun Principal Nicole Hollings in an email to parents on June 12. He drank at a “large gathering” of Calhoun seniors in the woods between Brookside School and the Meadowbrook State Parkway, Hollings wrote. more

By Brian Racow | 6/17/15

Danielle, left, and Denise Burke, of North Merrick, charged with heroin sale and possession.

Mother, daughter charged with heroin sale

Nassau County police have arrested a mother-daughter duo from North Merrick and charged them with the sale and possession of heroin in Freeport on May 25 at 9 p.m. more

By Scott Brinton | 5/27/15

Merrick Memorial Day parade grand marshal Leonard Tucker saluted the crowds that turned out to remember America's heroes on Monday.

Merricks honor America's war heroes on Memorial Day

Spectators filled the sidewalks as marchers made their way up Merrick Avenue on Monday for the Merricks’ annual Memorial Day parade, which ended in a solemn ceremony at the community’s war monument in North Merrick. more

By Scott Brinton | 5/27/15

Last year, thousands of spectators thronged the sidewalk on Merrick Avenue during the Memorial Day parade.

Merricks to mark Memorial Day Monday

Hundreds of people representing dozens of local organizations will line up on Monday for Merrick’s Memorial Day parade, weather permitting. more

5/20/15

School board candidates are unopposed

Four incumbents and one newcomer are running for election to the Merricks’ school boards this year, and they are just about certain to win. All are running unopposed. more

5/13/15

George Haile, president of the North Merrick School District Board of Education, center, and Jonathan Butler, vice president of the school board, left, listened as David Feller, district superintendent, spoke at a board meeting this school year.

North Merrick to vote on schools budget

The budget for next school year would sustain funding for the district’s functions and programs, according to Superintendent David Feller. more

5/13/15

Voters back North Merrick Library budget

A strong majority of residents who voted on the North Merrick Public Library’s 2015-16 budget — more than 68 percent — supported the proposal, which will take effect July 1. more

5/7/15

School officials to lead forums on bond

North Merrick School District officials, including Superintendent David Feller and Facilities Director James Saitta, will give multiple public presentations in coming days on the district’s plans for a $14.65 million capital improvements bond. more

By Brian Racow | 4/29/15

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