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At American Legion Post 1282’s annual Veterans Day ceremony on Monday at Veterans Memorial Park in Merrick, Calhoun High School freshman Hayden Okonowitz played taps as members of Boy Scout Troop 351 saluted.

Merricks honor 'the exceptional and the extraordinary'

American Legion Post 1282 held its annual Veterans Day ceremony on Nov. 11 at Veterans Memorial Park in Merrick to salute those in the community who have answered the call to service.Auxiliary Unit … more

11/14/19

The Bellmore and North Bellmore Fire Departments held their annual remembrance ceremony on Sept. 11 to honor the volunteer firefighters lost in the World Trade Center attacks and their aftermath 18 years ago.

Bellmore fire departments remember the fallen

The setting sun drew shadows of the service men and women from the Bellmore and North Bellmore fire departments, who stood in two rows before the Bellmore Fire Department’s 9/11 Memorial last … more

9/19/19

For a moment during Merrick’s Sept. 11 ceremony, the usually busy corner of Merrick Avenue and Sunrise Highway fell silent. Dozens of residents and firefighters lined the street to honor those lost on that fateful day 18 years ago.

Merrick fire departments honor the fallen

The Merrick community once again gathered at the corner of Merrick Avenue and Sunrise Highway on Sept. 11 to remember the ultimate sacrifices made by first responders during the attacks on the World … more

9/19/19

Donovan Berthoud/Herald Life Valedictorian John Grover, Class President Mckayla Cates, Treasurer Erin Penny, Vice President Katelyn Mulligan, Secretary Alexa Beichert and salutatorian Kristina Dimiceli gathered for a portrait.

Fond memories for Mepham seniors at graduation

Wellington C. Mepham High School celebrated its 78th commencement on June 26 at NYCB Theater in Westbury before a proud crowd of administrators, family members and students. more

6/29/16

After Vietnam, Yngstrom hid his veteran status from employers and even friends after he was accused of being a ’baby killer’ and ‘murderer.’ Now, he said, he is proud to tell people that he served in Vietnam.

Recalling Vietnam, Veterans gather for 50th anniversary

A cold, heavy rain couldn’t stop hundreds of veterans and supporters from gathering on April 2 at the Long Island National Cemetery in Farmingdale to remember the Vietnam War five decades earlier. more

By Stephany Reyes | 4/6/16

Make Red Cross’s month: get involved

March is the month we recognize the American Red Cross for all it does, as we have since President Franklin D. Roosevelt proclaimed it so in 1943: “I request that during that month . . . more

3/3/16

Levy-Lakeside Elementary School Parent-Teacher Association members gathered on March 23 at the school’s Founders’ Day celebration, which honored PTA members for their contributions and dedication.

Lakeside PTA honors volunteers

The Levy-Lakeside Elementary School Parent-Teacher Association’s Founders’ Day celebration on March 23 paid tribute to school community members who give enormously of their time and energy to better the lives of Merrick children. more

4/2/15

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

Levy-Lakeside School’s Veterans Day ceremony was personal for some students whose father or grandfather served in America’s armed forces and joined them at the event. From left were veterans Al Belbol Sr., Alvin Turk, Michael Garrone, Robert Peckham, Alvin Schecter, Gary Blair and James Montera. Joining them was, at right, David McDonough, a state assemblyman from North Merrick and an Air Force and Coast Guard veteran.

Lakeside students salute veterans

Levy-Lakeside Elementary School in Merrick brought together veterans with their children or grandchildren on Nov. 10, the day before Veterans Day, for a ceremony that honored the men and women who serve the country ... more

11/12/14

Paul Waterman, chief of the Merrick Fire Department; Thomas Gies, second assistant chief and son of Ronnie Gies, a Merrick and FDNY firefighter who was killed on Sept. 11; and Christopher Clement, first assistant chief, officiated at Merrick’s 9/11 memorial service.

Merrick commemorates lives lost

Merrick lost 24 of its sons and daughters in the terrorist attacks of Sept. 11, 2001. Thirteen years later, their families, friends and community members continue to remember the lives they lived and mourn their loss. more

9/17/14

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