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Families, friends and neighbors of those lost on Sept. 11, 2001, attended the Merrick Fire Department’s annual ceremony at the firefighters’ memorial on Saturday.

Merrick fire departments mark 9/11 20th anniversary

It was an emotional evening, but one in which the community again stood together. Twenty years ago, the Sept. 11 attacks on the World Trade Center shook the Merrick neighborhood, which lost residents in … more

By Andrew Garcia | 9/13/21

Members of the Bellmore Fire Department lined the walkway to the Sept. 11 Memorial during the annual service in memory of the attacks.

Twenty years later, Bellmore fire departments remember 9/11

As the sun set in Bellmore on Saturday, a crowd of first responders and Bellmore residents gathered for the Bellmore Fire Department’s annual Sept. 11 Memorial Service. more

By Jordan Vallone | 9/13/21

CIA Senior Paramilitary Officer Phil Reilly and Counter-Terrorism Operator Gary Harrington, center, with members of the Merrick Fire Department at the screening of “CIA vs. Bin Laden: First In,” on Aug. 31.

Merrick Fire Department marks 9/11 20th anniversary

Less than two weeks before the 20th anniversary of Sept. 11 — a day that has left unhealed wounds in the hearts of many in the Merricks — members of the Merrick Fire Department gathered for a special documentary screening. more

By Jordan Vallone | 9/9/21

Taking place outdoors, “Turn Pike Joe & The Traffic Jam” catered to a crowd of roughly 50 people. Turnpike Joe and drummer Jay Sharkey entertained with classic rock hits.

North Merrick Public Library hosts outdoor concerts

On evenings throughout the summer, the back lot of the North Merrick Public Library is transformed into concert space. more

By Jordan Vallone | 8/26/21

Merrick Fire Department volunteer Tom DiBlasi took first place at the clam-eating contest at Peter’s Clam Bar, winning $2,500 for his firehouse.

Merrick’s Thomas DiBlasi crowned as clam-eating champ at Peter’s

Hundreds of spectators from aross Long Island gathered for the annual clam-eating contest hosted by Peter’s Clam Bar in Island Park Sunday. The friendly competition returned after it was on … more

By Kepherd Daniel | 8/26/21

Jennifer Plotzke, an actress who worked on multiple films during the pandemic, attended the Long Island International Film Festival’s Opening Night.

LIIFE holds Opening Night Ceremony at Bellmore Movies

The 2021 Long Island International Film Festival kicked off at Bellmore Movies on Tuesday, Aug. 10 with 125 independently produced films showcasing over the course of six days. Filmmakers and actors … more

By Marjorie Rogers | 8/19/21

County Executive Laura Curran, center, kicked off the Long Island International Film Expo on Tuesday with, from left, Jared Fishedick, Richard Kessel, Lukas Hassel, Debra Markowitz, Bellmore Movies owners Anne and Henry Stampfel and Harry Coghlan.

Long Island International Film Expo begins at Bellmore Movies

On Tuesday, the Long Island International Film Expo began at Bellmore Movies on Pettit Avenue. Nassau County Executive Director Laura Curran and many others in the Long Island film industry … more

By Jordan Vallone | 8/12/21

Pride for Youth’s staff is dedicated to providing programming, service and support to LGBTQ+ youth on Long Island.

Pride For Youth Coffeehouse hosts prom for teens

On Aug. 6, blue, pink and silver balloons decorated the backyard of the Bellmore Presbyterian Church, where Pride for Youth, an organization that offers support and service to LGBTQ+ youth from across Nassau County held its annual prom. more

By Jordan Vallone | 8/12/21

The Garden at St. Francis is behind St. Francis Episcopal Church, on Bellmore Avenue in North Bellmore.

Garden at St. Francis Church hosting produce pickup

St. Francis Episcopal Church in North Bellmore hosted its first produce pickup Aug. 1 in conjunction with its community garden. more

By Jordan Vallone | 8/5/21

Filmmakers flock to Bellmore Movies each year for the Long Island International Film Expo, which was held at a different drive-in venue last year due to the pandemic.

At Bellmore Movies, a sign of LIIFE

The Long Island International Film Expo is returning to its home, Bellmore Movies, this year. more

By Andrew Garcia | 7/29/21

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