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Make a spooky graveyard pie for your Halloween gathering.

Halloween thrills and chills at home and in the neighborhood

Gather up your little goblins, conjure up some creative costumes and prepare some scary, scrumptious sweets for a great ghostly gathering. Involve everyone in fun-to-make (and to eat) Halloween recipes that are more

Karen Bloom | 10/28/10

At the North Merrick firehouse, Nassau County Legislator David Denenberg denounced a proposal by County Executive Ed Mangano to impose a water fee on previously exempt organizations such as fire departments and school districts.

Legislator: ‘Toilet tax’ could cost taxpayers

When firefighters wash down their trucks after making on a run, they may have to pay a fee on that water. Nassau County Executive Ed Mangano, a Republican from Bethpage, has proposed a water use fee in the county’s 2011 budget. At a news conference in front of the North Merrick firehouse on Friday, Nassau County Legislator Dave Denenberg said the fee is really a tax. more

Deirdre Krasula | 10/15/10

The North Merrick Fire Department took fourth place overall in the 6th Battalion Drill this past weekend, grabbing trophies in nearly every race category. The drill test skills from hose handling to ladder climbing.

N. Merrick F.D. takes home a load of trophies

Members of the North Merrick Fire Department took part in the 6th Battalion Parade and Drill hosted by the Massapequa Fire Department this past weekend, and North Merrick came in fourth place overall in the drill, taking home a trophy in nearly every race category, and second place as Best Appearing unit of 15 to 30 members in the parade. more

9/27/10

The family of 9/11 victim Ronnie Gies, including his wife, Carol, and sons Ronnie, Tommy and Bobby, laid a wreath at the Merrick firefighters’ 9/11 memorial on Saturday.

Merrick Fire Department marks 9/11

The Merrick Fire Department held a solemn ceremony at the Merrick firefighters’ 9/11 memorial at Sunrise Highway and Merrick Avenue on Saturday at noon to mark the ninth anniversary of the Sept. 11, 2001, terrorist attacks on the World Trade Center. more

Scott Brinton | 9/13/10

A new hearing device is helping Bellmorite John Scalesi overcome disfluency, or stuttering.

New device aids Bellmorite who suffers from disfluency

Five years ago, people might have had a difficult time understanding when North Bellmore native John Scalesi spoke. But thanks to a new device, Scalesi, 53, who suffers from disfluency, or stuttering, can now be heard loud and clear. more

Deirdre Krasula | 8/18/10

Lou Carnesecca, former St. John's basketball coach, attended the Baldwin funeral of Bob Sheppard at St. Christopher's Roman Catholic Church on Thursday.

'The Voice' is laid to rest

Bob Sheppard, known as "The Voice of the Yankees," and also dubbed "The Voice of God" by former Yankee great Reggie Jackson, was laid to rest on July 15 at St. Christopher's Church on Merrick Road in … more

Mary Malloy | 7/15/10

Members of the Bellmore Fire Department's drill team sped through a hose race on Friday night.

Empire Hose Company hosts fire drill, parade

Empire Hose Company No. 3 Inc. of the Merrick Fire Department hosted the 2010 Nassau County Firemen’s Parade and Drill this weekend –– and what a show it was! more

Scott Brinton | 7/10/10

Loved ones and elected leaders, including Town of Hempstead Supervisor Kate Murray, third from right, gathered in North Merrick last Saturday to dedicate Gianelli Avenue in honor of the late Brian McCauley, a fire patrolman who volunteered at ground zero in the wake of the Sept. 11, 2001, terrorist attacks.

North Merrick street dedicated in honor of Brian McCauley

The Town of Hempstead held a ceremony on July 3 to dedicate North Merrick's Gianelli Avenue in honor of fire patrolman Brian McCauley. more

Sari Zeidler | 7/8/10

Fire engulfed this home at 2086 Monroe Ave. in North Bellmore on Tuesday.

Updated: Fire destroys N. Bellmore home

Fire ripped through a Cape Cod home at 2086 Monroe Ave. in North Bellmore at 5:21 a.m. on Tuesday, July 6, according to authorities. more

Scott Brinton | 7/7/10

Members of Empire Hose Company No. 3 poured water onto a yard fire that burned part of a homeowner's lawn on Chernucha Avenue on July 3.

Empire Company extinguishes July 3 yard fire

The Merrick Fire Department’s Empire Hose Company No. 3 responded to a yard fire that burned off a good section of the homeowner’s lawn on July 3 around 5:30 p.m., according to fire officials. more

Scott Brinton | 7/4/10

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