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Gillian Cohen, second from left, was born with a congenital liver defect called biliary artresia, which causes bile to build up in the liver. At age 7, she was given only days to live. This month, she will graduate from Calhoun High School and move on to LIU Post. Above, she is pictured receiving the Cristin Ann Bambino Memorial Scholarship, a $5,000 award, with Bob Bambino, Cristin’s father, second from right; her parents, Pam, left, and Gary Cohen; and Calhoun Principal Nicole Hollings.

After years of surgeries, a Calhoun senior shines

Before Gillian Cohen had her liver replaced on April 17, 2005, when she was 7 years old, the scleras of her eyes had never before been white, recalled her mother, Pam. From birth, they were always a dull yellow. Her skin was jaundiced as well, and it itched –– without relief ... more

By Scott Brinton | 6/3/15

Ayden Luchsinger, 3, and Alex, 4, rode the Frog Hopper at the Merrick Chamber of Commerce’s Kids Fest last weekend.

Fun and games at chamber’s Kids Fest

Thousands of children and parents filled the parking lot at the Merrick Long Island Rail Road station between Friday and Sunday last weekend for the Merrick Chamber of Commerce’s annual Kids Fest. more

4/29/15

Sisters Mia and Natalie Rodriguez went for a whirl on the teacup ride at the 2014 Merrick Kids Fest. The Chamber of Commerce organizes the annual event, which will take place again this weekend.

Merrick Chamber of Commerce's Kids Fest is on the way

The Merrick Chamber of Commerce’s Kids Fest, a carnival with rides and games, food and family-friendly entertainment, will take place this weekend at the Merrick Long Island Rail Road station. more

4/22/15

Sharon Williams, fifth from right and the widow of Philip Williams, a former commander of Merrick’s American Legion Post No. 1282, presented Nikki Reyes, second from right and a recent Kennedy High School graduate, with a $1,000 college scholarship in her husband’s name. Reyes will attend Boston University.

JFK grad, a volunteer and artist, wins scholarship

The family of the late Philip Williams, a former commander of Merrick’s American Legion Post No. 1282, this year awarded the $1,000 Philip L. Williams Memorial Scholarship to Nikki Reyes, a recent Kennedy High School graduate who will continue her studies ... more

7/10/14

Arlene Gregory, second from right, is the Merrick Chamber of Commerce’s 2014 Professional of the Year. Above were, from left, Chamber Vice President Ira Reiter, President Randy Shotland, Tom Gallagher, Louise Ludden, Gregory and Marian Fraker-Gutin. Gregory was honored at a celebratory dinner at R.S. Jones restaurant on Monday.

Chamber honors Merchant and Professional of the Year

The Merrick Chamber of Commerce recently recognized two Merokeans for their service to the community, naming Arlene Gregory as its Professional of the Year and Robert Klieger as its Merchant of the Year in a ceremony at R.S. Jones restaurant on Monday. more

By Brian Racow | 6/12/14

Principal Michael Harrington congratulated senior Salvatore Ferro on receiving a U.S. Navy scholarship during the Mepham High School awards program.

Central seniors honored at award ceremonies

With graduation day rapidly approaching, administrators, faculty and staff at all three of Bellmore-Merrick’s high schools are preparing to bid the senior classes farewell. But before their … more

By Julie Mansmann | 6/11/14

Kennedy alumni group to install ‘Walk of Recognition’

The Kennedy High School alumni association plans to beautify school grounds while also raising money for student scholarships and offering the community the chance to honor friends and family … more

By Julie Mansmann | 5/1/14

Ed and Christian DeAngelo were among the thousands of attendees at the Merrick Chamber of Commerce's annual Kids Fest last weekend.

Merrick Kids Fest a blast for thousands

Thousands of children and their parents crowded into the Merrick train station parking lot last Friday to Sunday for the Merrick Chamber of Commerce’s annual Kids Fest, which serves as a scholarship fundraiser. more

4/30/14

Merrick Chamber of Commerce's Kids Fest coming to town

There will be rides, games, carnival fare and plenty of family fun this weekend outside the Merrick Long Island Rail Road station. The Merrick Chamber of Commerce will once again host its Spring Kids Fest from April 25 to 27. more

4/24/14

This month, thank a volunteer — and become one

No community would be what it is without volunteers. April is National Volunteer Month . . . more

4/10/14

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