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Civic members Sarah Chun, left, Berta Weinstein, Ali Frankel and Eileen Casazza moderated the event.

Bellmore-Merrick civics sponsor Meet the Candidates night

In their 13th year hosting Meet the Candidates night, civic members have the process “down to a science,” said Berta Weinstein, vice president of the South Merrick Community Civic … more

10/31/19

Brooklyn Viola, 3, decorated a pumpkin at the Morton Civic Association’s inaugural Trunk or Treat celebration on Sunday.

Franklin Square kids go trunk-or-treating

Children in Franklin Square had the opportunity to trick-or-treat from car to car at the Morton Civic Association’s inaugural Trunk or Treat event on Oct. 20. Other communities have offered … more

By Melissa Koenig | 10/24/19

The Afro-Afriqué dance troupe, led by internationally renowned choreographer Judith McCarty, center, took the stage for a performance at the first AfroFest celebration on Long Island, held in the Baldwin Community Garden Sept. 7.

Baldwin hosts first Long Island AfroFest

Hundreds of people packed the Baldwin Community Garden on Sept. 7 for the inaugural AfroFest celebration, an afternoon of music, dance, art and food representing the culture of Africa and the African … more

By Bridget Downes | 9/26/19

Tricia Sattar and Fred Jones, left, were sworn in as SMCCA trustees on Aug. 27 by Nassau County Legislator Steve Rhoads and civic President Joe Baker, right.

South Merrick Community Civic Association unveils Youth Club, new trustees

New trustees have been inducted into the South Merrick Community Civic Association, and with them come new initiatives, including a club for Merrick’s younger residents — and, it’s hoped, an … more

By Andrew Garcia | 9/26/19

Yossi Oren and Adrienne McKenna manned a table at the community yard sale in May.

Franklin Square Civic Association to host second Community Yard Sale

More than 40 Franklin Square community members are expected to sell their unwanted goods at the Franklin Square Civic Association’s second Community Yard Sale at Rath Park’s pool parking lot on … more

By Melissa Koenig | 9/19/19

The South Merrick Community Civic Association will honor Craig Allen, of Merrick, on Monday for his contributions to the triangular garden at Clubhouse and Merrick roads. Allen is a radio and television meteorologist.

Merrick’s resident meteorologist Craig Allen to be honored by civic association

Craig Allen said he remembers when the sound of rolling thunder and the crack and flash of lightning would make him curl up in his childhood bedroom, frightened by the approaching storm. Now, he … more

By Alyssa Seidman | 9/19/19

Members of the Grand Baldwin Festival Planning Committee met at the public library in May to begin planning the first-time event.

Baldwinites plan a 'grand' festival

Mark your calendars: The inaugural Grand Baldwin Festival will take place on Oct. 19, celebrating the community and promoting a vibrant business and drug-free environment, organizers said. … more

By Bridget Downes | 9/12/19

Local residents and members of the Baldwin Civic Association celebrated the garden’s fifth birthday with food, drinks and music.

Celebrating the community garden’s birthday

Dozens of local residents and civic leaders celebrated the Baldwin Community Garden’s fifth birthday on June 21. Hosted by the Baldwin Civic Association, the 70s-themed party rung in another … more

6/27/19

The Town of Hempstead board voted, 6 to 1, to approve the site plan for Woodcrest Village Park, a $60 million, 230-unit apartment complex for Rockaway Avenue, which would be built on a lot that has been vacant since Hurricane Sandy destroyed another complex there.

Site plan approved for contested Woodcrest Village Park apartment complex in Oceanside

Town of Hempstead officials voted 6 to 1 on May 7 to approve the site plan for a $60 million, 230-unit Rockaway Avenue apartment complex. The project has met with strong opposition from many residents. more

By Mike Smollins | 5/16/19

Town of Hempstead officials and members of the Island Park Civic Association met at the Island Park Public Library on March 12 to discuss issues with roads and drainage that have not been resolved since Hurricane Sandy.

Island Park residents call on officials to fix roads

Over six years after Hurricane Sandy, some Island Park residents are saying that neither local flood control measures nor driving conditions have improved. more

By Briana Bonfiglio | 3/21/19

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