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Jared Zirilli, left, previously starred in Broadway’s “Summer: The Donna Summer Musical” at the Lunt-Fontanne Theatre in New York City. Today, he is working as an acting coach after pandemic-related theatre closures forced the industry into the wings.

For local Broadway actor, the show must go on

North Bellmore resident Jared Zirilli said he believes the pandemic may be the hardest time of a theatre actor’s life. After the lights went out on Broadway last March to curb the spread of … more

By Kate Nalepinski | 2/16/21

Resident Myrna De Silva traveled to GoHealth Pediatric Urgent Care in Hewlett for her first dose of the Covid-19 vaccine. She secured an appointment with the help of volunteers from Congregation Ohav Sholom, who recently started an initiative to get seniors vaccinated.

Volunteers from Ohav Sholom in Merrick help seniors get vaccinated

“I would go on the computer and be in a sweat,” recalled Lettie Werbel. Last month, Werbel’s husband, Steve, 82, spent six days in the hospital after contracting Covid-19. The … more

By Alyssa Seidman | 2/12/21

John Amaruso, owner of Bourbon & Brews, in Merrick, has seen a “big reduction” in outdoor dining at his establishment since the state’s 10 p.m. curfew was imposed on bars and restaurants.

Bellmore-Merrick restaurants remain in flux as pandemic drags on

As New York City’s restaurant owners prepare to reopen for indoor dining this week, Long Island’s restaurateurs are still fighting to stay afloat under Covid-related restrictions that … more

By Alyssa Seidman | 2/9/21

Sadly, we’re in this pandemic for the long haul

Some 100,000 New Yorkers may face debilitating long-term health effects after falling ill to Covid-19, according to “What If You Never Get Better?” in the most recent issue of The New York Times Magazine. more

1/28/21

Nassau County Legislator Debra Mulé dropped off masks with the Rev. Nicholas Zientarski, of St. Christopher’s Church in Baldwin, whose food pantry serves the food insecure.

‘We must remain vigilant’

At the end of 2020, Nassau County Legislator Debra Mulé, of Freeport, joined the student group Long Island Laboring Against Covid-19 to donate 15,000 masks and other personal protective … more

By Ronny Reyes and Bridget Downes | 1/21/21

Scott Kaplan, who owns Maximum Fitness in Merrick, staggers his clients throughout the day to ensure they feel comfortable when coming in for personal training sessions.

Bellmore-Merrick business owners optimistic about year ahead

With a new year ahead and coronavirus vaccines rolling out to more qualified individuals, Bellmore and Merrick’s business owners said they are starting to feel optimistic about the future, … more

By Alyssa Seidman | 1/19/21

How long will we suffer, and how well will we heal?

It’s now nearly a year since the Trump administration learned that a deadly virus was making its way into our country. During that period, the White House and many governors have engaged in a political wrestling match . . . more

1/7/21

Elizabeth McEntee, the emergency room nurse manager at Long Island Jewish Medical Center in New Hyde Park, received her first dose of the Pfizer-BioNTech vaccine from nurse Christine Yau.

Bellmore-Merrick residents roll up their sleeves for Covid-19 vaccine

As the Pfizer-BioNTech and Moderna Covid-19 vaccines roll out across the country, Bellmore and Merrick residents are among the thousands of New Yorkers who have already received their first doses of … more

By Alyssa Seidman | 1/5/21

The Town of Hempstead has approved a $123,350 grant for the North Bellmore Fire District to assist with unbudgeted expenses incurred during the coronavirus pandemic.

Hempstead Town earmarks Covid relief grants for Bellmore, North Bellmore fire districts

Last month, the Town of Hempstead authorized more than $300,000 in relief grants to help local fire departments pay for coronavirus-related expenses incurred during the pandemic. The Bellmore and … more

By Alyssa Seidman | 1/5/21

The Town of Hempstead has approved a $12,000 grant for Merrick Fire Department’s Friendship Engine & Hose Co. 2 to assist with unbudgeted expenses incurred during the coronavirus pandemic.

Hempstead Town earmarks $12k Covid relief grant for Merrick Fire Department company

Last month, the Town of Hempstead authorized more than $300,000 in relief grants to help local fire departments pay for coronavirus-related expenses incurred during the pandemic. Merrick Fire … more

By Alyssa Seidman | 1/4/21