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Members of the Freeport-Merrick Rotary Club helped stock the Bellmore-Merrick Community Cupboard earlier this year.

Local Rotarians do their part during the pandemic

For more than 75 years, the Freeport-Merrick Rotary has lived by one motto: “Service above self.” And although the pandemic has hindered the club’s usual fundraising efforts, … more

By Alyssa Seidman | 12/21/20

Our intersections are hazardous during storms

When Tropical Storm Isaias roared across Long Island on Aug. 4, it brought down more than a thousand trees in Nassau County, cutting off electricity to large areas, including sections of major thoroughfares like Sunrise Highway and Merrick Road . . . more

8/21/20

Mark July Fourth by reading the Declaration

Next week, the Herald Community Newspapers will publish the Declaration of Independence and a likeness of the American flag. The Declaration will appear . . . more

6/26/20

For goodness’ sake, wear a mask

On May 30, a Herald editor conducted an informal, small-scale survey, counting the number of people with masks whom he passed while walking at the Norman J. Levy Park and Preserve in Merrick. more

6/19/20

Jessica and Edward Dennehy handed out masks they imported themselves in April; altogether, the pair distributed 100,000 masks to front-line workers and first responders

Local businessman to challenge Rice in 4th C.D.

Wantagh businessman Edward Dennehy said that he planned to announce an independent against incumbent Democratic U.S. Rep. Kathleen Rice in the 4th Congressional District race in November. At press time on Monday he said the announcement was to come no later than Thursday. more

By Timothy Denton | 6/11/20

Protesters against police brutality and structural racism have convened in Merrick throughout the week. No arrests had been made until Saturday when 11 people, including one minor, tried to protest on the Meadowbrook Parkway, a restricted area. Police said the arrests were necessary for the safety of the protesters. Above, a view of Thursday night's protest, attended by an estimated 4,000 people.

Eleven arrested in Merrick for trying to protest on parkway

Eleven people — including 10 adults and one minor — were arrested Saturday for disorderly conduct in Merrick after they attempted to move their protest against police brutality onto the Meadowbrook Parkway. more

By Scott Brinton | 6/7/20

These women raised their arms high while chanting, "Hands up, don't shoot," at the Black Lives Matter protest in Merrick and Bellmore on Thursday.

Black Lives Matter protest, Merrick, day three

For a third straight night, Black Lives Matter demonstrators convened in Merrick and Bellmore to protest the killing of George Floyd by a Minneapolis police officer and the systemic racism that is … more

By Scott Brinton | 6/4/20

Molloy College CAP21 theater students stage "Urinetown" on Saturday and Sunday.

What's happening on Long Island this weekend

Performances/On Stage Million Dollar QuartetThe musical about a recording of an impromptu jam session involving Elvis Presley, Jerry Lee Lewis, Carl Perkins, and Johnny Cash in 1956, Thursday and … more

3/5/20

Step back to the '70s with BroadHollow Theatre Company's staging of "Disco Inferno."

What's happening on Long Island this weekend

Performances/On Stage One Act FestivalA showcase of four original one act plays, presented by Adelphi University Dept. of Theatre, Thursday and Friday, Feb. 27-28, 7:30 p.m.; Saturday, Feb. 29, 2 … more

2/27/20

Plaza Theatrical Productions stages ""The Cat in the Hat" at its venue in Bellmore.

What's happening on Long Island this weekend

Performances/On Stage Million Dollar QuartetThe musical about a recording of an impromptu jam session involving Elvis Presley, Jerry Lee Lewis, Carl Perkins, and Johnny Cash in 1956, Thursday and … more

2/20/20