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Sophia Fitzpatrick at Sacred Heart Academy.

College-bound teen has research published

Undaunted by the Covid-19 pandemic, a young Merrick resident has won several major research competitions — including one normally reserved for college and graduate students. Sophia … more

By Reine Bethany | 11/18/21

Police arrest man for robbery in Bellmore

The Nassau County Police Department arrested a Bellmore resident for a June 22 robbery that occurred in Bellmore at 4:40 p.m. more

By Andrew Garcia | 6/23/21

Merrick Avenue Middle School Rams baseball coach Anthony Rizzo set up a big surprise for special-education student Blake Chandler at the team’s first game of the season.

From impossible to manager

It was thought that Blake Chandler would never get to hit a baseball or score a run on a diamond alongside his peers, to the sound of thunderous cheers. more

By Andrew Garcia | 6/17/21

Aidan Walley, right, built wooden planter boxes at Community Presbyterian Church, the crops from which will benefit a local food pantry. Joe Myers, left, lent a hand.

Eagle Scout builds garden to feed community

Boy Scout Aidan Walley is on his way to achieving the rank of Eagle Scout. His project that beautified the Community Presbyterian Church in Merrick will help benefit the larger community. more

By Andrew Garcia | 6/17/21

Yolanda Garner Hutcherson and the cover of her new children’s book, “Shanti’s Safe Place.”

Local author’s children's' book tackles sexual abuse

Nassau County social worker and Merrick resident Yolanda Garner Hutcherson is celebrating the launch of her new children’s book, “Shanti’s Safe Place,” which aims to educate … more

By Marjorie Rogers | 6/17/21

Merokean Charlie Goldberg is the host of his own show on YouTube.

Merrick’s “On-Air Extraordinaire” makes waves in local media

Merrick residents and Calhoun High School students are quickly getting to know Charlie Goldberg of south Merrick — “the On-air Extraordinaire” — who founded Calhoun’s … more

By Jordan Vallone | 6/17/21

With replacement parts and technical know-how, 18-year-old Jason Jackrel renovated a 1957 television, and added Roku streaming. It’s just one of the recent Hofstra University graduate’s many inventions.

Finished at Hofstra, and he’s all of 18

As students crossed the stage at Hofstra University’s graduation commencement last month, they marked the conclusion of their academic careers before taking the first steps into professional … more

By Andrew Garcia | 6/10/21

Theresa Mermelstein with her family at her 100th birthday party last Friday.

Holocaust survivor celebrates 100th birthday in Bellmore

The party for Theresa Mermelstein’s 100th birthday in Bellmore on June 4 was a massive celebration, with family, friends and guests of honor in abundance — despite a downpour. For … more

By Andrew Garcia | 6/10/21

DeTommaso walked out of Brookside School, surprised and smiling at the parade in his honor.

Parade held for retiring Bellmore-Merrick Superintendent

On June 2, a small crowd gathered outside of Brookside School on Meadowbrook Road for a car parade honoring the Superintendent of the Bellmore-Merrick Central High School District, John DeTommaso, … more

By Jordan Vallone | 6/10/21

Mepham junior Nick Dato raised $250 for the St. Baldrick’s Chop Your Locks charity event. After it was canceled last year, students returned to the gym to have their heads shaved on May 27.

Mepham hosts in-person St. Baldrick’s fundraiser

A school community collaboration is the reason why Wellington C. Mepham High School was able to host its annual Chop Your Locks for charity event benefiting the St. Baldrick’s … more

6/10/21

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