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James Lentini, left, Molloy University’s president, and Edward Thompson — the school’s vice president of advancement — celebrate Molloy’s new university status and a $2 million gift from S. Zaki Hossain.

Molloy celebrates the new 'U' with $2 million gift

Molloy University not only has a new name, but it also has a new gift — a $2 million one the school describes as its largest single gift in its 67-year history. more

By Tom Carrozza | 6/23/22

Loraine Alderman, founder of Dress for Recovery, joined Jane Hartigan and Catherine Peterson — members of the Evening Star Quilters organization — to donate 50 seatbelt covers for a good cause.

Dress for Recovery, which helps women with breast cancer, gets useful donation

Deciding what to wear is hard enough. But try doing it while fighting breast cancer at the same time. more

By Jordan Vallone and Kepherd Daniel | 6/23/22

North Merrick Library Director Susan Santa, far left, with board President Mark Davis, Vice President Kristin Frost, State Assemblyman Dave McDonough, William Pezzulo, Hempstead Town Clerk Kate Murray, County Legislator Thomas McKevitt and William C. Smith at the Teen Room ribbon-cutting ceremony.

‘Oceans of Possibilities’ for area libraries

After two summers of having to adjust and maintain safety protocols amid the Covid-19 pandemic, officials of the four libraries in Bellmore and Merrick are excited to kick off a normal summer. more

By Kepherd Daniel | 6/23/22

The Avalanche bested the competition for the Sophomore Division championship.

Bellmore-Merrick Roller Hockey reflects on great season

Wrapping up a successful season, the Bellmore-Merrick Roller Hockey League is reflecting on its successes and looking ahead to its All-Star Weekend. more

By Kepherd Daniel | 6/16/22

Joanne Constantino, far left, and Dawn Abenante, far right, with fourth grade students at Old Mill Road School.

At ‘story walks,’ students experience books in a different way

In the North Merrick Union Free School District, there’s more than one way for students to read a book. more

By Jordan Vallone | 6/16/22

Zoe Russo and Jordana Wohlleben at the Merrick Avenue Middle School ceremony.

Grand Avenue, Merrick Avenue Middle Schools 'move up' in style

Middle schools in the Bellmore-Merrick Central High School District celebrated their moving up ceremonies last week, outdoors, with plenty of pomp and circumstance. more

6/16/22

Rosenthal, left, has been a dedicated member of MECA for decades.

Merrick resident reaches 50 year as MECA member

The Merrick Estates Civic Association’s community center is the go-to spot for many families throughout Bellmore and Merrick. Amenities include a private pool, play areas, and a beach volleyball … more

By Kepherd Daniel | 6/10/22

Herald Community Newspapers senior editor Laura Lane won two first place awards during the annual ceremony hosted by the Press Club of Long Island.

Herald picks up seven awards from Press Club of Long Island

In its first in-person gala since the start of the coronavirus pandemic, the Press Club of Long Island handed out a number of awards on June 2 — including seven to Herald Community Newspapers. more

Staff Report | 6/9/22

FirstNet AT&T sponsors health care excellence awards

Many really started calling those who work frontlines — and behind the scenes — in the health care industry heroes at the start of the coronavirus pandemic. But they’ve always been heroes. more

STAFF REPORT | 6/2/22

Alexa Wahl, a recent graduate of the Aviation Center at Farmingdale State College, will fulfill her childhood dream of flying in the Bethpage Air Show.

Bethpage Air Show flies back into the Jones Beach skies

Alexa Wahl was just 7 when her family began attending the Bethpage Air Show. Standing on Jones Beach and staring at the sky, she would watch the planes gracefully soar past. It was then that Wahl … more

By Brendan Carpenter | 5/26/22

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