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Following a community conversation on Jewish identity and antisemitism at the Merrick Jewish Centre earlier this month, organizers and religious leaders said the discussion left attendees reflecting on the importance of Jewish pride, education and community connection during a time of rising antisemitism.
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By Hernesto Galdamez
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6/5/26
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On May 16, members of the Freeport-Merrick Rotary and other volunteers participated in a humanitarian effort for homeless Long Island veterans. Approximately 65 volunteers assembled “dignity duffle bags” that provided recipients with several basic necessities.
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By Andrew Francis
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6/5/26
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When the 2026 FIFA World Cup arrives in the New York metropolitan area this month, Long Islanders won’t need tickets to MetLife Stadium to feel part of the action. Local venues are already preparing for what could become one of the region’s largest shared celebrations in decades.
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By Jordan Vallone
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6/5/26
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Park Avenue Elementary School students grow, donate asparagus to Bellmore-Merrick Community Cupboard
Students at Park Avenue Elementary School are learning lessons in gardening and community service by harvesting fresh asparagus from the school’s garden and donating it to families in need through the Bellmore-Merrick Community Cupboard.
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By Hernesto Galdamez
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6/5/26
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Coach Michael Pisano was more than happy to fulfill a promise he made to Calhoun’s softball players back in March.
“I told them I’d shave my head if we won the county championship,” he …
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By Tony Bellissimo
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6/1/26
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The month of May has been full of accomplishments for the Long Island High School for the Arts; young artists and performers from across Long Island took center stage to show what new heights they achieved during the school year.
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By Joseph D'Alessandro
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6/1/26
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For the first time in program history, the Kennedy Cougars are Nassau County baseball champions.
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By Niko Scarlatos
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5/31/26
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The highly decorated Bellmore-Merrick Broadcasting program completed production on its most ambitious student film project to date on May 18, marking the culmination of months of work by the program’s graduating seniors.
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By Hernesto Galdamez
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5/29/26
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As they sat on their beach blankets holding miniature American flags, students at Martin Avenue Elementary School in the North Bellmore School District learned about the true meaning of Memorial Day during an outdoor ceremony on May 19.
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By Johnathan Padilla
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5/29/26
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For veterans throughout Merrick and North Merrick, Memorial Day is an important opportunity to pay respects to their friends, colleagues and predecessors who died in service of the United States.
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By Joseph D'Alessandro
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5/29/26
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