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Fifteen-year-old Merrick musician Justin Gusmano showcased his talent and passion for classic rock, jazz, and blues during his first concert at the North Bellmore Public Library on Oct. 18, performing songs from his album “Forever Alive” and timeless covers while celebrating family collaboration, community, and the joy of sharing music.
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By Brian Kacharaba
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10/24/25
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Three student-led bands from the Bellmore-Merrick community — Punchdrunk, Sanitarium, and Sunlight Yellow — showcased their unique sounds and rising talent at recent gazebo performances, reflecting a vibrant local music scene that celebrates creativity, collaboration, and the next generation of young artists.
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By Brian Kacharaba
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10/24/25
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A sold-out comedy fundraiser at the Bellmore Movies and Showplace on Oct. 16 brought laughter and generosity together as Joe Gallart’s charity, Desirae’s Darlings, raised more than $20,000 in memory of his late daughter to ensure children in need receive toys for the holidays.
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By Matthew Figueroa
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10/24/25
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Merrick author Jen Calonita’s new middle-grade novel The Taylors — a story about friendship, fandom and finding your voice — coincidentally debuted the same week as Taylor Swift’s latest album, delighting readers with its Swift-inspired spirit and heartfelt celebration of self-discovery.
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10/17/25
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The Merrick Jewish Centre celebrated Sukkot with its “Sipping with the Stars” event on Oct. 9, inviting the community to gather under the night sky for stargazing, s’mores, and reflection on gratitude, joy, and togetherness.
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By Brian Kacharaba
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10/17/25
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The longtime Merrick resident and former township comptroller was remembered for his integrity, leadership, and devotion to family, leaving behind a lasting legacy of service and compassion.
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By Brian Kacharaba
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10/17/25
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A powerful nor’easter brought heavy rain, strong winds and coastal flooding to Long Island over Columbus Day weekend, prompting emergency declarations but causing only minor power outages in the Bellmore-Merrick area as PSEG crews quickly restored service.
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By Brian Kacharaba
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10/17/25
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Sanford H. Calhoun High School Principal Nicole Hollings made a brief Oct. 10 court appearance in her DWI case that produced no new developments aside from an order of protection, with the next hearing set for Nov. 12.
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By Brian Kacharaba
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10/17/25
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A Freeport man was arrested after police said he drove under the influence of drugs and struck a pedestrian and a parked postal vehicle on Merrick Road, seriously injuring one person.
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By Brian Kacharaba
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10/11/25
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The Bellmore-Merrick Central High School District’s annual Unity Summit on Sept. 26 brought together student-athletes and coaches from across Nassau County to promote sportsmanship, resilience and character, featuring motivational talks from professional athletes and leaders on the importance of integrity and unity in competition.
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By Brian Kacharaba
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10/10/25
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