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Doing nothing about gun violence is not an option
We all know that America has a serious gun violence problem. While mass shootings have become chillingly common, I believe we are on the verge of a seismic shift in how we respond to them. more
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Tricia Sattar and Fred Jones, left, were sworn in as SMCCA trustees on Aug. 27 by Nassau County Legislator Steve Rhoads and civic President Joe Baker, right.
South Merrick Community Civic Association unveils Youth Club, new trustees
New trustees have been inducted into the South Merrick Community Civic Association, and with them come new initiatives, including a club for Merrick’s younger residents — and, it’s hoped, an … more
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The South Merrick Community Civic Association will honor Craig Allen, of Merrick, on Monday for his contributions to the triangular garden at Clubhouse and Merrick roads. Allen is a radio and television meteorologist.
Merrick’s resident meteorologist Craig Allen to be honored by civic association
Craig Allen said he remembers when the sound of rolling thunder and the crack and flash of lightning would make him curl up in his childhood bedroom, frightened by the approaching storm. Now, he … more
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Tatyana and Alan Forman, of Bellmore, are the event’s guests of honor.
Chabad Center for Jewish Life celebrates the community’s ‘Heart & Soul’
In recognition of the community’s decade-long commitment to its efforts, the Chabad Center for Jewish Life will host an inaugural gala on Sunday. The event, dubbed Heart & Soul, is a fundraiser to support the chabad’s youth, social services and educational programs, as well as a celebration of those who have supported the organization. more
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School store: the gift that keeps on giving
Right here in my corner of the universe, a feel-good, do-good project has been sending children back to school every year for the past seven years, with new books and backpacks, sneakers and clothes and even toiletries — and it’s all free. more
Local families have enjoyed MECA’s amenities for the past 60 years, and now, after major renovations and an update to the events calendar, the fun will continue.
MECA pool still making waves 60 years later
Generations of Merokeans have flocked to the Merrick Estates Civic Association’s community center on Shore Drive for over half a century to enjoy its private pool, play areas, beach volleyball … more
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The Herald crew began their surfing lesson by learning how to steady themselves on their boards. At left were, at front, instructor Ian Skudin, and from left, Herald staffers Alyssa Seidman and Bridget Downes, intern Frank Gargano, and staffer Melissa Koenig.
Surf’s up in Long Beach for Herald crew
Amid New York Surf Week, July 10 to 14, a group of Herald Community Newspapers editors — Bridget Downes, Melissa Koenig, Nadya Nataly, Alyssa Seidman and Brian Steiglitz — and intern Frank … more
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Be prepared for the next Big One
In the movie “Jaws,” Amity Mayor Larry Vaughn said, “You yell ‘Barracuda!’ and everyone says, ‘Huh?’ You yell ‘Shark!’ and we’ve got a panic on our hands.” The same could be said of hurricanes. more
Herald, RichnerLive teaming up to host Senior Expo in August
Herald Community Newspapers and RichnerLive will host a summer Senior Health & Beyond Expo on Thursday, Aug. 8, from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Merrick Jewish Centre. This free event is dedicated … more
Multifamily housing caught in its own ‘Groundhog Day’
Remember Bill Murray in “Groundhog Day”? He played a TV reporter repeating Groundhog Day in Punxsutawney, Pa., again and again. I often feel the same when I look back at my 20 years of public meetings and debates about multifamily housing’s effects on Long Island schools. more
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