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Nicole Kivirtzikis, left, and Toni Asena, both of whom grew up in North Bellmore, are publishing an online book, “Wish,” about genies.

While supernatural creatures like vampires and werewolves have risen in popularity in the media in recent years, two native North Bellmorities have been hard at work trying to popularize another mythical being –– the genie. more

By David Weingrad | 7/1/11

Calhoun couples were all smiles at the pre-prom party.

Calhoun seniors dance the night away at the prom

Seniors and their dates gathered at homes across Bellmore-Merrick to prepare for prom last Thursday. The Christophers of Merrick hosted a pre-prom party featuring several Calhoun High School couples, who gathered to chat over food with their friends and classmates as parents snapped photos. more

By David Weingrad | 6/30/11

Bellmore-Merrick school leaders reflect on tax cap

No one is sure precisely what the 2 percent tax-levy cap passed by the state last week will mean for Bellmore-Merrick’s four elementary districts and one high school district, but it could force the districts to cut student programming and lay off teachers in order to stay under the legal limit. more

By Scott Brinton, David Weingrad and Deirdre Krasula | 6/30/11

Michele Witte and her husband, Henning, have advocated for a ban on drop-side cribs for more than 13 years, ever since their son, Jonathan Tyler, was killed by one.

Walk-a-thon to mark federal ban on drop-side cribs

Merokean Michele Witte has fought for more than 13 years to pass a federal ban on drop-side cribs ever since her 10-month-old son, Tyler Jonathan, died in 1997 after his neck became trapped between the side-rail and headboard of his drop-side crib. more

By David Weingrad | 6/24/11

Autism bill passes Legislature

The State Senate and Assembly passed legislation on June 17 to ensure that people with autism receive insurance coverage for the screening, diagnosis and treatment of autism spectrum disorders. more

By David Weingrad | 6/23/11

Calhoun senior Jake Thomas was the 2011 recipient of the Diamond Award, given to the most outstanding position player in Nassau County. He is pictured with Calhoun coach Joe Corea.

Calhoun senior named county's best baseball player

Calhoun High School senior Jake Thomas recently learned that he is the 2011 recipient of the Diamond Award, an annual honor given to the most outstanding offensive player and pitcher in Nassau County high school baseball. Thomas is the first Calhoun student in the school’s history to earn the award. more

By David Weingrad | 6/22/11

Children performed a Greek dance at the St. Demetrios Greek Orthodox Church's annual Greek Festival in Merrick this past weekend.

Celebrating Greek heritage at St. Demetrios

The St. Demetrios Greek Orthodox Church in Merrick recently held its annual Greek Festival, coordinated by Peter Louca, a chairman and vice president of the church. more

By David Weingrad | 6/21/11

Members of the North Merrick Fire Department administered oxygen to a dog that was found unconscious during a house fire on Arms Avenue. The dog was taken to a nearby veterinarian and released an hour later, fully recovered.

N. Merrick F.D. saves dog from blaze

Volunteers from the North Merrick Fire Department rescued a dog from a house fire on Arms Avenue in North Merrick at about 2 a.m. on June 20. more

By David Weingrad | 6/20/11

Dr. David Sukoff was recently named the Merrick Chamber of Commerce’s Professional of the Year. He was joined here by his wife, Alissa, and their son, Joshua.

Merrick Chamber of Commerce honors its own

The Merrick Chamber of Commerce recently celebrated its annual Merchant and Professional of the Year awards ceremony at R.S. Jones Restaurant in the heart of downtown Merrick. Dr. David Sukoff, who has had his orthodontic practice in Merrick for four years, was honored as the chamber’s Professional of the Year, and Fahmida Aziz, owner of Serengeti Design Studios, won Merchant of the Year. more

By David Weingrad | 6/20/11

Pedestrian struck and killed in Merrick

A 25-year-old male was struck and killed by an unknown vehicle while he was walking on Babylon Turnpike near Smith Street in Merrick on June 20 at 1:35 a.m., according to detectives with the Nassau County Police Department’s Homicide Squad. The vehicle operator drove off northbound after hitting the young man. more

By David Weingrad | 6/20/11

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