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Kudos to former Mayor Bloomberg, who's right on Israel
On July 22, the Federal Aviation Administration banned U.S. flights to and from Israel due to security concerns after a rocket fell near Ben Gurion International Airport in Tel Aviv. more
‘American Idol’ contestants screamed “Welcome to New York!” as the camera crew shot a few takes for the FOX show, which will air in January.
American Idol stops by L.I.
A mix of guitars, stylish fedoras, multicolored hairstyles and practicing hopefuls, who were letting out a few notes before it really counted, waited in close quarters outside of Nassau Veterans Memorial Coliseum, in Uniondale, on July 23, hours before it was time to show off their high notes, vibrato and guitar strums to the producers of “American Idol.” more
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Nassau County Legislator Dave Denenberg, fourth from right, front, led a July 16 protest at the Merrick water tower to call for the release of a draft study of a proposed public takeover of Long Island American Water. To Denenberg’s left was County Legislator Laura Curran. About 30 local residents joined them.
Legislators, activists demand water study’s release
An engineer has completed a draft study on the feasibility of a public takeover of Long Island American Water, the water utility company that services the area, but the public has yet to see the document. more
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American Idol coming to L.I.
On Wednesday, July 23 at the Nassau Veterans Memorial Coliseum in Uniondale, American Idol will hold the “producer’s round” of auditions, where Idol hopefuls, ages 15 to 28, are welcome to share their talent and sing their way to celebrity judges Jennifer Lopez, Harry Connick Jr. and Keith Urban. more
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OK, I'll say it: Teachers deserve tenure
In jumping into the teacher-tenure debate, I know I’m stirring up a hornet’s nest. But who doesn’t like a little danger now and again? So here goes. more
Sharon Williams, fifth from right and the widow of Philip Williams, a former commander of Merrick’s American Legion Post No. 1282, presented Nikki Reyes, second from right and a recent Kennedy High School graduate, with a $1,000 college scholarship in her husband’s name. Reyes will attend Boston University.
JFK grad, a volunteer and artist, wins scholarship
The family of the late Philip Williams, a former commander of Merrick’s American Legion Post No. 1282, this year awarded the $1,000 Philip L. Williams Memorial Scholarship to Nikki Reyes, a recent Kennedy High School graduate who will continue her studies ... more
Arlene Gregory, second from right, is the Merrick Chamber of Commerce’s 2014 Professional of the Year. Above were, from left, Chamber Vice President Ira Reiter, President Randy Shotland, Tom Gallagher, Louise Ludden, Gregory and Marian Fraker-Gutin. Gregory was honored at a celebratory dinner at R.S. Jones restaurant on Monday.
Chamber honors Merchant and Professional of the Year
The Merrick Chamber of Commerce recently recognized two Merokeans for their service to the community, naming Arlene Gregory as its Professional of the Year and Robert Klieger as its Merchant of the Year in a ceremony at R.S. Jones restaurant on Monday. more
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Nassau and Suffolk county officials gathered with leaders of the American Red Cross on Long Island last Friday in Bethpage to urge residents to prepare now for future severe storms. From left to right were Chris Kutner, co-chairman of the American Red Cross on Long Island’s Board of Directors; Joe Williams, commissioner of the Suffolk County Department of Fire, Rescue and Emergency Services; John Miller, chief executive officer of the American Red Cross on Long Island; Steve Bellone, Suffolk County executive; Ed Mangano, Nassau County executive; Craig Craft, commissioner of the Nassau County Office of Emergency Management; Scott Tusa, chief fire marshal of Nassau County.
Counties urge hurricane preparedness
Summer is almost here, and with it many of the benefits of living by the shore. But June also marks the beginning of the year’s hurricane season on the East Coast, and with memories of Sandy … more
Enjoy a bit of Bollywood when "Mystic India: The World Tour" stops in Freeport.
Mystic India: The World Tour visits the area on Saturday
Mystic India combines traditional and contemporary Indian culture in a colorful spectacle of music, dance and theater. more
Robert Wieboldt, a past commander of Merrick American Legion Post 1282, joined by Jane Hollinshead, served grand marshal of the Merricks’ Memorial Day parade this year. The procession attracted thousands of participants and spectators.
The Merricks mark Memorial Day
Spectators thronged the sidewalks as marchers made their way up Merrick Avenue for the Merricks’ annual Memorial Day parade, which ended in a solemn ceremony at the community’s war monument in North Merrick. more
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