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Booker T. Gibson of North Merrick, fourth from right, was honored as American Legion Post No. 1282’s Legionnaire of the Year during a year-end party recently. He was joined by a host of local dignitaries and post members. Nassau County Legislator David Denenberg, sixth from left, was honored for his service to the community.
American Legion honors its own, community members
Merrick American Legion Post No. 1282 recently held its 2010 year-end party, at which four community members were honored. more
Merrick singing sensation Robbie Rosen is headed to Hollywood to compete in 'American Idol.'
Calhoun junior headed to 'American Idol'
Calhoun High School singing sensation Robbie Rosen, all of 16 years old, recently received the news that he had waited for nine years to hear –– he’s headed to Hollywood to compete in season 10 of “American Idol.” more
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Marlaina Teich, an interior designer from Merrick, was featured in the November issue of Better Homes and Gardens.
Merrick designer featured in national magazine
Marlaina Teich, an interior designer who founded the Merrick-based company Marlaina Teich Designs, was recently featured in November issue of Better Homes and Gardens. more
Kristen Fusaro’s eighth-grade class at Merrick Avenue Middle School holding the care packages that they recently sent to troops overseas, with members of the Merrick American Legion Post No. 1282.
Merrick Ave., legion aid troops overseas
The Bellmore-Merrick Central High School District and Merrick American Legion Post No. 1282 have worked together in recent months to give back in a big way. more
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I’m dreaming of socially responsible corporations
I watched “Miracle on 34th Street” three times over the weekend. I love the film, not because it’s a Christmas classic, but because it is, to my mind, one of the great social statements on American culture. more
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Booker T. Gibson, 80, was a witness to history during the civil rights era. Now he’s a professional musician who plays at the upscale Irish Coffee Pub in East Islip. He is pictured above at home in North Merrick.
Booker T. Gibson, witness to history
Second of two parts. On Aug. 28, 1963, Booker T. Gibson made his way to the National Mall in Washington, D.C. “It was hot. In August, it was hot,” Gibson said during a recent interview, stressing the word “hot.” more
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Booker T. Gibson, a nearly lifelong Merrick resident, was the first African-American teacher at South Junior-Senior High School in Valley Stream. He was joined by his wife of 39 years, Frances, also a music teacher, at their North Merrick home.
Breaking racial barriers at every turn
By his own admission, Booker T. Gibson wasn’t the most athletic student at Mepham High School in Bellmore in the 1940s, so becoming popular at a school that placed a high value on success in sports –– in particular, in wrestling –– was no easy feat. But, man, could Gibson play boogie-woogie piano, and at the time this highly rhythmic style of the blues ruled the airwaves. more
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Exhibits and more... Acquired Riches: Highlights From The Hofstra University Museum CollectionAn exhibit celebrating Hofstra University's 75th anniversary, highlights the artists, genres, and … more
Maj. Al Garbarino of North Merrick, an Army National Guard veteran who served in the Iraq War, at the 2009 Veterans Day ceremony hosted by the Merrick American Legion.
American Legion to host Veterans Day ceremony
Merrick American Legion Post No. 1282 will host its annual Veterans Day ceremony on Thursday, Nov. 11, at 10:45 a.m. at the Merricks' war monument on Merrick Avenue, just north of Camp Avenue. In case … more
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Events on Long Island
Exhibits and more... Acquired Riches: Highlights From The Hofstra University Museum CollectionThis exhibition, celebrating Hofstra University's 75th anniversary, highlights the artists, genres, … more
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