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Merrick’s main street, a once bustling hub of the community, has been relatively quiet since the state’s stay-at-home order went into effect.

L.I. must stay at home through the end of the month: governor

Long Island's economy will remain on hold until at least the end of the month, after Gov. Andrew Cuomo last Thursday extended the New York Pause stay-at-home order for the region and New York City … more

By Scott Brinton and Alyssa Seidman | 5/19/20

Long Island beaches will be open for Memorial Day weekend, Gov. Andrew Cuomo said.

New York beaches to open May 22: governor

Though the coronavirus pandemic is not over and Long Island and New York City are not hitting all the benchmarks to reopen in comparison to other regions or parts of upstate, Gov. Andrew Cuomo will allow beaches to open next Friday, May 22, in time for the Memorial Day weekend, he said at his daily briefing on May 15. more

By Alyssa Seidman, Jim Bernstein, Scott Brinton and Karen Bloom | 5/19/20

Longtime knitter Syndi Reibman, of Merrick, is using her skills to fashion ear guards for health care workers on the front lines of the coronavirus pandemic.

Merokean makes ear guards for health care workers

Merrick resident Syndi Reibman began crocheting in 1993 and hasn't stopped since. While she's cornered the market on baby beanies, scarves and other items, the coronavirus pandemic has given her a … more

By Alyssa Seidman | 5/7/20

Spring sports coaches in the Belllmore-Merrick Central High School District are receiving 50 percent pay.

Spring sports canceled, but Central District coaches keep in touch with players, officials say

In Bellmore-Merrick, spring sports have been canceled, but many coaches are still keeping up with their players virtually to ensure they continue training and are well, both physically and mentally. more

By Tony Bellissimo | 5/6/20

Grand Avenue Middle School teacher Julia Sabia Motley, who beat Covid-19, is donating her blood plasma to a study out of Stony Brook University Hospital aimed at helping others recover from the disease.

Grand Ave. M.S. teacher recovers from Covid-19, donates plasma to study

Grand Avenue Middle School teacher Julia Sabia Motley, who beat coronavirus last month, is participating in a study out of Stony Brook Hospital aimed at helping hospitalized patients recover from the … more

By Alyssa Seidman | 5/4/20

The library's Head of Technology, Chris Jelley, used the library's 3D printer to create face shields for hospital workers.

North Merrick Public Library uses tech resources to aid front-line workers

Although the North Merrick Public Library is temporarily closed to the community, its technological resources are hard at work to assist hospital workers and scientific researchers fighting to keep … more

4/30/20

Three sixth-grade students from Birch School are benefiting front-line workers by selling beaded rainbow bracelets. The students donated $700 of their proceeds to Bellmore/Merrick Helping Our Heroes, a group that's feeding workers on the front lines of the coronavirus pandemic.

Birch School students use beading business to benefit front-line workers

Three Birch School students are beading their hearts out to benefit workers on the front lines of the coronavirus pandemic. Sixth-graders Kayla Indich, Paige Seltzer and Jolie Weiss, of Merrick, have … more

By Alyssa Seidman | 4/30/20

John F. Kennedy High School students Hayley Kuhn, left, Dylan Lipman and Paige Lipman wheeled a cart full of donated snack items to Mount Sinai South Nassau.

Bellmore-JFK's Student Government Association pitches in during pandemic

Members of John F. Kennedy High School's Student Government Association are continuing to support their community while learning from home. Over the past few weeks, student leaders have mobilized … more

By Alyssa Seidman | 4/27/20

One of Constance Nurge's favorite hobbies was painting. The North Merrick resident died of coronavirus on April 12 at the age of 87.

Constance Nurge, longtime North Merrick resident, dies of coronavirus

Constance "Connie" Nurge, a longtime resident of North Merrick, died of coronavirus on Easter Sunday, April 12, at the age of 87. Nurge was born in New Jersey in 1933 and moved to New … more

By Alyssa Seidman | 4/23/20

John Gerges, center, of Merrick, was arraigned on murder charges Wednesday for allegedly strangling his wife in February, according to a release from Nassau County District Attorney Madeline Singas's office.

NCDA: Merrick man arraigned on murder charges for strangling his wife

A Merrick man was arraigned on murder charges Wednesday for allegedly strangling his wife in February, according to a release from Nassau County District Attorney Madeline Singas's … more

By Alyssa Seidman | 4/22/20

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