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Years before Wynsum Avenue Park received its long-awaited playground, Jenna Field, who was 4 at the time, eyed the vacant lot in Merrick, perplexed as to where the slides and swings were. She was … more
The Bellmore and Merrick Heralds are currently seeking nominations for our annual Person of the Year. All People of the Year are featured in full-length, front-page feature stories that appear in our final issue of the year, which will be published on Dec. 27. more
Many, realizing that water had consumed their community, immediately turned around and returned to their houses. Others, however, tried against all odds to make it to higher ground, only to find that there was none to be found. Bellmore Fire Department boat crews were out in the storm, slowly, carefully motoring down Bellmore streets as if they were canals. Vincent Montera, captain of Engine Company 2, said his boat crew had gotten no more than 200 feet after launching from South St. Mark’s Street when the terrified residents of one home jumped into the boat. more
Once a volunteer, always a volunteer could be the motto for Terry and Frank Freyvogel of North Bellmore. Their volunteer efforts with Boy Scouts, their church and a host of other community activities began when their son Justin, now 22, was a toddler and continue today. For their unwavering dedication to children and their service to the community, the Herald proudly names the Freyvogels its 2009 People of the Year. more
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