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It’s Jimmy Kimmel’s turn to make his way into the Oscar spotlight as host of this year’s awards telecast, with Hollywood and TV audiences wondering if Kimmel and Matt Damon’s long-running “feud” will carry over to Oscar night.

Glitz, glamour and good friends are on the agenda this weekend, as most everyone will settle in front of the TV to revel in that over-the-top awards show, otherwise known as the 89th Academy Awards. more

By Karen Bloom | 2/22/17

Calhoun’s first NCTE winner

Calhoun High School student David Bekore was honored at a district board meeting on Nov. 2 as their first student to receive the National Council of Teachers of English Achievement Award. more

By Brian Stieglitz | 11/25/16

Central District seniors named National Merit semifinalists

Three Bellmore-Merrick Central High School District students have been named semifinalists in the 62nd annual National Merit Scholarship Program. Alaina Anderson of Sanford H. Calhoun, Maximilian Bazil of John F. Kennedy and Rachel Jozwick of Wellington C. Mepham all received the distinction. more

By Daine Taylor | 9/20/16

Calhoun grad awarded community scholarship

When Merrokean Sharon Williams browsed through scholarship submissions from eager high school students in May, she became instantly intrigued by one essay. more

By Stephany Reyes | 8/10/16

Sophia Benno, 9, smiled widely as she took part in one of the many games during the Merrick Jewish Centre’s Family Fun Day.

Fun for all at the Merrick Jewish Centre

The Merrick Jewish Centre recently hosted a Family Fun Day as part of its ongoing effort to bring Jewish families closer together in an old-fashioned spirit of neighborliness. more

By Stephany Reyes | 7/21/16

Alexis Monaco, John Cilio, Brianna Belajonas, Jackson Cortez and Cassidy Zane proudly held their awards at the Merrick Chamber of Commerce’s annual Scholarship Awards. Not pictured was Jessica Mascia.

Chamber awards six scholarships to seniors

The Merrick Library’s garden was lined with gray chairs on June 6 in preparation for the Merrick Chamber of Commerce’s annual Scholarship Awards Night. more

By Stephany Reyes | 6/23/16

The Herald team took home 13 awards in the New York Press Association’s 2015 Better Newspaper Contest. Above were, from left, Christina Daly, John O’Connell, Jim Harmon, Rhonda Glickman, Andrew Hackmack, Karen Bloom, Scott Brinton and Alex Costello.

Heralds take home the gold in New York Press Association contest

Herald Community Newspapers took home 13 honors in the New York Press Association’s 2015 Better Newspaper Contest, which attracted more than 2,800 entries from 177 weekly and daily newspapers across the state. Awards were announced at NYPA’s annual convention in upstate Saratoga Springs on April 8 and 9. more

By Rebecca Anderson | 4/12/16

Local Environmental conservationists and community advocates Richard and Lisa Schary.

Making a difference

Lisa Williams Schary is a retired teacher and North Bellmore resident who leads an extraordinary life. Over the course of her eclectic career she has been an artist, a teacher, a singer, a producer and, most recently, a community activist and environmentalist. A dedicated conservationist, Schary has a passion and reputation for protecting nature, for which she has received a variety of awards and recognition. She was presented a Woman of Distinction Award by the Town of Oyster Bay on Tuesday. more

By Daine Taylor | 3/31/16

Make Red Cross’s month: get involved

March is the month we recognize the American Red Cross for all it does, as we have since President Franklin D. Roosevelt proclaimed it so in 1943: “I request that during that month . . . more

3/3/16

Chris Rock steps into the Oscar spotlight for a second time as host of this year’s Oscar telecast, ready to tackle the controversy over the Academy’s perceived lack of diversity.

Hooray for Hollywood

The spectacle of Sunday's over-the-top awards show, always a great occasion to settle in with some pals for a viewing party. more

By Karen Bloom | 2/24/16

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