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American Sign Language opens many doors

A growing number of public schools — including many here in Nassau County — are offering something many wish they had years ago: American Sign Language. more

8/24/23

Randy Shotland, second from left, a past president of the chamber, spent the last three years working to get the structure built near the firefighters’ memorial at Merrick Avenue and Sunrise Highway, which marks the beginning of downtown Merrick.

Merrick Chamber of Commerce unveils new LED sign to promote local businesses

As rain befell the Merricks early Friday morning, it was hard to discern much of anything between the gray skies and torrential downpours. But at the corner of Merrick Avenue and Sunrise Highway, a … more

By Alyssa Seidman | 7/21/20

Merrick resident Meredith Wilson has started an initiative aimed at supporting law enforcement officials.

Pro-police signs pop up in Bellmore-Merrick, surrounding areas

As the wife of a Nassau County Police Department sergeant, Meredith Wilson, of Merrick, said she wanted to mobilize her community to show solidarity with the police. While out on a run recently, she … more

By Alyssa Seidman | 7/2/20

Merrick resident Jennifer Schatzman recently started an initiative to fight racism in her community. With the help of a coworker and a local printer, she is distributing signs like this one to other residents who want to send a message.

Protests produce ‘signs’ of progress in Bellmore-Merrick

Merrick’s “lack of diversity” was apparent to Jennifer Schatzman when she moved to the community from Manhattan’s Union Square three years ago, but it became even more glaring … more

By Alyssa Seidman | 6/24/20

The fading bellmore Village sign was taken down on Aug. 18 and replaced with an updated one.

A sign of life in Bellmore Village

In the mid-1990s, Bellmore’s downtown shopping district was barren, with little activity and empty storefronts, until a revitalization project breathed new life into the area. Downtown Bellmore, now known as Bellmore Village, became a vital part of the community, and serves as a major economic asset to this day. more

By Andrew Garcia | 8/30/18

Political signs overrun a small patch of grass at the corner of Hempstead Ave. and Nassau Blvd. in West Hempstead. Several days after this photo was taken, all the signs removed.

Is that a legally-placed political sign?

Two weeks ago, the Herald published a story addressing the prevalence of political signs in the Town of Hempstead, the regulations surrounding them, and their potential influence over voter behavior. Our article was met with additional reader questions and comments concerning the legalities of political signs placed on county and state roads, hung on utility poles, and the public’s right to remove them. more

By Rossana Weitekamp | 10/21/15

A forest of political signs, posted on private property, all but obscures a Southern State Parkway entrance sign in Valley Stream.

Here come the political signs

If you’ve driven down just about any street in the Town of Hempstead in the past three weeks or so, you’ve no doubt noticed the election signs springing up on public, private and abandoned property — virtually everywhere. Meacham Avenue in Elmont, which drivers use to get from Hempstead Turnpike to the Southern State Parkway, has more than a dozen signs measuring more than three feet across, turning this popular roadway into a makeshift Times Square for election campaigning. more

By Rossana Weitekamp | 10/7/15

Scalesi said a teenager was struck by a car near the intersection of Newbridge Road and Kenneth Avenue on May 30.

Newbridge Road safety a concern

As a longtime emergency medical technician, Bellmorite John Scalesi has seen his share of accidents. But, he said, he has seen one too many crashes on the stretch of Newbridge Road closest to Mepham … more

By Julie Mansmann | 6/11/14

Jamie Forman, 25, of Bellmore, graduated from the Video Relay Service Interpreting Institute’s School-to-Work Program last month.

Connecting people through sign language

Jamie Forman’s first experience with American Sign Language came during her childhood. The 25-year-old Bellmorite said she has two deaf cousins, but in her youth she learned only a handful of … more

By Julie Mansmann | 5/7/14

ToniMarie Valeriano, left, and Christine Rizzacasa will play softball in college next year. They are pictured here with family members and Mepham administrators and coaches.

Eight Mepham seniors sign with college teams

Most high schools have but a handful of student-athletes who go on to play sports in college. This year, Mepham has eight. more

By Scott Brinton | 1/20/14