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Architects, engineers and builders are frantically rebuilding and elevating Hurricane Sandy-ravaged homes across Nassau County’s South Shore these days, and they are expected to get even busier … more

By Barbra Rubin-Perry and Scott Brinton oceaneditor@liherald.com or sbrinton@liherald.com | 4/29/15

Emails detail more of alleged Venditto, Mangano loan conspiracy

Federal prosecutors on Tuesday produced a series of 2010 emails they allege depict former Town of Oyster Bay Supervisor John Venditto and former County Executive Ed Mangano’s alleged efforts to work around laws and guarantee loans to a local restaurateur. more

By Erik Hawkins | 2/9/18

Dr. Natalya Rooney, center, with from left, Joe Baker, Town Clerk Kate Murray, County Legislator Michael Giangregorio, and Merrick Chamber President Ira Reiter.

Dr. Natalya Rooney, an optometrist, opens new office on Merrick Avenue

Dr. Natalya Rooney recently held a grand opening and ribbon cutting for the opening of her comprehensive optometry practice, Merrick Avenue Optometry, at 30 Merrick Ave. in Merrick. more

8/13/23

Merrick Public Schools held its annual Summer Recreation program this summer, with more than 250 campers participating.

Summer recreation engages Merrick students

The Merrick Summer Recreation program was once again a tremendous success with more than 250 campers attending. more

8/27/23

Julianna Tand, and her charity, Julianna’s Works of HeART, will host a second charity paint night on Nov. 3. Julianna, bottom, left, with her mom, Jennifer, her dad, Rob, and her twin brother, Brandon.

'Julianna's Works of HeART' to host second charity paint night

Julianna Tand has been working hard her whole life to raise money for the Ronald McDonald House Charities, helping countless children and families that benefit from its services in the New York metropolitan area. more

By Jordan Vallone | 10/27/23

‘Theodore Bearkins Lost His Blue Sunglasses’ will be available for purchase on Sept. 16. Its main character, Theodore, has autism, but the story doesn’t explicitly say that.

Merrick author, Gina DeGregorio-Sonbert, publishes first book

Gina DeGregorio-Sonbert, a mom-of-three, will have her first book, “Theodore Bearkins Lost His Blue Sunglasses,” released on Sept. 16 by the Benjamin McRae Publishing Group. more

By Jordan Vallone | 8/27/23

Amanda Hocevar, right, a speech and language pathologist from North Merrick, was congratulated on being a Nassau Association of School Technologists Award recipient by Christine Talbot, Supervisor of Instructional Technology, Library Media and Data Reporting in the North Merrick School District.

North Merrick speech pathologist honored by Nassau BOCES

Amanda Hocevar, a speech and language pathologist from the North Merrick School District, was recognized by Nassau BOCES and the Nassau Association of School Technologists as a pioneering educator who has contributed significantly to the advancement of technology in education. more

By Jordan Vallone | 8/27/23

Abigail Murnane, a senior at Sanford H. Calhoun High School, completed her Gold Award project through a partnership with HorseAbility, an equine therapy facility in Old Westbury. Above, Murnane constructs a ball toss for one of the facility’s trails.

No ‘horsing’ around for Gold Award project

Completing the necessary work in order to receive a Gold Award — the highest possible achievement in the Girl Scouts of the USA — is no easy feat. more

By Jordan Vallone | 3/15/24

Viki Sorrentino, left, sany Christmas carols outside Dear Little Dollies at the shop's holiday event on Dec. 7.

A doll shop reaches out to Sandy victims

Before singing Bing Crosby’s “I’ll Be Home For Christmas” outside Dear Little Dollies on Dec. 7, St. Barnabas Roman Catholic Church cantor Viki Sorrentino reminded her audience about those who may not be able to spend the holidays in their homes because they were damaged by Hurricane Sandy. more

By Julie Mansmann | 12/20/12

The Merrick Chamber of Commerce hosted its annual fall festival this past weekend. Hundreds packed Merrick Avenue, to enjoy all the fair had to offer.

PHOTOS: Fall fun and fanfare in the heart of Merrick

The annual fall festival in Merrick was back with a bang this year, as hundreds took to Merrick Avenue to enjoy the sites, smells and fun of the beloved fair. more

By Jordan Vallone | 10/27/23

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