The Golden Tone Orchestra has entertained Long Islanders for more than 40 years. While that may seem like a long time to some, that’s merely a footnote in the musical lives of its members.
more
By David Weingrad
|
2/16/11
|
On Feb. 3, Doug Oggeri was having a normal day. The 55-year-old Merrick resident shoveled snow in front of his Merrick home and then went inside to use the computer.
Then he had a heart attack.
more
By David Weingrad
|
2/15/11
|
Bellmore-Merrick area school administrators said this week that, yes, their districts could cover proposed state aid cuts with their unrestricted reserve funds and federal stimulus dollars, as proposed recently by Governor Cuomo. But, they quickly noted, doing so could leave them with little to no cash on hand for emergencies, and even jeopardize the districts’ long-term fiscal health.
more
By Scott Brinton, David Weingrad and Deirdre Krasula
|
2/15/11
|
Sacred Heart Elementary School in North Merrick marked Catholic Schools Week from Jan. 28 to Feb. 4 with activities and games to instill school pride in students.
more
By David Weingrad
|
2/9/11
|
As part of their studies of countries around the world, students at Levy-Lakeside Elementary School in Merrick recently held a celebration to mark the Chinese New Year.
more
By David Weingrad
|
2/8/11
|
Local residents are teaming up to make the planet a little greener, one community at a time, and they’re beginning with Merrick.
Merokeans Mark Goldman and his daughter Lexiey are working to …
more
By David Weingrad
|
2/3/11
|
A man attempted to rob the Citibank in Merrick on Wednesday afternoon at 2:20 p.m., according to police.
more
By David Weingrad
|
2/3/11
|
The Merrick Chorale recently appeared at the Community Presbyterian Church in Merrick.
The Chorale, led by Director Richard Gilley, performed George F. Handel’s “Joshua Oratorio,” and was accompanied by a select group of symphony orchestra players and widely acclaimed soloists in soprano, alto, tenor and bass parts.
more
By David Weingrad
|
2/2/11
|
When her friend Sadie Freifeld was diagnosed with cancer, 8-year-old Morgan Mass knew exactly what she wanted to do. She wanted to cut her hair.
more
By David Weingrad
|
1/28/11
|
While recent snowstorms have given kids ample opportunity to construct their own snowmen outdoors, the North Merrick Public Library recently offered kids another way to create them indoors – ceramics.
more
1/28/11
|