John Malandro and Julie Puglin, Merrick’s Kona Ice franchisees, left a collective four decades of work in the banking and legal worlds to go into the business of smiles.
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By Erik Hawkins
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10/26/17
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Magicians performing sword tricks, a meet-and-greet with a Merrick Kiwanian’s reptilian friend and mascots dressed as giant emojis were some of the wonders of this year’s Merrick Fall Festival and Street Fair, hosted by the Merrick Chamber of Commerce last weekend.
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By Brian Stieglitz
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9/14/17
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Merokeans, get ready! The community’s largest annual event is on the way!
The Merrick Chamber of Commerce's annual Fall Festival will be held from Friday to Sunday, Sept. 8 to 10. Festival hours …
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8/30/17
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Leaders in the business community gathered on Jan. 26 to toast four individuals who have worked unceasingly to improve their town.
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By Erik Hawkins
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2/1/17
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Once upon a time, holiday shopping was an experience. Folks carved out entire Saturdays or Sundays and headed to their local downtowns to browse through the retail shops. The experience was fun and quaint. You had lunch at the local diner. Then along came the malls.
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11/23/16
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As we bid farewell to summer and welcome fall, we prepare to savor all the delights of the season — from strolling pumpkin patches to browsing arts and crafts, from enjoying a local band to simply enjoying the great outdoors. The sights, sounds, smells and tastes of a fair . . .
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9/15/16
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Bellmore eagerly welcomes thousands of area residents to its yearly festival extravaganza.
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By Karen Bloom
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9/14/16
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Thousands of fair-goers flooded Merrick Avenue on Saturday and Sunday for the annual Merrick Fall Festival, sponsored by the Merrick Chamber of Commerce.The event was full of surprises and …
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By Scott Brinton
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9/12/16
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The 26th annual Merrick Fall Festival will hold a special Sept. 11 commemoration this year, as the fair is set to run from Sept. 9 to 11.
The festival, sponsored by the Merrick Chamber of …
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By Stephany Reyes
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8/25/16
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The Bellmore Family Street Festival will celebrate its 30th anniversary this year on Saturday and Sunday, Sept. 17 and 18. Sponsored by the Chamber of Commerce of the Bellmores, the fair has long …
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By Daine Taylor
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8/25/16
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