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Booker T. Gibson, beloved music teacher, has died at 85.

Booker Gibson, beloved music teacher, dies at 85

By his own admission, Booker T. Gibson wasn’t the most athletic student at Mepham High School in Bellmore in the 1940s, so becoming popular at a school that placed a high value on success in sports –– in particular, in wrestling –– was no easy feat. But Gibson could play boogie-woogie piano, and at the time this highly rhythmic style of the blues ruled the airwaves. more

By Scott Brinton | 3/17/16

Buses will replace trains on the Far Rockaway branch this Sunday.

Buses on Far Rockaway branch this Sunday morning

Buses to replace trains on the Far Rockaway Branch between Far Rockaway and Valley Stream overnight Sunday, Nov. 9 from 12:30 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. for track maintenance Customers Are Advised to … more

11/5/14

Merrick's Debbie Gibson and Tiffany team up for a concert together this weekend

Weekend highlights include Debbie Gibson's concert in Westbury, a performance of "The Wizard of Oz" on the stage at Eisenhower park some old fashioned fun watching the "boys of summer" at Old Bethpage. more

7/27/11

Merrick’s Debbie Gibson is an international recording star who still holds deep ties to her hometown of Merrick and her alma mater, Calhoun High School.

Debbie Gibson, from hometown girl to superstar

As a young girl growing up, Debbie Gibson remembers skateboarding on the streets of Merrick just outside of Calhoun High School, where she used to live. more

By David Weingrad | 6/3/11

Booker T. Gibson of North Merrick, fourth from right, was honored as American Legion Post No. 1282’s Legionnaire of the Year during a year-end party recently. He was joined by a host of local dignitaries and post members. Nassau County Legislator David Denenberg, sixth from left, was honored for his service to the community.

American Legion honors its own, community members

Merrick American Legion Post No. 1282 recently held its 2010 year-end party, at which four community members were honored. more

1/21/11

Readers react to articles on Booker T. Gibson

The Herald recently published two articles by Scott Brinton on Booker T. Gibson, a music educator from North Merrick, “Breaking racial barriers at every turn” (Dec. 2-9) and “Booker T. Gibson, … more

12/16/10

Booker T. Gibson, 80, was a witness to history during the civil rights era. Now he’s a professional musician who plays at the upscale Irish Coffee Pub in East Islip. He is pictured above at home in North Merrick.

Booker T. Gibson, witness to history

Second of two parts. On Aug. 28, 1963, Booker T. Gibson made his way to the National Mall in Washington, D.C. “It was hot. In August, it was hot,” Gibson said during a recent interview, stressing the word “hot.” more

Scott Brinton | 12/7/10

Booker T. Gibson, a nearly lifelong Merrick resident, was the first African-American teacher at South Junior-Senior High School in Valley Stream. He was joined by his wife of 39 years, Frances, also a music teacher, at their North Merrick home.

Breaking racial barriers at every turn

By his own admission, Booker T. Gibson wasn’t the most athletic student at Mepham High School in Bellmore in the 1940s, so becoming popular at a school that placed a high value on success in sports –– in particular, in wrestling –– was no easy feat. But, man, could Gibson play boogie-woogie piano, and at the time this highly rhythmic style of the blues ruled the airwaves. more

Scott Brinton | 11/30/10

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