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Reflections on a pandemic year

How strange the past 12 months have been, for us all. Personally, I’ve been holed up for most of it at my desk in my bedroom, papers stacked up around me . . . more

3/11/21

A year later, lessons learned from the pandemic

The coronavirus pandemic reached Long Island a year ago next week, at first bringing a handful of cases before it dug in and exploded, wreaking havoc. more

2/25/21

Interim Director Jessica Tymecki spoke with the Herald about pandemic-related changes at the North Bellmore Public Library.

North Bellmore Public Library receives $14k grant from Town of Hempstead

Earlier this month, alongside local library directors, Hempstead Town Supervisor Donald Clavin announced the approval of more than $340,000 in grants to support several public libraries within the … more

By Alyssa Seidman | 2/19/21

Merrick Library Director Dan Chuzmir said he was grateful to receive a $20,000 grant from the Town of Hempstead, which was made possible by funding through the federal CARES Act.

Merrick Library receives nearly $15k grant from Town of Hempstead

Earlier this month, alongside local library directors, Hempstead Town Supervisor Donald Clavin announced the approval of more than $340,000 in grants to support several public libraries within the … more

By Alyssa Seidman | 2/18/21

Jared Zirilli, left, previously starred in Broadway’s “Summer: The Donna Summer Musical” at the Lunt-Fontanne Theatre in New York City. Today, he is working as an acting coach after pandemic-related theatre closures forced the industry into the wings.

For local Broadway actor, the show must go on

North Bellmore resident Jared Zirilli said he believes the pandemic may be the hardest time of a theatre actor’s life. After the lights went out on Broadway last March to curb the spread of … more

By Kate Nalepinski | 2/16/21

Resident Myrna De Silva traveled to GoHealth Pediatric Urgent Care in Hewlett for her first dose of the Covid-19 vaccine. She secured an appointment with the help of volunteers from Congregation Ohav Sholom, who recently started an initiative to get seniors vaccinated.

Volunteers from Ohav Sholom in Merrick help seniors get vaccinated

“I would go on the computer and be in a sweat,” recalled Lettie Werbel. Last month, Werbel’s husband, Steve, 82, spent six days in the hospital after contracting Covid-19. The … more

By Alyssa Seidman | 2/12/21

John Amaruso, owner of Bourbon & Brews, in Merrick, has seen a “big reduction” in outdoor dining at his establishment since the state’s 10 p.m. curfew was imposed on bars and restaurants.

Bellmore-Merrick restaurants remain in flux as pandemic drags on

As New York City’s restaurant owners prepare to reopen for indoor dining this week, Long Island’s restaurateurs are still fighting to stay afloat under Covid-related restrictions that … more

By Alyssa Seidman | 2/9/21

Sadly, we’re in this pandemic for the long haul

Some 100,000 New Yorkers may face debilitating long-term health effects after falling ill to Covid-19, according to “What If You Never Get Better?” in the most recent issue of The New York Times Magazine. more

1/28/21

Scott Kaplan, who owns Maximum Fitness in Merrick, staggers his clients throughout the day to ensure they feel comfortable when coming in for personal training sessions.

Bellmore-Merrick business owners optimistic about year ahead

With a new year ahead and coronavirus vaccines rolling out to more qualified individuals, Bellmore and Merrick’s business owners said they are starting to feel optimistic about the future, … more

By Alyssa Seidman | 1/19/21

How long will we suffer, and how well will we heal?

It’s now nearly a year since the Trump administration learned that a deadly virus was making its way into our country. During that period, the White House and many governors have engaged in a political wrestling match . . . more

1/7/21