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Merokean Noah Rubin, a freshman tennis star at Wake Forest University in North Carolina, recently had the chance to hit with President Barack Obama at the White House.

Merrick tennis phenom Noah Rubin, a freshman at Wake Forest who is tearing up the college tennis scene, recently had the opportunity to hit with President Barack Obama at the 137th annual Easter Egg Roll on the South Lawn of the White House. more

4/29/15

Mangano, Dems pitch lobbying disclosure bills

The bills came just days after it was revealed publicly that federal prosecutors are investigating Dean Skelos, Republican majority leader of the State Senate, and his son, Adam, in connection with AbTech Industries, an Arizona company that hired the latter and received a $12 million storm-water treatment contract from Nassau County, even though another company submitted a lower bid. more

By Brian Racow | 4/29/15

Merrick Library budget easily passes

An overwhelming majority of residents who voted on the Merrick Library’s 2015-16 budget — more than 83 percent — supported the proposal, which will take effect July 1. more

4/22/15

Here's hoping Hillary runs, and wins

I’m glad Hillary Clinton lost in 2008. I worked hard for her. I raised money and I traveled to Iowa. I believed in her then. Now I believe she’s even better prepared than before. more

4/10/15

Women have helped shape journalism

In observance of Women’s History Month, we thought it would be fitting to highlight some notable women who were instrumental in shaping the world of communication, especially in the newspaper industry. more

3/26/15

Marc Wortsman, of Merrick, has been appointed Advisory Board president for Canine Companions for Independence’s Northeast Region.

Merokean named Canine Companions president

Merokean Marc Wortsman has been named Northeast Region Advisory Board president for Canine Companions for Independence, the oldest and largest nonprofit assistance dog organization in the country helping people with physical disabilities. more

3/25/15

Major reconstruction of St. Demetrios Church, at 2421 Hewlett Ave. in Merrick, began this winter. A fire gutted the church's main floor in August 2013.

St. Demetrios rising from the ashes

Major reconstruction of Merrick’s St. Demetrios Church, which a 2013 fire nearly destroyed, began this winter. more

By Brian Racow | 3/13/15

No on the pipeline but yes on negotiating with Iran?

As promised, the new Republican-controlled Congress sent the White House legislation that would have approved the construction of the Keystone XL pipeline. As expected, President Obama . . . more

3/4/15

Let's look ahead to summer

We New Yorkers are enduring one of the bitterest winters in the last 25 years. Gasoline prices may be low . . . more

3/4/15

End ISIS's campaign of terror once and for all

The reign of terror by Islamic State insurgents surged just one day after President Obama asked Congress for new war powers to combat the brutal terror group. more

2/19/15

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