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Veterans listened at a Merrick Board of Education meeting this spring.

Merrick district passes vets’ tax breaks

The Merrick Board of Education on Sept. 9 approved school tax exemptions for local veterans, ending months of rancor that followed the board’s choice last winter to miss a deadline to pass the exemptions for the 2014-15 school year. more

By Brian Racow | 9/17/14

James O’Neill, a Vietnam War veteran and second vice commander of the Merrick American Legion, spoke this spring at a Merrick Board of Education meeting. The board has postponed a vote on veterans’ tax exemptions to Sept. 9.

School board postpones vets’ tax break vote

Merrick School District trustees said in May that they would put tax breaks for community veterans to a vote on Aug. 12, but the board has postponed the vote another 28 days to Sept. 9. more

By Brian Racow | 8/27/14

Peter’s Clam Bar names a dish to honor muscle man

American strongman Dan Lurie passed away last year at age 90, but his ‘muscles’ live on—at least in the form of a prized mussel dish at one of his favorite restaurants, the newly-re-opened Peter’s Clam Bar in Island Park. more

8/27/14

Howard Kaden, a Kennedy alumnus, and Dr. Gary Morganstern, president of Bellmore JFK Alumni Inc., celebrated at the group's multi-year reunion last year. Morganstern is among the organizers of the upcoming two-state reunion.

Three high schools, one very big reunion

Ron Steiger, Bellmore JFK Alumni Inc.’s public relations officer, said the group has received a number of unique requests since it formed and began hosting reunions three and a half years ago. … more

By Julie Mansmann | 7/23/14

Two familiar names in Merrick running for school board seats

The Herald Life profiles the candidates. more

5/16/14

Butch Yamali, at lectern, owner of the Coral House, appeared with staffers Brittany Musto, far left, Adam Panetta, Jill Ibarra and Jennifer Rickert to allay fears about alligators at the catering hall.

Alligators all around?

The owner and staff of Baldwin’s elegant landmark the Coral House spent much of their time last week fielding calls about an alligator invasion. more

Chris Connolly | 10/17/12

Butch Yamali, the new owner of Coral House in Baldwin, hopes to keep the staff and add some high tech to the operation.

Merrick resident purchases Coral House

Merrick resident Butch Yamali first stepped into the Coral House in Baldwin in 1970, when he was 8. He was there with his mother, Dorothy, for an Island Park Cub Scout dinner. Little did he know that one day he would own the place, one of the South Shore’s most prestigious catering and banquet halls. more

David Weingrad | 1/5/12

Butch Yamali admired photographs of the original Coral House, which was built in the early 1900s, and plans to renovate and upgrade in a way that maintain the integrity and history of the structure.

Merokean purchases the Coral House

Merrick resident Butch Yamali first stepped into the Coral House in Baldwin in 1970, when he was 8. He was there with his mother, Dorothy, for an Island Park Cub Scout dinner. Little did he know that one day he would own the place, one of the South Shore’s most prestigious catering and banquet halls. more

By David Weingrad, dweingrad@liherald.com | 1/4/12

Baldwin landmark is sold

One of the most recognizable properties in Baldwin has been sold. After 35 years under owner William Ferguson, the stately Coral House on Milburn Lake has been sold to entrepreneur Butch Yamali, president of the Dover Group. more

Chris Connolly | 12/21/11

Butch Yamali, incumbent trustee candidate

Two run unopposed for Merrick Board of Education

Two seats on the Merrick School District Board of Education are up for election this year, and current trustees Butch Yamali and Sheri Iskenderian are running unopposed for them. Board trustees … more

By David Weingrad | 5/6/11