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A Mepham wrestling squad team photo of years past.

At Mepham High School’s entrance, across from the gymnasium, there is a trophy case devoted to the school’s athletic program. It’s full of trophies, some dating back to 1938. more

By David Weingrad | 9/12/12

Pat Vaughn, of Merrick, was among the hundreds who attended the Town of Hempstead's 9/11 memorial service in Point Lookout on Tuesday.

Town of Hempstead marks anniversary of 9/11 attacks with solemn service

White carnations, personal messages dedicated to lost loved ones and inspiring words of hope marked the Town of Hempstead’s 9/11 memorial service in Point Lookout on Tuesday. Hundreds turned … more

9/11/12

Rockville Centre Diocese Bishop William Murphy greeted parishioner Samantha Spencer after presiding over the 100th anniversary Mass at St. Barnabas Roman Catholic Church in Bellmore.

St. Barnabas hosts milestone Mass

William Murphy, bishop of the Roman Catholic Diocese of Rockville Centre, told anyone who had been baptized at St. Barnabas Church to stand in the middle of the sanctuary at last Sunday’s Mass. They were joined by those who had received communion at the church, those who had been confirmed there and couples who had married at the Bellmore house of worship. more

By Julie Mansmann | 8/28/12

Annette and Meyer Lipshitz on their wedding day in 1947.

65 years of wedding bliss — and compromise

Lynbrook residents Meyer and Annette Lipshitz said that the secret to a successful marriage is mutual respect. “You treat the person the way you want to be treated,” said Annette, 82. “Our … more

By Mary Malloy | 7/18/12

Holy Trinity reflects the traditional Orthodox Christian architectural style.

Orthodox parish marks 50th anniversary of church

By Shannon Koehle skoehle@liherald.com The original place of worship for the congregants at the Holy Trinity Orthodox Church in East Meadow was a white wooden building erected in 1924 that drew … more

By Shannon Koehle | 6/6/12

A mother-daughter moment at Levy-Lakeside's 60th anniversary celebration

Among the special guests at Levy-Lakeside Elementary School’s recent 60th anniversary celebration was Sheri Iskendarian, left, a Merrick School District Board of Education trustee whose four children attended Levy-Lakeside. more

5/31/12

Bellmore-Merrick EMS celebrates 40 years of service

The Bellmore-Merrick Emergency Medical Services unit recently held its 40th anniversary dinner at Manor East Catering in Massapequa. Above were Capt. Todd Haiken, 2nd Assistant Chief Robert Barr, President Brad Reiter, Chief Christopher Benes, Nassau County Legislator Joseph Scannell, 1st Assistant Chief Scot Resnik, Lt. Rebecca Reilly and Capt. John Heide, with Hempstead Town Supervisor Kate Murray and Town Clerk Mark Bonilla. more

5/31/12

In 1953, Temple Avodah purchased a plot of land that held a 10-person house, pictured, that was transformed into a religious school. The carriage house next to the home was turned into a sanctuary to hold services.

Temple Avodah to celebrate two milestones

More than half a century ago, Oceanside’s reform Jewish community dedicated itself to the creation of place to gather and pray. Now, 60 years later, Temple Avodah’s congregation will celebrate … more

By Aaron Axelson | 5/30/12

Former Scoutmaster Russell Rensch Jr. was named an honorary Eagle by George Holtz at the ceremony.

Troop 157 commemorates 60th anniversary

East Meadow Boy Scout Troop 157 recognized its 60th anniversary with a celebration at Calvary Lutheran Church on May 11 that was attended by more than 100 current and former scouts. more

By Shannon Koehle | 5/18/12

Levy-Lakeside Elementary School Principal Elizabeth Trencheny, center, cut the ribbon on a new permanent photography exhibition at the school, “Merrick, Then and Now,” with help from students. They were joined by elected and civic leaders, PTA volunteers and teachers.

Levy-Lakeside celebrates 60 years of learning

In 1952, Merokean Jerome Medowar was a 22-year-old recent graduate of Long Island University, living with his parents on Hedge Lane, off Merrick Road, just west of Cammans Pond. So Medowar had a perfect vantage point to observe construction that year of Lakeside Elementary School, which became Norman J. Levy-Lakeside Elementary School after the death in 1998 of the popular state senator. more

By Scott Brinton | 5/18/12

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