It was a day not fit for man or beast.
Despite the relentless, Siberian conditions we’ve endured lately, Feb. 20 was one for the books. We woke up to a morning temperature of four degrees — with a real feel of -24 — and it didn’t get much better as the day progressed. Even the clear sky and bright sun barely managed to move the needle on the intensity of the cold, which froze fingertips within seconds of exposure.
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By Rossana Weitekamp
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2/20/15
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At 11:30 p.m. on Aug. 9, dozens of firefighters and emergency medical technicians from several local fire departments were still at St. Demetrios Church on Hewlett Avenue in Merrick, though many had begun the work of returning fire hoses and first aid kits to emergency vehicles and preparing to roll out. Fire had destroyed the church’s ornate interior.
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By Brian Racow
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8/22/13
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The holidays can, and should, be a time of bliss. Unfortunately, they are often a time of tragedy, with many dangers at home, on the roads and at the malls.
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12/20/12
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The North Merrick Library recently pumped up the volume, hosting the fourth annual Merricks Make Music Outdoor Summer Concert.
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By David Weingrad
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7/15/11
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