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Thank you very much for the incredible honor of being named the Merrick Herald’s Person of the Year. more

By Liz O'Shaughnessy | 1/10/11

Exhibits and more... 75 Stories For 75 Years An exhibit celebrating Hofstra University's 75th anniversary, drawn from the University Archives collection which focuses on the history of the … more

1/6/11

Sen. Fuschillo offers emergency numbers in blizzard

New York State Sen. Charles Fuschillo Jr., a Republican from Merrick, put together a list of emergency numbers that people might need in case of emergency during the final blizzard of December … more

by Scott Brinton | 12/27/10

A heavy winter storm covered Bellmore-Merrick in snow on Sunday. Above, Long Island Rail Road riders awaited a train amid the storm at the Merrick station.

Winter storm pounds Bellmore-Merrick

Updated 5:45 p.m. on Dec. 27. A fierce winter storm that rolled into Bellmore-Merrick around 9 a.m. on Sunday continued to pound the community through Monday morning, dumping 12 to 20 inches of snow on the ground and buffeting the area with winds from 15 to 50 miles per hour. Temperatures dipped into the teens. more

By Scott Brinton and David Weingrad | 12/26/10

Events on Long Island

Exhibits and more... 75 Stories For 75 Years An exhibit celebrating Hofstra University's 75th anniversary, drawn from the University Archives collection which focuses on the history of the … more

12/22/10

Events on Long Island

Exhibits and more... AccelerateA juried exhibition of emerging artists with disabilities. This mixed media show presents works by artists ages 16-25. Through Dec. 22. Nassau Community College's … more

12/15/10

Events on Long Island

Exhibits and more... AccelerateA juried exhibition of emerging artists with disabilities. This mixed media show presents works by artists ages 16-25. Through Dec. 22. Nassau Community College's … more

12/8/10

Booker T. Gibson, 80, was a witness to history during the civil rights era. Now he’s a professional musician who plays at the upscale Irish Coffee Pub in East Islip. He is pictured above at home in North Merrick.

Booker T. Gibson, witness to history

Second of two parts. On Aug. 28, 1963, Booker T. Gibson made his way to the National Mall in Washington, D.C. “It was hot. In August, it was hot,” Gibson said during a recent interview, stressing the word “hot.” more

Scott Brinton | 12/7/10

Senator Fuschillo seeks tougher DWI Laws

New York State Sen. Charles Fuschillo Jr. and Nassau County District Attorney Kathleen Rice recently announced a new legislative proposal to require mandatory jail time for those who repeatedly drink and drive. more

David Weingrad | 12/3/10

Events on Long Island

Exhibits and more... AccelerateA juried exhibition of emerging artists with disabilities. This mixed media show presents works by artists ages 16-25. Through Dec. 22. Nassau Community College's … more

12/1/10