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Senior Rabbi Joshua Dorsch, center, was officially installed at the Merrick Jewish Centre on Saturday. He was joined by members of his family, including from left, Deborah-Jo Essrog, Jay Dorsch, his wife, Stef Dorsch , Sandi Millman, Asher Millman.
Jewish community of Merrick-Bellmore embarks on new era with Rabbi Joshua Dorsch
Though Senior Rabbi Joshua Dorsch began his journey as the spiritual leader of the Merrick Jewish Centre last summer, he was officially installed last Saturday in a ceremony full of love, laughter, memories and hope at the synagogue. more
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Sydney Brewer, left, a junior at Kennedy High School, helped the school purchase 60 Stop the Bleed kits, which can save lives in emergencies. Above, Brewer worked with Catherine Dunckley, a Stop the Bleed trainer from Northwell Health.
John F. Kennedy students learn how to 'Stop the Bleed'
Sydney Brewer, a junior at John F. Kennedy High School in Bellmore, has been working hard to protect her fellow students. The 17-year-old has raised $3,000 to purchase 60 Stop the Bleed kits, which can help save lives in emergencies. more
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John F. Kennedy High School a senior Danielle Berkowitz had her photograph ‘Sunday at the Market’ chosen to be featured at the Heckscher Museum’s Long Island’s Best exhibition. Two of her classmates, Dylan Friedman and Minami Rodger, also had their artwork featured.
Bellmore-Merrick student artists are ‘L.I.’s Best’
Three student artists at John F. Kennedy High School in Bellmore had their artwork chosen to be displayed at the Heckscher Museum’s Long Island’s Best exhibition, held annually in Huntington. more
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It was a beautiful morning for Robbie’s Run on May 21. The annual event benefits Forever 9-The Robbie Levine Foundation.
Runners hit the streets for 16th annual Robbie's Run
Hundreds of runners flocked to Merrick this weekend to take part in the 16th Annual Robbie’s Run on May 21. The event raises money and awareness for Forever 9-The Robbie Levine Foundation. more
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Student columnist Eden Goldberg weighs the positive and negatives of wind turbines — and whether they’re responsible for killing mighty creatures of the sea.
Hear from Bellmore-Merrick's student columnist: Another whale’s life washed up
A s summer approaches, people are getting out their sunscreen and bathing suits in anticipation of the 2023 beach season. They might however be in for a surprise if they find themselves tanning right … more
PFY, the organization previously know as Pride for Youth, is celebrating its 30th anniversary this year, and gearing up for Pride Month in June. It serves Long Island at Bellmore and Deer Park locations.
Bellmore-based PFY celebrates 30 years of pride
As PFY is gearing up to celebrate the month of pride in June, and the LGBTQ community in general, this year it is also celebrating its own history, as 2023 marks the 30th anniversary of the agency, which was the first of its kind in a suburban setting in the United States. more
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Liberty Utilities, which provides drinking water to several South Shore communities, is proposing a rate increase. Advocacy groups fighting for a public takeover of companies like Liberty are opposed to the increase — and putting pressure on the South Nassau Water Authority to facilitate takeover efforts.
Liberty Utilities seeks water rate hike, angering advocates, officials
More than 100,000 customers across Nassau County’s South Shore communities may face a steep increase in their private water bills if Liberty Utilities’ planned rate hike is approved. more
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The Chabad Center for Jewish Life hosted its annual Lag B’Omer festivities at its Merrick center on May 9. The holiday is celebrated through many fun activities, including a bonfire.
S’mores around the fire for Lag B’Omer at Chabad Center for Jewish Life
The Chabad Center for Jewish Life, which services the Jewish community of Merrick, Bellmore, Wantagh and surrounding communities, hosted its annual Lag B’Omer festivities on May 9. more
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three Girl Scouts from North Bellmore, Aria Williams, Arianna Coutu and her sister, Gemma Coutu, bottom right, participated in a cookie collection for Operation Hometown Hero. They got to meet members of the military, elected officials and dozens of police officers at the Girl Scouts of Nassau County headquarters in Garden City on May 3.
Saw Mill Road Girl Scouts in North Bellmore send cookies overseas
Three Girl Scouts with North Bellmore roots participated in Operation Hometown Hero, an initiative by the Girl Scouts of the USA that helps scouting groups give back to heroes at home, and overseas. more
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Talya Lippman
Bellmore-Merrick's student columnist Talya Lippman recommends taking AP exams
For everyone else there are 4 seasons, but for some high school students there are 5: AP exam season. more
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