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New York American Water’s corporate offices in Merrick.

When Claudia Borecky, co-director of the Merrick-based Long Island Clean Air, Water and Soil, read over the State Assembly’s bill that creates a path for a public water authority, she knew it … more

By Andrew Garcia | 5/13/21

The Bellmore-Merrick Central High School District Board of Education held a public budget hearing on May 5 — the first in-person meeting since November.

At 1.45%, Bellmore-Merrick Central tax levy increase is the lowest in years

Bellmore-Merrick Central High School District administrators held a public hearing on the 2021-22 district budget on May 5, the first in-person school board meeting held by the district since last … more

By Andrew Garcia | 5/13/21

Mara Bollettieri, who helps run the Bellmore-Merrick Community Cupboard, accepted a donation from Freeport-Merrick Rotary Club members, from left, Comfort Itoka, Treasurer Kenrick Dookram and Vice President Marc Rigeur.

Finding fellowship through the Freeport-Merrick Rotary Club

For 77 years, the Freeport-Merrick Rotary Club has fulfilled the Rotary International motto: “Service Above Self.” more

By Reine Bethany | 5/13/21

The Last family with their new family dog from Last Hope.

Last Hope springs eternal

In a North Bellmore backyard, Dr. Eric Last, an internist with a practice in Wantagh, and his daughter were playing fetch with their Australian cattle dog mix from Georgia, which they adopted from Wantagh’s Last Hope Inc. Animal Rescue and Rehabilitation. more

By Jennifer Corr | 5/13/21

Long Beach man files $25M suit against city over political flag

A Long Beach Republican and ardent supporter of former President Donald Trump Thursday filed a $25 million filed suit against the city, claiming his rights were violated in March when he was … more

By James Bernstein | 5/7/21

Disbarred attorney from Bellmore arrested for alleged theft of $372,500 in escrow funds

Nassau County District Attorney Madeline Singas announced that an attorney who was disbarred from practicing law in New York was arrested and charged for allegedly engaging in the unauthorized … more

5/7/21

On a recent Thursday at the Nassau County Police Academy in North Massapequa, recruits practiced arresting a suspect during a felony car stop, in which the vehicle that was pulled over had reportedly been used in a crime.

An arresting lesson in Nassau County police work

A Signal 15 comes in over the radio: A stolen vehicle used in a felony — perhaps a bank robbery, maybe a kidnapping — has been pulled over. Officers must quickly assess the situation: Is the vehicle occupant armed? Hostile? Ready to run? more

By Scott Brinton | 5/6/21

Ex-chief Robert Bazarewski and his daughter, Kaitlyn, on April 12 after she was sworn in as 3rd Assistant Fire Chief of the North Bellmore Volunteer Fire Department.

North Bellmore Fire Department names first woman assistant chief

For Kaitlyn Bazarewski, fighting fires — and gender norms — runs in her blood. more

By Kate Nalepinski | 5/6/21

Merrick residents Linnie and Morgan Gold started their own candy-themed business during the pandemic. Through NOSH NYC, they offer a variety of candy in personalized packages.

For mother and daughter, business is a family affair

They may be a mother and daughter, but Linnie and Morgan Gold consider themselves best friends — and now, perfectly paired business partners, too. more

By Andrew Garcia | 5/6/21

For decades, Ruth Kirsch could be found greeting guests in the North Merrick Library. The circulation director and co-founder died on April 3 at 95.

Ruth Kirsch, pioneer of North Merrick library, dies at 95

Ruth Kirsch, a life-long book lover who helped create the North Merrick Library decades ago, passed away on April 3, 2021. She was 95 years old. more

5/6/21

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