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Light Rain ColtFest canceled at Sanford H. Calhoun in Merrick
Sanford H. Calhoun High School in Merrick has canceled this weekend's ColtFest, the festival associated with the homecoming weekend football game.
Abigail Ptacek donates time her time and backpacks to North Bellmore School District
Elementary schools in North Bellmore, North Merrick receive supplies, year after year
Abigail Ptacek fondly remembers the day she first donated backpacks to the North Bellmore School District, in the summer of 2012.
Keeping Michael Geraldi’s memory alive
Foundation helps children in law enforcement families with illnesses, disabilities
By all accounts, Michael Geraldi was a special person. A New York City Police Department officer, he was always committed to giving back and helping others.
Merrick community mourns, and remembers Sept. 11 attacks
Despite the 22 years that have passed since the Sept. 11 attacks, that claimed the lives on nearly 3,000 people, the Merrick-Bellmore community still mourns — and vows to never forget. …
Celebrating the birth of humanity and self-worth
Rosh Hashana, a significant holiday in the Jewish calendar, marks the beginning of the Jewish year. But what exactly took place on this day, and why is it celebrated as the head of the year?
Merrick starts new school year
With a renewed focus on creating a positive impact on all students in the Merrick Union Free School District, faculty and staff members at Birch, Chatterton and Lakeside schools welcomed children on Sept. 5 on the first day of school.
Stuart Copperman victim awarded $22 million
More than 100 women who claimed they were sexually abused by Stuart Copperman, a former pediatrician who owned and operated a Merrick practice, have long waited for answers.
Chabad Center for Jewish Life expansion creates a new, welcoming environment for learners
New construction at the Chabad of Merrick-Bellmore-Wantagh has converted offices into four brand new classrooms and a multipurpose room for children enrolled in its preschool, Hebrew school and summer camp programs.
Bourbon & Brews partners with Heavenly Angels Animal Rescue for outdoor event
Bourbon & Brews, a craft beer and bourbon bar on Merrick Avenue, has been giving back to the community since it opened its doors in August of 2019.
Op-Ed
Congestion pricing will fuel further flight from New York
In recent times, far too many New Yorkers have been forced to flee the place they’ve spent most of their lives, driven out by high taxes, an ever-increasing cost of living . . .
Randi Kreiss
News porn, food porn and shopping porn
Really, the world outside is conspiring to corrupt us. The mindless chatter is deafening, the distractions are pervasive . . .
Op-Ed
New housing on L.I.? Not in my backyard.
A poll conducted by nextLI/Newsday discovered a not-so-puzzling contradiction. A majority of Long Island residents want more local housing options . . .