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Scott Kaplan, who owns Maximum Fitness in Merrick, staggers his clients throughout the day to ensure they feel comfortable when coming in for personal training sessions.

Bellmore-Merrick business owners optimistic about year ahead

With a new year ahead and coronavirus vaccines rolling out to more qualified individuals, Bellmore and Merrick’s business owners said they are starting to feel optimistic about the future, … more

By Alyssa Seidman | 1/19/21

: Wendy Lantigua, of Merrick, and her daughter, Sam Cannava, were busy filling online orders during the second “Brunch in Bellmore,” a food truck-centric event that’s held every Sunday at the Bellmore Long Island Rail Road station.

Food truck frenzy hits the South Shore

South Shore foodies now have a new place to brunch on Sundays, but instead of sitting down at a trendy restaurant, residents can satisfy their cravings from a handful of food trucks parked at the … more

By Alyssa Seidman | 1/18/21

North Merrick resident Stuart Schneiderman, who owns Steel Fitness on Grand Avenue in Bellmore, says the pandemic has cut the number of personal training sessions his staff conducts per week by more than half.

Small fitness studios feel the weight of the pandemic

Although gyms were allowed to reopen on Aug. 24 following a months-long shutdown, smaller facilities like fitness studios and boutique gyms are still feeling the weight of state-mandated restrictions … more

By Alyssa Seidman | 12/11/20

A few members of the Merrick Chamber of Commerce’s Board of Directors lit the community’s Christmas tree and menorah on Sunday night. The organization is working to continue another seasonal tradition — its annual Holiday Lights Program.

Keeping the lights on over Merrick

The Merrick Chamber of Commerce has started a GoFundMe page to keep its Holiday Lights Program lit despite the pandemic. Each winter, the chamber installs 70 life-sized snowflakes on utility poles that line the main streets in Merrick’s business districts, spreading holiday cheer in front of local businesses where residents may go gift-shopping. more

By Alyssa Seidman | 12/6/20

The Long Island Hispanic Bar Association recently held a food drive for underserved residents on the island.

LIHBA food drive targets food-insecure communities

The Long Island Hispanic Bar Association recently held its annual food drive. Thanks to generous donations from LIHBA members and Sullivan, Papain, Block, McGrath, Coffinas & Cannavo, … more

12/3/20

The Sound Lab is a new mastering and recording studio on Bedford Avenue in Bellmore right next door to The Rock Underground.

The Sound Lab in Bellmore offers a new outlet for local artists

A new business on Bedford Avenue is mixing up the “creative vibe” that already exists on the block, according to Bellmore resident Jay Ortiz. Ortiz is the studio manager of The Sound … more

By Alyssa Seidman | 12/1/20

Restaurants, gyms hit with new curfew

As Covid-19 rates tick upward in New York and across the country, Long Island’s restaurants and gyms are bearing the brunt of a new restriction by Gov. Andrew Cuomo. more

By Andrew Garcia | 11/18/20

Bourbon & Brews owner John Amaruso is preparing his Merrick-based gastropub for the colder months.

Bellmore-Merrick restaurants prepare for indoor dining

With restaurants at limited capacity for indoor dining due to the coronavirus pandemic, many have added outdoor seating to make up for the loss of customers — and revenue. But with colder … more

By Alyssa Seidman | 11/12/20

Debra Izzo, owner of The Dirty Dawg in North Bellmore, shared a smile with her furry client, Louie.

The Dirty Dawg in Bellmore still wagging along despite pandemic

When Gov. Andrew Cuomo ordered non-essential businesses to shut down earlier this year amid the coronavirus pandemic, pet groomer Debra Izzo applied for a permit through the New York State Department … more

By Alyssa Seidman | 10/23/20

Last year, moviegoers crowded Bellmore Movies for screenings during the annual Long Island International Film Expo. They will be able to return to the theater starting Friday, after a months-long shutdown.

Local theaters set to reopen on Friday

After months of being closed because of the coronavirus pandemic, Long Island movie theaters will be allowed to reopen on Friday. more

By Andrew Garcia and Nakeem Grant | 10/22/20

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