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Summer traditions aren’t always safe traditions

Fireworks are a fun summer spectacle the whole family can enjoy. Millions across the country gathered to watch these colorful displays light up the night sky last weekend and on Tuesday, and similar shows will continue all summer. more

7/6/23

Threats to LGBTQ community loomed large this Pride Month

As usual, Long Island and New York showed up for Pride, but for many in our community, this year felt different. more

By David Kilmnick | 7/6/23

How many ways can the Mets disappoint us?

Sen. Daniel Patrick Moynihan famously said that “being Irish means knowing that somewhere, somehow, the world is going to break your heart.” more

7/6/23

Malaria, mobs and other travel buzz-kills

I have begun to worry about malaria, and I’m taking malaria prophylaxis, even though I’m not about to leave for a safari or the wilds of Myanmar anytime soon. more

7/6/23

Cruise Night holds a special appeal for car enthusiasts.

Oyster Bay welcomes back Cruise Night

Car shows are a summertime staple. You’ll find them most everywhere. more

By Will Sheeline | 7/5/23

A fire caused significant damage to a home in Merrick on July 3.

Fire in Merrick destroys home on Lindgren Street

A fire broke out in a Merrick residence last night, engulfing a home and injuring one firefighter. more

By Jordan Vallone | 7/4/23

Lily Yepez, center, with the Rev. Grace Flint, left, and garden manager Kristin Talbot at St. Francis Episcopal Church. Yepez completed her internship at the church, as part of her senior experience class at Mepham High School.

Bellmore-Merrick schools form connection with the Garden at St. Francis Church

This past school year, the Garden at St. Francis, in North Bellmore, bridged the gap between Bellmore-Merrick’s high schools and the nature sanctuary, thanks to the efforts of Lily Yepez, a recent graduate of Wellington C. Mepham High School. more

By Jordan Vallone | 7/2/23

Rabbis Ira Ebbin, far left, Moshe Weisblum, Joshua Dorsch and Sam Waidenbaum, from Congregations Ohav Sholom in Merrick, Beth Tikvah in Wantagh, the Merrick Jewish Centre and the South Baldwin Jewish Center, shared their views on how to handle antisemitism.

South Shore synagogues meet at Merrick Jewish Centre to combat antisemitism

With Jewish communities on the South Shore and beyond seeing an uptick in antisemitism, seven local synagogues came together to host a seminar on how to properly handle and address any antisemitic acts and comments that people may be experiencing. more

By Mallory Wilson | 7/2/23

John Pinto, president of the Historical Society of the Merricks, with Joe Baker, behind a historic flag pole that was recently restored on the Old Merrick Library’s property. The feat was celebrated on Flag Day.

Historic pole outside Old Merrick Library restored, adorned with a new flag

To honor Flag Day on June 14, the Historical Society of the Merricks celebrated the restoration of a flag pole, that it is believed to be from the 1800s. more

By Jordan Vallone | 7/2/23

The Alan & Tatyana Forman Jewish Early Learning Center at the Chabad Center for Jewish Life celebrated its pre-K graduates at a fun-filled ceremony on June 21.

Chabad of Merrick-Bellmore-Wantagh's pre-K grads move up in style

The Chabad Center for Jewish Life celebrated its Alan & Tatyan Forman Jewish Early Learning Center pre-K graduates on June 21, in a ceremony full of music, smiles and laughter. more

By Jordan Vallone | 7/2/23

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