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Customers who receive water through Liberty Utilities are opposing a rate hike that could see bills in Nassau County increase by a cumulative 34.2 percent. Hearings began last week with the state’s Public Service Commission, which has the power to either approve or reject the proposal.
Liberty Water rate hike on the table at state's hearings
Two virtual hearings took place last week with the state’s Public Service Commission, regarding Liberty Utilities’ proposal to increase water rates in the Long Island communities it serves by a cumulative 34.2 percent. more
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The Be A Good Cookie Campaign, in memory of Richie Capizzi, a longtime pastry chef, kicked off at R.S. Beanery on Sept. 9. Jen, James and Chris Casano at the event.
‘Be A Good Cookie,’ like Richie Capizzi
Richie Capizzi was a special person. A revered pastry chef, he was known by his family and friends not only for his talent in the kitchen, but also for his kindness. For a decade, Capizzi was involved with Cookies for Kids’ Cancer, a national nonprofit that funds research into pediatric cancers. more
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At the first day of Chabad Hebrew School, students took part in a Rosh Hashana street fair, which taught them things about the Jewish new year. Kaleb Lerner, 13, and Rabbi Shimon Kramer blew shofars — a hollowed-out ram’s horn.
Learning about the high holidays at Chabad Hebrew School
The Chabad Hebrew School of Merrick-Bellmore-Wantagh made learning about the high holidays fun this year, with a Rosh Hashana Street Fair. more
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The Bellmore-Merrick school community came out for the Central High School District’s first board of education meeting of the school year.
Bellmore-Merrick district officials, Board of ed. reflect on start of a new school year
Each of the Bellmore-Merrick Central High School District’s principal had an opportunity to share their first day of school reports at the Sept. 5 board of education meeting. more
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In October, the Merrick Chamber of Commerce will host its fall fair, from Oct. 20 to the 22. Christine Mooney and Marian Parker, at last year’s fair.
Fall festivals to look forward to in Merrick, Bellmore
Fair season is just around the corner for Bellmore-Merrick. more
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Members of the Nassau County Police Department remove their hats during one of several prayers shared during the Nassau County’s 9/11 Remembrance Ceremony and Musical Tribute at Eisenhower Park on Monday.
Nassau remembers those taken on 9/11
It’s been 22 years since our world changed forever when our nation was attacked. But for so many like Susan Hutchins, it still feels like Sept. 11, 2001 — the day she lost her son, West Hempstead’s Kevin Nathaniel Colbert, in the South Tower of the World Trade Center. more
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Abigail Ptacek has been donating backpacks to the North Bellmore schools for 12 years. Ptacek, right, with Janet Pollitt the assistant superintendent for curriculum and instruction.
Abigail Ptacek donates time her time and backpacks to North Bellmore School District
Abigail Ptacek fondly remembers the day she first donated backpacks to the North Bellmore School District, in the summer of 2012. more
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Mikey G’s Embracing Wings Foundation will hold its second annual Car & Motorcycle Show on Sept. 17, in honor of Michael Geraldi, a New York City Police Department officer who unexpectedly died in September of 2020.
Keeping Michael Geraldi’s memory alive
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. more
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The Merrick Fire Department, joined with the North Merrick Fire Department, remembered and honored those who died during the Sept. 11 attacks. A massive American flag was hung along Sunrise Highway.
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. … more
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Rabbi Shimon Kramer offers his thoughts before Rosh Hoshana.
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? more
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