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Taxpayers in the Merrick Union Free School District will cast their votes in support of three board of education candidates next week. Polls are open at the district administration center, behind Levy Lakeside School.

Who's running for the Merrick board of ed.?

Six candidates will vie for open seats on the Merrick Union Free School District’s board of education next week. Polls are open on Tuesday, May 21 from 7 a.m. to 9 p.m. in district’s administration center, at 21 Babylon Road, Merrick. more

5/17/24

South Merrick Community Civic Association to host Project Hope speaker

The South Merrick Community Civic Association will feature at its next meeting a guest speaker from Project Hope, a program that provides emotional support, education, basic counseling and service referrals to people whom Hurricane Sandy affected. more

8/21/13

Berta Weinstein, the Herald's Person of the Year, has been a member of the South Merrick Civic Association for 17 years, holding positions on the board including secretary, treasurer, vice president and, now, president.

Berta Weinstein: A driving force behind Merrick's community spirit in 2023

Berta Weinstein is the Merrick Herald's 2023 Person of the Year. From her early involvement with the South Merrick Community Civic Association to her diverse roles as a leader, advocate, and organizer, Weinstein has played a pivotal role in shaping Merrick's close-knit community. more

By Rachele Terranova | 12/28/23

Nassau County Executive Bruce Blakeman and Nassau County Legislature presiding officer Howard Kopel, said they were compelling Hofstra University president Susan Poser to appear before the legislature next week. But a court has since delayed any such appearance until at least February, after the school successfully petitioned the same court that ruled against the county in its negotiations with the Las Vegas Sands to redevelop the Nassau Coliseum last year.

Poser says she won’t visit county legislature Monday in casino probe

Nassau County Executive Bruce Blakeman ordered Hofstra University president Susan Poser to appear in front of the county legislature next week. But it seems Blakeman and others will have to wait until at least February. more

By Brandon Cruz | 1/18/24

Voters will take to the polls on May 21 to re-elect incumbent board of education members in Bellmore Public Schools and the North Merrick Union Free School District. They will also vote to approve of disprove these district’s budget.

In Bellmore, North Merrick board of eds. uncontested

Two of Bellmore-Merrick’s elementary districts have uncontested board of education elections for the 2024-25 school year. more

By Jordan Vallone | 5/17/24

Ryan Karis at the regional competition of Poetry Out Loud at the Walt Whitman Birthplace Museum on Feb. 12.

Calhoun High School sophomore a finalist in 'Poetry Out Loud'

Calhoun High School sophomore, Ryan Karis was one of 18 finalists at this year’s Poetry Out Loud Competition in Manhattan. more

By Melissa Berman | 5/17/24

The community has rallied behind Newbridge Inn, and raised $24,000 to help get the restaurant back in business. Damage to the bar, above, could take months to repair.

After fire, Newbridge Inn sees a surge of support from Merrick-Bellmore community

Newbridge Inn has received a surge of support from the Merrick-Bellmore community after a fire. more

By Joseph D'Alessandro | 5/3/24

Ribbon cutting at the new coliseum which has undergone a $165 million renovation project. From left, Kevan Abrahams, Brett Yormark, Dmitry Razumov, Ed Mangano, Bruce Ratner, Andrew Kaplan, Norma Gonsalves and Frank Colon.

Nassau Coliseum Press Tour - Slideshow [Photo gallery]

Behind the scenes access to the new NYCB Live Nassau Veterans Memorial Coliseum. more

Christina Daly | 3/31/17

Richard V. Guardino, Jr., Hofstra’s Vice President for Business Development introduced the program.

Sandy money too slow? Blame Washington.

“What happened with Sandy is really a metaphor with what’s happening in Washington,” U.S. Rep. Peter … more

By Anthony Rifilato and Mary Malloy arifilato@liherald.com and mmalloy@liherald.com | 3/27/13

First Performance at the new Coliseum [Video]

The Uniondale HS show choir, Rhythm of the Night, dazzled the crowd with their performance. more

Christina Daly | 3/31/17

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