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Disbarred attorney from Bellmore arrested for alleged theft of $372,500 in escrow funds

Nassau County District Attorney Madeline Singas announced that an attorney who was disbarred from practicing law in New York was arrested and charged for allegedly engaging in the unauthorized … more

5/7/21

Ex-chief Robert Bazarewski and his daughter, Kaitlyn, on April 12 after she was sworn in as 3rd Assistant Fire Chief of the North Bellmore Volunteer Fire Department.

North Bellmore Fire Department names first woman assistant chief

For Kaitlyn Bazarewski, fighting fires — and gender norms — runs in her blood. more

By Kate Nalepinski | 5/6/21

Merrick residents Linnie and Morgan Gold started their own candy-themed business during the pandemic. Through NOSH NYC, they offer a variety of candy in personalized packages.

For mother and daughter, business is a family affair

They may be a mother and daughter, but Linnie and Morgan Gold consider themselves best friends — and now, perfectly paired business partners, too. more

By Andrew Garcia | 5/6/21

For decades, Ruth Kirsch could be found greeting guests in the North Merrick Library. The circulation director and co-founder died on April 3 at 95.

Ruth Kirsch, pioneer of North Merrick library, dies at 95

Ruth Kirsch, a life-long book lover who helped create the North Merrick Library decades ago, passed away on April 3, 2021. She was 95 years old. more

5/6/21

Members of the South Merrick Community Civic Association, Merrick Community Clean Up Crew and other volunteers cleaned up the community last Sunday.

Many hands, light work

Armed with brooms, rakes and gloves, volunteers were ready to hit the streets on Sunday, May 2. The South Merrick Community Civic Association joined with the Merrick Community Cleanup Crew to … more

By Andrew Garcia | 5/6/21

State Sen. Todd Kaminsky led a press conference Wednesday urging the state Department of Health to allow 100 percent capacity when beaches officially reopen.

Will the crowds return?

Nassau County Executive Laura Curran and other state and local officials on Wednesday called on the state Department of Health to allow beaches across the state to open at 100 percent capacity this … more

By James Bernstein | 4/29/21

Students react to Chauvin verdict

It has been nearly a year since thousands of protesters demanded justice on the streets of Merrick after the killing of George Floyd, a Minneapolis resident and a Black man, at the hands of a white … more

By Andrew Garcia | 4/28/21

Meadowbrook Alternative Program Principal Susan Ellinghaus, left, helped students James and Jared beautify the Brookside School’s courtyard for an Earth Day celebration.

A bountiful Earth Day at Brookside School

Students in the Meadowbrook Alternative Program and the PREP Academy in the Bellmore-Merrick Central High School District marked Earth Day by spending time in the sun and planting greenery on April … more

By Andrew Garcia | 4/28/21

Scout Leaders Jen Casano and Mike Kearney stood with Boy Scouts, from left, Max Martins, Dezmond Pless, Adam Schachter, James Casano, Matthew Kearney, Jason Bowman, Quinn Bubloski, Colton Hyland, Tristan Mansourati, Connor Ryan and Alex Sivin.

After pandemic year, Cub Scouts step up

It was a long year for Cub Scout Troop 206, as the pandemic upended almost every activity that is synonymous with being a scout. Camping, get togethers, projects and outings had to be reimagined … more

By Andrew Garcia | 4/28/21

Mary “Mickey” Watts, catcher for the Hostess Girls, in 1949, at age 18.

Recognizing an unsung women’s baseball hero

A much-loved but unsung local hero is about to be inducted into the New York State Baseball Hall of Fame. more

By Reine Bethany | 4/21/21

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