Thursday, October 1, 2026
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The student councils at John F. Kennedy High School and Sanford H. Calhoun High School have earned National Gold Council of Excellence recognition from the National Association of Student Councils, a distinction that honors student organizations demonstrating exceptional leadership, service, citizenship and community engagement.
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By Hernesto Galdamez
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7/3/26
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As America turns 250, the Merrick Library seized the opportunity to share national history with a local twist.
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By JOSEPH D’ALESSANDRO
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7/3/26
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For those interested in American history, they need only travel two blocks south of Sunrise Highway to discover one of Long Island’s oldest libraries.
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By JOSEPH D’ALESSANDRO
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7/3/26
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A Roosevelt man was arrested in North Merrick after Nassau County police said he was found carrying a loaded firearm while standing in the roadway on June 15.
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By Hernesto Galdamez
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6/17/26
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A crossing guard struck by a car near Sunrise Highway in Merrick on Feb. 26 is in critical condition, officials said.
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By Hernesto Galdamez
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2/26/26
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Residents in Bellmore and Merrick woke up Monday to significant snowfall as the Feb. 23 blizzard swept across the South Shore, blanketing neighborhoods and slowing travel throughout the day.
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2/23/26
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A predawn fire tore through two homes on Chapman Avenue Feb. 11, killing a 72-year-old man, critically injuring a 69-year-old woman and destroying neighboring properties before firefighters brought …
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By Hernesto Galdamez
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2/20/26
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During the past year, Merrick resident Nattie Martin emerged as a powerful and thoughtful voice for autism acceptance and neurodiversity — and her advocacy has left a lasting mark on schools, community spaces, and stages across the hamlet.
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By Hernesto Galdamez
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12/26/25
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Jewish communities around the world are reeling after a deadly terror attack at a public Hanukkah celebration at Bondi Beach, where gunmen opened fire Sunday evening, killing at least 15 people and injuring dozens in what Australian authorities have called an antisemitic act of terrorism.
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By Hernesto Galdamez
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12/19/25
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When Amy McCoy noticed her daughter feeling hesitant to invite friends over because they didn’t understand her older brother’s autism, she knew she wanted to create a story that could bridge that gap. The result was “Little Big Sister,” a children’s book aimed at helping kids understand and embrace differences.
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By Hernesto Galdamez
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12/19/25
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