Thursday, October 1, 2026
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Hundreds of students from 17 Nassau County schools gathered at Sanford H. Calhoun High School on May 20 for the annual Bellmore-Merrick Challenge, a district tradition focused on inclusion, teamwork and school spirit.
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By Hernesto Galdamez
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5/29/26
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Norman J. Levy Park and Preserve offers something rare on Long Island: elevation. Built on a former landfill and transformed into public green space, the park now draws walkers, runners and families looking for one of the South Shore’s broadest views. A paved trail climbs gradually to the top, where visitors can see surrounding marshland, nearby neighborhoods and, on clear days, the Manhattan skyline.
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5/27/26
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Merrick is served by two elementary school districts — the Merrick Union Free School District and the North Merrick Union Free School District — which educate students in grades K-6 before they transition to the Bellmore-Merrick Central High School District for grades 7-12. Both districts are high-achieving, community-focused and committed to academic excellence.
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By Christy Hinko
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5/27/26
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From immersive mystery nights to oral history archives, Merrick and North Merrick’s libraries continue to reinvent what a local library can be — welcoming, practical, creative and deeply connected to community life.
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By Christy Hinko
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5/27/26
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talian food has long held a place of affection in American dining and in communities like Merrick and North Merrick, that connection runs especially deep. The appeal is rooted in the …
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By Christy Hinko
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5/27/26
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Two juvenile girls are facing assault charges after a series of attacks involving four teenage victims near a Merrick shopping center Friday night, according to Nassau County police.
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By Hernesto Galdamez
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5/26/26
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A junior at John F. Kennedy High School is turning personal hardship into a resource she hopes will help children navigating divorce and life between two homes feel less alone.
At 17 years old, …
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By Hernesto Galdamez
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5/22/26
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For veterans throughout Bellmore and Merrick, Memorial Day is an important opportunity to pay respects to their friends, colleagues and predecessors who died in service of the United States.
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By Joseph D'Alessandro
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5/22/26
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The Grand Avenue Science Research Program wrapped up another competition season by hosting its annual science fair May 7, giving students an opportunity to present original research projects to the …
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By Hernesto Galdamez
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5/22/26
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Residents in the Merrick and North Merrick school districts approved budgets for the 2026-27 school year during the May 19 Board of Education elections, while incumbents in both districts won re-election in uncontested races.
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By Hernesto Galdamez
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5/19/26
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