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Sydelle Wolfsohn, pictured with her husband, Milton, dedicated much of her life to education and mental health advocacy, fighting for expanded services and support for individuals and families facing mental health difficulties.
Merrick remembers educator, advocate Sydelle Wolfsohn
Sydelle Wolfsohn, a longtime Merrick resident, educator and mental health advocate who dedicated decades to helping families affected by mental illness, died Sept. 14 at Mount Sinai South Nassau hospital of kidney failure. She was 94.  more
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John Durante, at left, principal of Syosset High School, and Scott Bersin, assistant superintendent of curriculum, instruction and assessment for the Bellmore-Merrick Central High School District, helped bring college admissions guidance to freshman, sophomores and their families during the district’s Early College Planning Night at Sanford H. Calhoun High School.
Bellmore-Merrick hosts college planning night for underclassmen
The Bellmore-Merrick Central High School District hosted an Early College Planning Night on Oct. 15 for freshman, sophomores and their families, offering guidance on the college admissions process and how students can begin preparing for the next stage of their education. more
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Old Mill Road School students learned a traditional West African dance from professional dancers during an interactive Red Ribbon Week assembly led by Matthew Hill Percussion on Oct. 19.
Old Mill Road students drum up fun for Red Ribbon Week
Old Mill Road School in the North Merrick School District welcomed Matthew Hill Percussion on Oct. 19 for an interactive assembly celebrating Red Ribbon Week and encouraging students to make healthy choices. more
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The Bellmore-Merrick Central High School District took disciplinary action and notified Nassau County police after an antisemitic social media post involving a Merrick Avenue Middle School student circulated online. The incident prompted calls for greater education, awareness and respect throughout the community.
Bellmore-Merrick antisemitic incident prompts disciplinary action, calls for education from local rabbis
The Bellmore-Merrick Central High School District has taken disciplinary action following an antisemitic social media incident involving a Merrick Avenue Middle School student, prompting a local rabbi to call for greater education, understanding and respect. more
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The Chabad Hebrew School offers interactive Jewish education for children from prekindergarten through seventh grade, with hands-on activities, storytelling and creative projects that explore Jewish history, traditions and values.
Chabad of Bellmore-Merrick-Wantagh expands Jewish learning to all different ages
The Chabad of Bellmore-Merrick-Wantagh is offering opportunities for community members of different ages to connect with their Jewish heritage through hands-on Hebrew school lessons, adult education and a Pink Challah Bake in recognition of Breast Cancer Awareness Month. more
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Patricia Schust’s “A Feast for the Eyes” exhibit at the North Bellmore Public Library features handcrafted artwork, including decorative cloisonné pumpkins, hand-painted driftwood, vintage saws and colorful quilted pieces.
North Merrick artist brings nearly 50 years of creativity to hometown library
Quilts aren’t just for keeping warm. For one North Merrick artist, they’re canvases for creativity, storytelling and nearly five decades of artistic expression. more
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Four-year-old Lizzie Woroniecki enjoys a day of surfing with Surf for All in Long Beach in July. The experience was among several new adventures for Lizzie, who continues to make progress while living with Aicardi-Goutières syndrome, a rare genetic disorder.
Taking strides for Lizzie at the second annual Laps with Lizzie Community Walk, one lap at a time
For Rebecca Woroniecki, what began as a way to raise awareness of her daughter's rare genetic disorder has grown into an annual event bringing the community together to support children like her. more
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Kiam Larsen-Silberger, 10, of Hempstead, holds a sign emphasizing the importance of voting and its impact on future generations during the recent No Kings rally in Merrick.
Merrick No Kings rally emphasizes voter participation
As early voting approaches in New York, residents gathered along Sunrise Highway in Merrick for a No Kings rally focused on voter participation, government accountability and the role of residents in choosing their elected representatives. more
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Harold D. Fayette School sixth graders led a lesson on kindness for third graders on Oct. 7 as part of the Project HELP initiative.
Harold D. Fayette third graders collaborate on kindness with sixth grade peers
The North Merrick School District’s Project HELP visited Harold D. Fayette School on Oct. 7, bringing sixth and third graders together for a lesson on kindness and respect. more
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Who's on the ballot: Merrick
Learn who's on the ballot in Merrick for the 2026 Elections. more
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