Thursday, October 1, 2026
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Merrick resident Sophia Kelly spent much of her senior year after school editing stories, assigning coverage and brainstorming ideas with fellow student journalists. This summer, those efforts were recognized when Kellenberg Memorial High School's student newspaper, The Phoenix, earned first place for Best Overall Publication from the New York Press Association.
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By Hernesto Galdamez
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7/24/26
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Merrick resident Cynthia Seibold is helping lead a new environmental campaign aimed at making community cleanups widely accessible while encouraging residents to take a more active role in keeping local neighborhoods, parks and waterways clean.
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By Hernesto Galdamez
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7/24/26
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Three John F. Kennedy High School students were recognized by State Sen. Steve Rhoads for earning the New York State Youth Leadership Award, which honors students for their leadership, academic achievement and community service.
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By Hernesto Galdamez
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7/24/26
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The Merrick Library always makes an effort to keep up with a constantly changing modern world, but deep in its archives lies a rich history told through century-old relics and documents.
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By Joseph D'Alessandro
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7/24/26
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The Declaration of Independence was written more than 250 years ago, but it is far from forgotten as Merrick residents, U.S. veterans and elected officials gathered at the Merrick Avenue Gazebo on July 4 for a public reading honoring the nation’s 250th anniversary.
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By Lily Spinda
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7/17/26
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The Long Island International Film Expo, Long Island’s summer playground for filmmakers, returned to Bellmore Movies and Showplace for its 29th year this month. The festival featured 113 films from around the world, including Spain, Hong Kong, Ghana and beyond, as well as domestic films, including those from Long Islanders.
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By Joseph D'Alessandro
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7/17/26
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Sanford H. Calhoun High School junior Joseph Solorzano-Ruiz spent eight months building a towering sculpture that turned heads at the school’s annual art show, “The Xenomorph Warrior,” a nearly 9-foot-tall sculpture inspired by the creature from the “Alien” film franchise.
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By Hernesto Galdamez
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7/17/26
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Two Nassau County legislators have introduced legislation that would create a Blue Envelope Program aimed at improving communication between law enforcement officers and neurodivergent drivers during traffic stops and emergency situations.
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By Hernesto Galdamez
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7/17/26
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As fresh vegetables begin to ripen this summer, the Garden at St. Francis has reopened its seasonal farm stand, offering locally grown produce while continuing its mission of helping feed neighbors …
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By Hernesto Galdamez
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7/17/26
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Volleyball and community service once again went hand in hand as State Sen. Steve Rhoads hosted his second annual 4-on-4 Charity Beach Volleyball Tournament at the Jones Beach volleyball courts on June 28, bringing together dozens of players to support the Bellmore-Merrick Community Cupboard.
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By Hernesto Galdamez
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7/10/26
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