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Charge, a 2-year-old therapy dog, showed his skills on the agility course.
Vets, pups team up to raise funds
The National Amputation Foundation, a Malverne-based nonprofit that caters to amputee veterans, join the Purple Heart Pups on May 7 for a 3K walk to raise funds for veterans. Dozens of people and … more
Last year the Purple Heart Pups held a family festival and 3K walk to raise funds for veterans organizations. They will do it again on May 7.
Walk a dog, raise some money
The National Amputation Foundation, a Malverne-based nonprofit that caters to amputee veterans, will join the Purple Heart Pups next month to raise funds for veterans. Lisa Sciano founded the Pups … more
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The Rev. Thomas Gallagher, a pillar of the community for decades, will retire as pastor of Sacred Heart Roman Catholic Church in North Merrick in June.
Sacred Heart pastor is moving on
The Rev. Thomas Gallagher, best known to the community as Father Gallagher, said he plans to retire as pastor of Sacred Heart Roman Catholic Church in North Merrick in June. more
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There is no doubt: CPR and AEDs save lives
On Feb. 3, Doug Oggeri suffered a massive heart attack after shovelling snow. Thankfully, his 18-year-old daughter, Colleen had learned cardiopulmonary resuscitation through the Police Athletic League. more
The Oggeri family, from left to right, Elizabeth, Doug, Colleen, Linda and Dan.
Merrick teen saves dad after heart attack
When Colleen Oggeri took a CPR training class three years ago with the Merrick PAL, she hoped that she would never find herself in a situation where she had to use her new skills — let alone to save her own father’s life, which is exactly what happened. more
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Doug Oggeri, bottom center, with his wife, Linda, daughter Colleen, and, top row, from left, Dr. Rajiv Jauhar, director of interventional cardiology at Long Island Jewish Medical Center in New Hyde Park, nurse Kelly Shapiro, Dr. Arun Gupta, Oggeri's cardiologist, and Dr. Stacey Rosen, associate chief of cardiology at LIJ.
Merrick teen saves dad after heart attack
On Feb. 3, Doug Oggeri was having a normal day. The 55-year-old Merrick resident shoveled snow in front of his Merrick home and then went inside to use the computer. Then he had a heart attack. more
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La'Maya Samuel started off the white team in a dribble relay.
Sacred Heart celebrates Catholic Schools Week
Sacred Heart Elementary School in North Merrick marked Catholic Schools Week from Jan. 28 to Feb. 4 with activities and games to instill school pride in students. more
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Aidan on his first day of nursery school last September.
Born with a broken heart
The symbol for love, and especially for Valentine’s Day on Feb. 14, is the heart -- big, red, beating and healthy. But for some babies born with a congenital heart defect, the organ doesn’t work like it’s supposed to, and can mean pain and anguish for their families and loved ones. more
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Keri, Karl, Max, Zachary and Olivia Scriva posed with Old St. Nick at Sacred Heart Elementary School’s 19th annual Breakfast with Santa in North Merrick recently.
Santa lands at Sacred Heart
Santa Claus continues to make his rounds in Merrick this holiday season. This time, Santa stopped by Sacred Heart Elementary School for the school’s 19th annual Breakfast with Santa event. More than 400 guests attended the festivities to dine with Santa, as well as win raffles and take part in arts and crafts and face painting. more
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Five Mepham athletes to go Division I in college
Five Mepham High School seniors have signed letters of intent to play Division I sports in college next year. All have received athletic scholarships, according to Mepham officials. more
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