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To mark his 50th year in the fire service, Martin Abrams’s son chauffeured his father in Merrick’s 2017 Memorial Day parade in a 1964 Chevrolet.

Honorary Merrick Fire Department captain dies at 86

Though Martin Abrams never served as an officer of the Merrick Fire Department, he was someone younger volunteers looked up to. He led by example, never complained and strived to do the right thing, … more

By Alyssa Seidman | 9/10/20

Malcom Bershadsky, former Baldwin volunteer fire captain, dies

Malcom Bershadsky, of Burke, VA died on Feb. 21. He was born in Brooklyn and served as a volunteer firefighter with the Baldwin Fire Department throughout the 1970s. He rose to the rank of … more

9/3/20

Remembering Michele Bershadsky

Michele Bershadsky, of Washington, D.C., died on July 22. She was the beloved daughter of Marcia and the late Malcom Bershadsky. Bershadsky was born in Brooklyn and raised in Baldwin. She is … more

9/3/20

Whether he was in college or at his desk as the Sea Cliff Elementary School principal, David Olsen was never far away from books.

David Olsen, longtime North Shore educator, dies at 88

Although David Olsen was “Dad” to his sons and “Mr. Olsen” to his students in the North Shore School District, his constantly joyful demeanor earned him the nickname … more

By Mike Conn | 8/10/20

Conor Semple, a 2011 graduate of South Side High School, died on July 19.

Conor Semple mourned by family, friends

Conor Semple was known among friends and family as someone who brought people together. A lover of sports and large gatherings, the 2011 South Side High School graduate regularly organized some kind of social event. Last month, those friends and family came together to celebrate the life of Semple, who died unexpectedly on July 19, at age 27. more

By Jill Nossa | 8/6/20

William J. Ost, front left, with his wife, Mary, and children William, James and Mary.

Elmont Legionnaire dies at 89

William J. Ost spent more than 60 years recruiting members to the Elmont American Legion Post 1033 and nearly half that time organizing and running the town’s Memorial Day and Veterans Day … more

By Melissa Koenig | 8/4/20

Richard J. Doyle, 85, Long Beach Volunteer Fire chief

Richard J Doyle, 85, a retired electrician for the IBEW Local 25, and a life-long Long Beach resident who was First Assistant Chief of the Volunteer Fire Department and a co-founder of the city's Ice … more

8/4/20

Rabbi Arnold B. Marans helped establish the Sephardic Temple in Cedarhurst and was a mentor and friend to his congregants.

Cedarhurst Sephardic Temple leader Rabbi Arnold B. Marans, 92

An accomplished spiritual leader with a large family and many friends, Rabbi Arnold B. Marans was the founding rabbi of the Sephardic Temple of Cedarhurst, and served as a chaplain and was active in Jewish organizations. more

By Jeff Bessen | 7/15/20

Rabbi Arnold B. Marans in the newly renovated Sephardic Jewish Center of Canarsie and Sephardic Home Memorial Hall at the Sephardic Temple in Cedarhurst.

Rabbi Arnold B. Marans, 92

Rabbi Arnold B. Marans, the founding rabbi of the Sephardic Temple of Cedarhurst died on his birthday, July 12. He was 92. more

By Jeff Bessen | 7/12/20

Alan Nemser, a 66-year Merrick resident, died on June 10 at the age of 106. He is pictured here at his 100th birthday celebration, with his daughter Erica Nemser-Crowley, enjoying a bloody Mary.

Merokean Alan Nemser, who served in World War II, dies at 106

Alan Nemser, who served in the Army Air Corps during World War II and spent decades practicing law, “made everyone feel comfortable in his presence,” his daughter, Kathy Nemser, said. … more

By Alyssa Seidman | 7/8/20

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