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Surprise! You’re the Merricks’ Mother of the Year!

Surprise! You’re the Merricks’ Mother of the Year!

Sat, May 12, 2012

Ellen Sheldon gets a great surprise at work.

School budget, trustee votes on Tuesday

Sat, May 12, 2012

Get out and vote on Tuesday.

School crossing guard recovering from accident

School crossing guard recovering from accident

Sat, May 12, 2012

Wendy Cooper is on the mend.

Robbie Rosen Rockin’ for a Reason

Robbie Rosen Rockin’ for a Reason

Sat, May 12, 2012

Four more SRFAR bands will be performing at this event: Baked Goods, Ellipsis, Runnin’ on Empty and A-Trane.

Rock band Toxin asks students in new video not to judge others

Rock band Toxin asks students in new video not to judge others

Fri, May 11, 2012

Band goes on anti-bully campaign.

The winning letter

The winning letter

Thu, May 10, 2012

Read the winning letter for Merrick's Mother of the Year.

Merrick Library seeks trustees

Sat, May 05, 2012

Candidates needed to fill unexpired terms.

Calhoun’s annual Invisible Children fashion show

Calhoun’s annual Invisible Children fashion show

Sat, May 05, 2012

Fun night of fashion at Calhoun.

Calhoun music wins big, adds Toxin song to repertoire

Calhoun music wins big, adds Toxin song to repertoire

Fri, May 04, 2012

Click on to see the Toxin video - filmed, in part, at Calhoun.

Francine Goldstein will walk until there is a cure

Francine Goldstein will walk until there is a cure

Fri, May 04, 2012

Inspired by the loss of a friend, resident raises money.

Let all the children play, playground - set to open

Thu, May 03, 2012

Access for ALL playground opens May 5.

Dr. George Caso dies at 87

Dr. George Caso dies at 87

Fri, Apr 27, 2012

The town doctor leaves a lasting legacy.

It's fair time!

It's fair time!

Fri, Apr 27, 2012

This weekend's fair is scholarship fundraiser.

Tanker jack-knifes on Sunrise

Tanker jack-knifes on Sunrise

Fri, Apr 27, 2012

Tanker meets car leading to traffic snarl up.

American Water cleared to buy Aqua

Fri, Apr 27, 2012

Two-year rate increase moratorium on rates specified.

Civics coalition looks to provide public oversight

Fri, Apr 27, 2012

Nassau County Coalition of Civic Associations holds its first meeting.

Still Collecting!

Still Collecting!

Sat, Apr 21, 2012

Ongoing food drive for pantry items at day camp.

Grandson honors his grandparents’ legacy

Grandson honors his grandparents’ legacy

Sat, Apr 21, 2012

Merrick Life offers this exclusive interview with Alvin Turk.

Senior ID card program at North Merrick Library

Sat, Apr 21, 2012

Program puts vital info in one convenient place.

Merrick Road Committee formed

Sat, Apr 21, 2012

Community is invited to attend walk-through event.

A healthy dose of activities at Calhoun’s fair

A healthy dose of activities at Calhoun’s fair

Sat, Apr 21, 2012

Calhoun hosts feel good event.

Calhoun to hold Invisible Children fundraiser

Fri, Apr 20, 2012

Get your tickets to the annual fashion show!

Hempstead Plains – once our home and native land

Hempstead Plains – once our home and native land

Fri, Apr 13, 2012

Merokian Betsy Gulotta is the conservation project manager for the Hempstead Plains.

Garage Fire Damages Home

Garage Fire Damages Home

Fri, Apr 13, 2012

Approximately 75 firefighters take over the scene.

Report: Sea levels could rise 13 inches by 2050

Fri, Apr 13, 2012

The sea level has already risen eight inches since 1880.

Tailgate party fundraiser to assist U.S. Marine Corporal Kevin Vaughan and others

Celebrate Israel’s 64th

Fri, Apr 06, 2012

The community is invited to the Yom Ha’Atazmaut Israel Experience.

Ready, get set for Robbie’s Run this month in Merrick

Fri, Apr 06, 2012

The young life of Robbie Levine remembered in this annual event.

Easter and Passover Services

Fri, Apr 06, 2012

Services for religious holidays.

Brownies save the Easter Eggstravaganza

Brownies save the Easter Eggstravaganza

Fri, Apr 06, 2012

Thanks to all who helped, sponsored, participated and raised funds. Camp Avenue Brownie Troop 2398, diligently saved their pennies and donated $30 to save this North Merrick tradition.

On Tour performs ‘Kiss Me Kate’ at Calhoun this weekend

Fri, Mar 30, 2012

Last chance to catch this On Tour performance.

North Merrick and Merrick Library budgets on ballot

Fri, Mar 30, 2012

Small raises reported in budgets.

Remembering 2006 Merrick Man of the Year Walter Mintz

Remembering 2006 Merrick Man of the Year Walter Mintz

Fri, Mar 30, 2012

These remarks were made by Richard Mintz on the passing of his father Walter Mintz, former president of the Merrick Library board who died last week. Walter led the campaign to build a new library.

Hydrofracking wastewater ban?

Fri, Mar 30, 2012

County Legislature shaping law to keep toxins out of county water.

Meet Faith the Dog and her mom, Jude

Meet Faith the Dog and her mom, Jude

Wed, Mar 28, 2012

Meet Jude Stringfellow and her dog Faith, our first video from our interview with this famous duo.

Kiss my gas!

Kiss my gas!

Sat, Mar 24, 2012

Holms Mobil rolls back prices to the 1990's!

Critics say sewer privatization plan should be flushed

Critics say sewer privatization plan should be flushed

Fri, Mar 23, 2012

Public water vs. private water - the savings are debated.

Local farmers’ markets are springing up

Fri, Mar 23, 2012

Over 100 different crops are grown locally.

Local businesses hold contests for customers

Fri, Mar 23, 2012

Jewelry and sub sandwiches are prizes.

Baymen’s and shellfishermen’s livelihoods imperiled by state closures – again
Car chase leads to crash at school, three arrests

Car chase leads to crash at school, three arrests

Fri, Mar 23, 2012

Students unharmed as gunman makes a run for school building.

Challenge Day brings Calhoun students together

Fri, Mar 23, 2012

Strengths and weaknesses unite.

To everything, turn, turn, turn

Fri, Mar 23, 2012

Homes through the eyes of a painter.

Dr. George Caso is fondly praised by his patients

Fri, Mar 23, 2012

What our readers have to say about Merrick doctor.

Merrick sisters perform in 4th annual Got Talent Long Island

Merrick sisters perform in 4th annual Got Talent Long Island

Fri, Mar 23, 2012

Finalists perform on Friday, March 30.

Welcome home Cpl. Kevin Vaughan

Welcome home Cpl. Kevin Vaughan

Sat, Mar 17, 2012

Recap of parade and letters (from our readers) about the event.

Girl Scouts celebrate 100 years

Girl Scouts celebrate 100 years

Sat, Mar 17, 2012

A century since girl guides began.

Old Mill students ‘Dream Big’ with Olympic Gold Medalist

Old Mill students ‘Dream Big’ with Olympic Gold Medalist

Sat, Mar 17, 2012

North Merrick welcomes Kristi Yamaguchi.

NM Library trustee position open

Sat, Mar 17, 2012

Are you the next trustee?