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Merrick Life
Celebrating the season "Purick" style
Fri, Dec 03, 2010
Annual gathering remembers Robbie Purick and kicks off the community's holiday season.
Merrick's Santa Visit - Tree and Menorah Lighting
Fri, Dec 03, 2010
Join your neighbors at the gazebo for these holiday festivities.
Merrick's annual Home Decorating Contest
Fri, Dec 03, 2010
Deadline for entries and nominations is Wednesday, December 15.
Merrick schools honor retirees
Fri, Dec 03, 2010
The school community gratefully acknowledged the dedication of its retiring members at the November 9 meeting of the Merrick Board of Education.
Richard Ronan’s retirement party is rousing
Fri, Dec 03, 2010
Merrick's Richard Ronan retires from the Town of Hempstead.
Wantagh Seaford Citizen
County champs! Seaford tops Roosevelt, 28-25
Fri, Dec 03, 2010
Vikings secure fourth straight title.
Grants available to Wantagh schools
Fri, Dec 03, 2010
The Wantagh Board of Education approved the receipt of a total of over $50,000 in grant money from two Nassau County legislators at its November 18 meeting.
Local Entertainment
Advertising and Policies
Advertising Rate Cards
Tue, Jul 19, 2011
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Media Kit
Mon, Jul 19, 2010
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Service Directory and Guide Prices
Fri, Mar 23, 2012
Download a price chart for advertising in our guides.
Distribution locations
Wed, Jul 13, 2011
Find out where you can get copies of your community newspaper.
Full Papers Online
Camp Directory 2012
Wed, Feb 29, 2012
See a user-friendly online version of our 2012 camp directory.
Bellmore Life
Santa's back in town
Fri, Dec 03, 2010
Santa arrived last Friday in Bellmore to officially open the Holiday season.
Community thanks North Bellmore board members
Fri, Dec 03, 2010
Board members acknowledged and donations gratefully accepted.
Boy Scouts walk the Bellmore to respect faith
Sat, Nov 27, 2010
Theodore Roosevelt Council of Boy Scouts of America toured Bellmore houses of worship today on a 6 1/2-mile hike designed to promote diversity within its Scouts, while strengthening their faith. The hike started at 8 a.m. and would end by 2 p.m. It was the council's first visit to Bellmore in nine years.
A tree for Libardo Anthony Jimenez Jr.
Fri, Nov 26, 2010
A tearful memorial to honor former Mepham student Libardo Anthony Jimenez Jr. was held Wednesday in the school's courtyard, where a memorial tree was planted in his name.
Freeport-Baldwin Leader
Red Devils are Champions!
Fri, Dec 03, 2010
We are the champions! Freeport’s football team won the L.I. title with a 62-35 victory over William Floyd on Sunday.
Pedestrian accident in Freeport
Fri, Dec 03, 2010
An auto accident involving a pedestrian occurred on Saturday, November 27, at 8:10 a.m. in Freeport.
Freeport celebrates National Hispanic Month
Fri, Dec 03, 2010
Celebration of Hispanic culture in Freeport.
Audience airs complaints at village board meeting
Wed, Nov 24, 2010
Two women expelled as Mayor Hardwick is harshly criticized

