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Cover Story

The Bellmore Street Festival: ‘A Visit to Toyland’

The Bellmore Street Festival: ‘A Visit to Toyland’

Fri, Oct 01, 2010

A summary of what the fair has to offer.

Merrick Life

Temple Grandin to come to Autism Walk

Fri, Oct 01, 2010

Merokian Craig Allen will host the stage show at this year's walk.

Many ‘aspire’ to live in the Merricks

by Erin Donohue

Fri, Oct 01, 2010

Merrick residents rebut the Vanity Fair online article that no one aspires to live in a town like ours.

Walk for Purple <3

Fri, Oct 01, 2010

Merrick Lions host fundraiser in support of injured veterans.

Wantagh Seaford Citizen

Levittown curriculum committee

Fri, Oct 01, 2010

Volunteers needed to review curriculum standards.

Brittany Vega: Everyone’s favorite hello and hardest goodbye

Brittany Vega: Everyone’s favorite hello and hardest goodbye

by Jim Golding

Fri, Oct 01, 2010

The community gathers to say goodbye to Brittany Vega.

New Wantagh Library director appointed

New Wantagh Library director appointed

by Sharon G. Jonas

Fri, Oct 01, 2010

Maggie Marino is welcomed.

Visiting the days of old

Visiting the days of old

by Ilana Mele

Fri, Oct 01, 2010

Reliving the days of kings and queens and merry men.

Local Entertainment

South Shore Sounds

by Ilana Mele

Wed, Feb 09, 2011

Find local entertainment.

Advertising and Policies

Advertising Rate Cards

Tue, Jul 19, 2011

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Sales Department Contacts

Tue, Jul 19, 2011

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Media Kit

Media Kit

Mon, Jul 19, 2010

Click here for a flippable/downloadable media kit and for deadline info.

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.

Privacy Policy

Wed, Mar 02, 2011

Lead Stories

Family Fun at Merrick Fall Fest

Family Fun at Merrick Fall Fest

by Al Belbol

Fri, Oct 01, 2010

Check out our photo album from the 2010 Merrick Chamber of Commerce Fall Festival.

Full Papers Online

Camp Directory 2012

Wed, Feb 29, 2012

See a user-friendly online version of our 2012 camp directory.

Bellmore Life

Developing Story: Bellmore Lockdown

by Doug Finlay

Fri, Oct 01, 2010

Traffic is being diverted away from the Post Office on Merrick Road.

Rockin the car show

Rockin the car show

by Paul Laursen

Fri, Oct 01, 2010

The grand opening of the Bellmore Car Show was music to the ears.

Bret and Toxin rock Long Island

Bret and Toxin rock Long Island

by Ilana Mele

Fri, Oct 01, 2010

Local rockers open for Bret Michaels.

T-Mobile argues for cell tower at town zoning  BoA

T-Mobile argues for cell tower at town zoning BoA

by Doug Finlay

Fri, Oct 01, 2010

The cell phone company asserts that RF radiation is lower than many kitchen appliances

No parking, please!

Fri, Oct 01, 2010

Parking considerations for the Bellmore Street Fair.

Mepham Varsity defeats Calhoun

Mepham Varsity defeats Calhoun

Fri, Oct 01, 2010

Mepham’s strong outing, results in a 29-3 win against Calhoun.

Freeport-Baldwin Leader

Pub crawl fundraiser

Pub crawl fundraiser

Fri, Oct 01, 2010

FDNY members sponsor benefit for victims of Hurricane Katrina.

Parrot show

Parrot show

Fri, Oct 01, 2010

Polly want a Parrot Show?

LIAC Arty Party coming

LIAC Arty Party coming

Fri, Oct 01, 2010

Fundraising gala planned in support of the Long Island Arts Council.

Residents query mayor about village treasurer

by Jim Golding

Fri, Oct 01, 2010

Village Treasurer Ismaela Hernandez is under investigation.

Freeport Homecoming is Hot!

Fri, Oct 01, 2010

Seniors Emmanuel Abreu and Charisse Rosario were crowned King and Queen and Red Devils fall to Farmingdale Dalers 42 to 39.

L&M Publications Sports

Catching up with the Calhoun Colts

Fri, Oct 01, 2010

Calhoun Sports Boosters roundup profiles the beginning of fall sports.

Wantagh High School football is 2-0, golfers win

Fri, Oct 01, 2010

Football and golf victories and girls soccer splits.

Weekly editorial

Death Notices

Frank Sansone

Fri, Oct 01, 2010

A triubute to Frank and Sylvia Sansone.

Mary Cornils

Mary Cornils

Fri, Oct 01, 2010

Longtime Merrick Life office manager, Mary Cornils died at the age of 79.

Letters to the Editor

Basic Facts

Fri, Oct 01, 2010

Educate the public

Fri, Oct 01, 2010

Police News

Crime Report

Thu, Sep 30, 2010

Police reports come from law enforcement agencies. Suspects are presumed innocent unless and until convicted in court.