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Merrick Life
Jim McCauley runs for commissioner
Sat, Dec 10, 2011
December 13 vote to be held at the NMFD Firehouse on Camp Avenue.
Toxin Rocked the Bellmore Theater
Tue, Dec 06, 2011
Toxin performed Friday night at the Bellmore Theater and Showplace, collecting unwrapped gifts for Toys for Tots.
Kindergarten registration coming
Sat, Dec 03, 2011
Merrick Schools gear up for a new group of students.
Purick family celebration
Sat, Dec 03, 2011
Every year the Purick family lights the tree of hope in the pocket park named for them.
The Rag-a-muffins are back!
Sat, Nov 26, 2011
The renewal of a tradition from yesteryear. The NMFD brings back the Rag-A-Muffin parade.
Wantagh Seaford Citizen
Carol Yablonsky: She’s Teacher of the Year
Sat, Dec 03, 2011
Business and Computer teacher Carol Yablonsky is the 2010/2011 Seaford High School Teacher of the Year.
Local Entertainment
Advertising and Policies
Advertising Rate Cards
Tue, Jul 19, 2011
Download our advertising rate info. Call 516-378-5320 for special rate plans.
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.
Lead Stories
Late Autumn beauty at Levy Preserve
Sun, Dec 04, 2011
Merrick Life contributor takes us on tour of this local gem
Full Papers Online
Camp Directory 2012
Wed, Feb 29, 2012
See a user-friendly online version of our 2012 camp directory.
Bellmore Life 12.1.11
Tue, Dec 13, 2011
Bellmore Life digital edition is available free online for website members.
The Citizen 12.1.11
Tue, Dec 13, 2011
The Citizen digital edition is available free for our website members.
Merrick Life 12.1.11
Tue, Dec 13, 2011
Merrick Life's digital edition is available free to website members.
The Leader 12.1.11
Tue, Dec 13, 2011
The Leader digital edition is available free to our website members.
Bellmore Life
More candidates vie for Bellmore Fire Commissioner
Sat, Dec 10, 2011
Editor’s note: This is the second installment providing information on candidates running for the Bellmore Fire Commissioner seat. Last week’s Bellmore Life (Nov. 30) included information on the other two candidates, Craig Maltz and Allison DeQuatro. Voting is on Tuesday, December 13, from 2-9 p.m at the Bellmore Fire Department headquarters, 230 Pettit Avenue.
Bellmore kicks off the holiday season
Sat, Dec 03, 2011
Annual tradition this year included a concert by Toxin.
Bellmore Girl Scout Troop 905 stirs up kindness
Sat, Dec 03, 2011
Reaching out to seniors with treats.
Candidates vie for Bellmore Fire Commissioner
Sat, Dec 03, 2011
This week we profile two of the four candidates.
Bulldogs open season with tie
Tue, Nov 29, 2011
Bellmore-Merrick takes on Cold Spring Harbor hockey.
Santa Claus comes to Bellmore
Fri, Nov 25, 2011
Check out our photos from Santa's 2011 visit to Bellmore.
Freeport-Baldwin Leader
L&M Publications Sports
A push to improve standards for H.S. football helmets
Sat, Dec 03, 2011
Effort made to reduce concussions.

