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When Irving Liebowitz realized that the Hebrew Home at Riverdale was missing a POW/MIA flag, he called on his friends at the Jewish War Veterans Post 652 in Merrick to help remedy that in time for Veterans Day.

Merokean will fly POW/MIA flag for Veterans Day

Irving Liebowitz isn’t exactly fond of change. In fact, the few times he’s endured it were only because life gave him little other choice. He’s lived in Merrick for 58 years, … more

By Michael Hinman | 10/22/20

Nassau Health Care Corporation officials, including North Merrick resident Megan Ryan, third from right, were joined by Bethpage community members, who rallied to donate meals to NUMC employees for three months straight during the height of the coronavirus pandemic.

North Merrick’s Megan Ryan takes on dual role at Nassau Health Care Corporation

A long-serving employee of the Nassau Health Care Corporation, which provides health care services to thousands of medically underserved residents, was recently promoted to serve a dual role within … more

By Alyssa Seidman | 10/20/20

Liza Milgrim, a Merrick resident and attorney at the firm Sullivan Papain Block McGrath Coffinas & Cannavo P.C. in Garden City, is the new president of the Long Island Hispanic Bar Association.

Local steps up for Long Island’s Latino community

Between her career as a personal injury attorney and her new role as president of the Long Island Hispanic Bar Association, Liza Milgrim spends much of her time supporting and advocating for the Island’s Hispanic community. more

By Andrew Garcia | 10/15/20

Bellmore native Darren Paltrowitz, above with Gene Simmons of Kiss, has kept busy during the pandemic by interviewing musicians, actors, comedians, athletes and other personalities for his podcast “Paltrocast With Darren Paltrowitz.”

During pandemic, Bellmore native flexes pod-given talents

When Darren Paltrowitz explains his beginnings in the entertainment industry, a picture of Cameron Crowe’s cult classic “Almost Famous” comes to mind. At 16, the Bellmore native … more

By Alyssa Seidman | 10/13/20

Town of Hempstead Supervisor in front of one of the animatronic dinosaurs that are part of the "Jurassic Quest" show.

Hempstead Town extends 'Jurassic Quest' run through Oct. 18

By popular demand, Long Island’s only drive-through dinosaur exhibit, “Jurassic Quest,” has extended its stay at Town Park Point Lookout and will now host shows through Oct. … more

10/9/20

Merrick resident Lucille Munson, who will celebrate her 100th birthday next Wednesday, said she would make it a point to vote in person on Election Day.

A Merokean turning 100 offers some advice: get out and vote

2020 is the 100th anniversary of a constitutional amendment that changed the course of American history. Because of the efforts of suffragists like Elizabeth Cady Stanton and Lucretia Mott, who … more

By Alyssa Seidman | 10/8/20

Troop 225 prospective Eagle Scout Dante Reitz held a car wash fundraiser at Advance Auto Parts in Merrick on Sept. 27. He plans to use the money to replace broken fencing at Bobbi and the Strays shelter in Freeport, and spruce up their front garden.

Merrick Boy Scout raises hundreds for animal shelter in Freeport

Like many organizations, Bobbi and the Strays, an animal rescue shelter in Freeport, was hard-hit by the coronavirus pandemic. Since the no-kill nonprofit is 99 percent volunteer-based, shelter … more

By Alyssa Seidman | 10/6/20

Incumbent Ed Ra, left, is running for his sixth term against challenger Gary Port.

Gary Port challenges Ed Ra for Assembly District 19 seat

The race for the 19th Assembly District began mid-August when challenger Gary Port announced his candidacy to run against incumbent Edward Ra, who is running for a sixth term. The Herald asked Ra … more

By Nakeem Grant | 10/2/20

Taylor, a lifelong Bellmore resident and a 35-year volunteer in the Bellmore Fire Department, died on Sept. 27 at 52.

Bellmore Fire Department ex-chief Bob Taylor dies at 52

Fellow volunteers remember Bob Taylor, former chief of the Bellmore Fire Department, as someone who exemplified the ideal firefighter: selfless, compassionate, knowledgeable, and led a team that … more

By Andrew Garcia | 9/29/20

North Merrick Public Library staff held a retirement party last Friday for outgoing director Tom Witt, who has served the community for the past decade.

North Merrick Public Library Director Tom Witt retires

North Merrick Public Library staffers have had another reason to celebrate since reopening to readers in July, after the coronavirus pandemic peaked. Last Friday, librarians held a sendoff ceremony … more

By Alyssa Seidman | 9/29/20

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