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Herald Inside LI hosted a free live Zoom webinar, sponsored by Molloy College, on Thursday, January 7 at 7 p.m., for the purpose of answering many of the questions that college-aged students and parents of those students have about staying local for college.

Herald Inside LI hosts staying local for college webinar

When college doors reopened in the fall and fears of spreading the virus were prevalent, many colleges on Long Island adopted the hybrid model for classes and for extracurricular activities— … more

By Nicole Alcindor | 1/22/21

On Tuesday November 10 the “Herald Inside Long Island,” hosted a free live Zoom webinar at 7 p.m. to discuss ways in which long islanders can provide support to their children who might have mental illnesses.

Herald Inside Long Island hosts mental health awareness webinar

With the pandemic in full effect and COVID-19 cases going up with the second wave, health experts said that mental health issues have become heightened for many throughout Long Island, including … more

By Nicole Alcindor | 1/22/21

Bellmore native Geff Gruber is using social media to spread the word about his search for a kidney donor.

Bellmore man seeks kidney donor

A Bellmore man is using social media to spread the word about his search for a living kidney donor. For four hours a day, three days a week, Geff Gruber, 31, undergoes dialysis, the standard … more

By Alyssa Seidman | 1/21/21

Scott Kaplan, who owns Maximum Fitness in Merrick, staggers his clients throughout the day to ensure they feel comfortable when coming in for personal training sessions.

Bellmore-Merrick business owners optimistic about year ahead

With a new year ahead and coronavirus vaccines rolling out to more qualified individuals, Bellmore and Merrick’s business owners said they are starting to feel optimistic about the future, … more

By Alyssa Seidman | 1/19/21

Elizabeth McEntee, the emergency room nurse manager at Long Island Jewish Medical Center in New Hyde Park, received her first dose of the Pfizer-BioNTech vaccine from nurse Christine Yau.

Bellmore-Merrick residents roll up their sleeves for Covid-19 vaccine

As the Pfizer-BioNTech and Moderna Covid-19 vaccines roll out across the country, Bellmore and Merrick residents are among the thousands of New Yorkers who have already received their first doses of … more

By Alyssa Seidman | 1/5/21

Jill Levine and Brooke Jones, second and third from left, were recognized by Hempstead Town Councilman Christopher Carini, left, and Town Clerk Kate Murray for starting the “Bellmore Merrick Helping Our Heroes” group.

‘Living angels’ Brooke Jones and Jill Levine feed front-line workers

Maria Adragna couldn’t recall the exact day the food delivery came. Having worked in a Covid-19 intensive care unit during the peak of the pandemic last spring, “I can’t … more

By Alyssa Seidman | 12/31/20

Ryan Carroll is feeding families in Bellmore with the help of volunteer chefs. Carroll’s Kitchen, a nonprofit charitable organization, established its newest location in the community.

Chefs open nonprofit kitchen in Bellmore to feed thousands

Last Saturday, in a half-hidden, newly rented kitchen at the end of Charles Court, off Newbridge Road in Bellmore, a small group of chefs was busily preparing food. The next day, they distributed roughly 3,000 meals to families throughout the area. more

By Andrew Garcia | 12/24/20

Members of the Freeport-Merrick Rotary Club helped stock the Bellmore-Merrick Community Cupboard earlier this year.

Freeport-Merrick Rotary does its part during the pandemic

For more than 75 years, the Freeport-Merrick Rotary has lived by one motto: “Service above self.” And although the pandemic has hindered the club’s usual fundraising efforts, … more

By Alyssa Seidman | 12/22/20

Harriet Luce, a former Merrick Life editor, died on Dec. 3, at age 90.

Former Merrick Life editor Harriet Luce dies at age 90

When Harriet Luce (nee Work) received a press badge certifying her position as the Merrick Life editor, the community’s former hometown newspaper, her son Allan said she “lit up like a … more

By Alyssa Seidman | 12/22/20

Local Rotarians do their part during the pandemic

For more than 75 years, the Freeport-Merrick Rotary has lived by one motto: “Service above self.” And although the pandemic has hindered the club’s usual fundraising efforts, … more

By Alyssa Seidman | 12/21/20

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