SUPER BOWL XLVI - ZACHARY BORST OF MERRICK, NY MERRICK has been in the news a lot lately. We must be on a winning streak! Merrick resident, Zachary Borst, 26, was picked as the winner of the Chevrolet Route 66 video submission contest which…

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NATIONAL INTEL SCIENCE COMPETITION AS IF THE BELLMORE-MERRICK SCHOOL DISTRICT didn't already have enough to be proud of, yesterday they captured 5 of the 300 semifinalist slots in this prestigious, pre-college science contest that began in 1942…

Two limousines and a Humvee from the 1st 69th Infantry Division led the procession as we traveled from the Merrick Golf Course at 2550 Clubhouse Road to the gazebo at the Merrick LIRR to kindle a grand 12 foot menorah. Hot latkes, Coffee, Music,…

SANFORD H. CALHOUN HIGH SCHOOL MUSIC DEPARTMENT Winter Concert 2011 Calhoun H. S. one of Merrick's three, is famous for its award-winning music department. Several times a year, the students get to showcase their talent at various music…

AUTUMN ARRIVES ON LONG ISLAND Normally, around this time right before Thanksgiving, the trees are mostly bare. This season, it seems like it took just a little longer than usual to see our Fall colors. I'm quite sure it was the crazy weather…

AND TO THINK ALL THIS TIME I'VE BEEN SUBSISTING ON POMEGRANATE Yesterday, I wrote a post entitled AAH! The Old Neighborhood. Later in the afternoon, I returned to the computer and was thrilled to discover it had been featured. I've been here on…

speechless Sunday: Still before the Storm by LI Feng Shui consultant Laura Cerrano Feng Shui Long Island NYC consultant Laura Cerrano was taking a walk around the Norman J. Levy Park in Merrick NY the other day and witnesses an amazing scene.  …

HURRICANE IRENE CLEAN-UP Thankfully, Hurricane Irene did not hit as hard as was expected and most neighborhoods made out okay. There was flooding across the five boroughs and parts of Long Island, massive trees that came down and power that…

Sending your Garden Positive Vibes by Feng Shui NY Long Island consultant Laura Cerrano When stepping onto your land, now does it feel? How does it look? Is it filled with lush pants and flowers? Is your Garden producing an abundance of fresh…

NORMAN J. LEVY PARK AND PRESERVE, MERRICK, NY Hour of Operation June, July and August: 7 a. m. - 7:30 p. m. September - May: 7 a. m. - dusk for holiday schedule and more info call 516. 804. 2000 Locally known as Merrick Mountain, this park…

Good Times at the Merrick Gables Thursday, August 4th, 2011 @ 2:00 p. m. A PICTORIAL offered as a tribute to all who can benefit physically and psychologically from staying active and connecting with others while enjoying and acknowledging our…

9/11 Tenth Anniversary On the 10th anniversary of the 9/11 attacks, steel beams that were rescued from the World Trade Center site will be dedicated and placed in their new home in Merrick. Here in the picture, the Merrick Fire Department is shown…

that's me in the middle… Yesterday was my daughter's bridal shower. As anyone who has planned a wedding recently can attest, it is a long and stressful year. But now, it feels like all the difficult decisions are finally over - let the party…

Briarcliff is a much loved area of Merrick, having been developed in the mid 20th century.   It sits south of the Southern State parkway (exit 24S) and just west of Merrick Avenue.   A convenient location, close to shopping, schools and highways, this…