Merrick News

The word is in - Merokeans want fish. In a recent poll of Merrick residents in regards to local business vacancies, one constant among those queried was the desire to see a fresh fish market open in the area.

Find out what was found at 10 a.m. on Merrick Patch. 2. The 25th Nassau County Strawberry Festival will begin in Bellmore today at 6 p.m. at the BOCES School grounds.

The Kiwanis Club of Merrick was founded in 1949. The club began with just 25 members and has grown to its current membership of 80.

2. A person was transported to the hospital after a single-car crash on the Southern State Parkway just east of the Merrick Avenue exit in Merrick on Monday.

Take a look at some great photos of the event here .A 4. Want to know what happening in or around Bellmore and Merrick? Check out this week's Crime Nearby on Bellmore Patch and Merrick Patch.

Bellmore Jewelry and electronics were taken from a home on Bedell Street on May 15.

Busy week? No worries. Patch highlighted the top stories of the week so you can catch up on all of the local news.

While there has been chatter about a pilot parking program coming to the Bellmore and Merrick railroad stations, the Town of Hempstead said that nothing is set in stone yet.

Memorial Day weekend is the unofficial start of summer, marked with barbecues, nights out, days at the beach and, of course, parades.

According to police, Angelo Menna, of Merrick, was charged with removing $185 worth of items from the Uniondale Walmart.

Tell us what you think in our poll and sound off in the comment section! 3. The Billy Dean's public hearing was held on Wednesday.

Everyone collects something - be it shoes, toys, artwork, books, or any one of thousands of other things.

While there has been chatter about a pilot parking program coming to the Bellmore and Merrick railroad stations, the Town of Hempstead said that nothing is set in stone yet.

An increase in vehicle related thefts has prompted police in Nassau County's Seventh Precinct to issue a warning to the public reminding them to secure their vehicles.

One of the hot-button issues is Merrick Road beautification. Head down there to join in the discussion.

On Friday, Levy Lakeside School celebrated it's 60th anniversary by dedicating a commemorative permanent exhibit, titled "Merrick Then and Now". The exhibit is located in the main hallway of the school and features old photos of Merrick landmarks - like the Benjamin Seaman house and the Bonnie Haime-Skyfield House - next to photos of what is ... (more)

Last week, it was announced that the Town of Hempstead would be launching a pilot program at the Bellmore and Merrick railroad stations.

Bellmore Sometime between May 4 and May 9, a license plate was removed from a trailer on Grant Place in North Bellmore.

Busy week? No worries. Patch highlighted the top stories of the week so you can catch up on all of the local news.

For years, members of the Bellmore and Merrick community have had to battle for parking spaces in their home LIRR lots and fighting this has been an ongoing issue in the towns.