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INSIDE Chamber President's Message ................................................8 Chamber of Commerce ................................................... 30-34 Clubs and Organizations .........................................................12 Elected Officials .........................................................................24 Important Numbers ...................................................................13 Jewish War Veterans ......................................................... 26-27 Places of Worship ..................................................................... 20 Publisher's Letter ...........................................................................6 Robbie Levine Foundation ............................................. 28-29 Reach the Herald ........................................................................25 South Merrick Community Civic Association ....... 10-11

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PUBLISHER We are pleased to present our annual Living in Merrick, a

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special supplement to the Merrick Herald.

Those of us who live here know Merrick is a wonderful place with a rich history. Our annual guide is a testament to its post-pandemic resurgence. Not only does it include vital information about Merrick, but it also gives you a look at some of the people and places that represent the best of the Stuart Richner

community.

Think of Living in Merrick as an “owner’s manual” for newcomers and longtime residents alike. As you’ll see in

these pages, there’s an amazingly rich social fabric here. An abundance of services and organizations are available to residents. No matter what your interests, age, religion or needs, the town has much to offer.

It’s somewhat unbelievable to think that people have lived in “modern” Merrick, as far back as the 1600s. What started as a fishing and farming town has evolved into a bustling Long Island suburb. The area derives its name from the Merokee Native American tribe, who once inhabited the land.

The one-of-a-kind community boasts several synagogues and churches, as well as a beautiful nature preserve maintained by the Town of Hempstead.

There are also unparalleled coastal South Shore neighborhoods. Merrick Avenue connects the community’s northern half to its southern counterpart.

In Merrick, you’ll find people that care. Whether it’s the area’s three school districts, which are committed to providing an excellent education to its many students, the South Merrick Community Civic Association, which does great things for the community, or the Historical Society of the Merricks, which preserves the suburb’s most precious artifacts, buildings and memories, Merokeans take care of their own.

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Living in Merrick is published in cooperation with the Merrick Chamber of Commerce. We are honored to mark another year as the chamber's official publication.

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a message from the merrick chamber president The Merrick Chamber of Commerce is very proud to be part of the Merrick community.

The chamber is made up of businesses, organizations and civic members that help serve and promote all the wonderful things our town has to offer.

We help to develop relationships with our members, and act as a liaison between local businesses and various levels of town and county governments.

The chamber creates a business-friendly environment that ensures our community will be a wonderful place to live, work and raise a family.

The chamber gives back to our community by holding many events, such as the Kids Festival in April, and our Fall Festival this October.

Don’t miss our visit from Santa, holiday lighting of the tree and Menorah, and Halloween parade/trick or treat.

Each year we give out scholarships to deserving seniors from our local Merrick high schools.

This year we will again be lighting up Merrick with holiday LEDs and garland around poles going

down Merrick Avenue, and the gazebo will be lit as well. We also replaced the old and broken "Merrick" sign on the Long Island Rail Road at Merrick Avenue with a beautiful new one that will last for years to come!

This guide contains a list of Merrick Chamber of Commerce members. Please show your support by shopping local. Our success allows us to give back to our community.

If you would like more information, please call the Merrick Chamber of Commerce at (516) 771-1171, or visit us at MerrickChamber.org.

Ira Reiter President, Merrick Chamber of Commerce board of directors 2023 executive board • ira reiter - president The Barking Biscuit • margaret mueller Vice president RS Beanery • sharon davis 2nd Vice president S.J. Edwards, Inc. • margaret biegelman secretary Douglas Elliman Margaret Biegelman • andrew s. nachamie treasurer Andrew S. Nachamie, PC • femy aziz immediate past president Serengeti Design Studios • christine mooney administrative assistant Merrick Chamber

board members • Joe baker South Merrick Community Civic Association • Lori berger Merrick Herald • marian fraker-gutin Signature Premier Properties Marian Fraker-Gutin • arlene gregory Coldwell Banker American Homes • mathew kryder Petschauer Insurance • Julie marchesella Queen of Hearts • douglas mills Printing Emporium • randy shotland New York Life • nelson tso Nelson Tso

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The Merrick Chamber of Commerce welcomed Dr. Natalya Rooney and her business, Merrick Avenue Optometry, this summer.

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FOR YOUR CHILD? NASSAU COUNTY POLICE ACTIVITY LEAGUE The Merrick unit, provides organized sports and other activities for the youth of our community. Our goal is the development of good relationships through positive interaction between the community and police officers.

Merrick PAL provides organized sports such as soccer (both intramural and travel levels), judo (with certified instructors), summer baseball, and tennis.

Our programs are year round and we rely on volunteers to support our programs.

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South Merrick Civic is

By Jordan Vallone If there’s one group that’s best known around Merrick for doing good deeds and helping the community, it’s the South Merrick Community Civic Association.

Originally founded to tackle issues in neighborhoods south of Merrick Road, it is now one of the last remaining civic associations in the hamlet, encompassing all of Merrick and reaching into the north sides of town to do what it does best.

Up until recently, the group was run by Joe Baker, a longtime Merrick resident and community activist. Its new president, Berta Weinstein, served as the group’s vice president under Baker.

“Even though it’s called South Merrick,” Weinstein said of the civic group’s name at a recent event, “we want to incorporate all of Merrick — we’re going to be inclusive to everyone.”

At monthly meetings, the civic association hosts different speakers, including police officers from local precincts, school officials, or volunteers from other community groups, just to name a few. Topics in the past have

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Top photo: The South Merrick Community Civic Association is always helping the community, whenever possible. Known for some of its events, such as the spring clean sweep, the civic association does what it can to keep Merrick safe and beautiful.

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Bottom photo: The civic association hosts a candidate forum during election years so the community can become acquainted with politicians up for election.

Berta Weinstein — the group's new president — as well as past president Joe Baker, work with Francine and Lenny Goldstein to help run the annual event.

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ranged from community safety, school safety to environmental concerns, being that Merrick is coastal — and vulnerable — during storms.

The group also regularly hosts a candidate forum before election night in November, so the community can get to know who’s running. And then there's a clean sweep in the spring, a beautification project that collects garbage and debris from frequently traveled areas in Merrick.

If there’s another meeting taking place in Merrick, it's likely someone from the civic association will be in attendance, to see how the group can help.

A few years back, working alongside a group of dads who wanted to install a new playground, civic members helped obtain funding for a new park on Wynsum Avenue.

A nonpartisan organization, the group accepts members from every background. Throughout the years, it has built solid relationships with local electeds, who also regularly come by meetings to see where help can be offered.

For more on the civic group, its role in Merrick, and how to join, visit SouthMerrickCivic.org.

For updates and information on upcoming meetings and events, visit its Facebook, South Merrick Community Civic Association.

“If we don’t take care of our neighborhood, nobody else will,” Weinstein said. “We want to keep the neighborhood safe and clean for our children.”

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Top photo: The South Merrick Community Civic Association getting together with board member Jodi Turk-Goldberg, immediate past president Joe Baker, president Berta Weinstein, and board members Mark Salsberg, Howard Seidman and Tricia Sattar.

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Middle photo: Berta Weinstein, who served as the civic association’s vice president for 17 years, was recently sworn in as president. The group is expanding to now encompass all of Merrick.

Bottom photo: The civic association recently partnered with Nassau County Police Department for a situational awareness presentation, which informed those in attendance how the department responds to emergencies in the community and schools.

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Clubs & OrganizatiOns All addresses are Merrick, 11566, unless otherwise noted.

general Organizations Circle of Hope (516) 833-3057 Rabbi: Shimon Kramer 2174 Hewlett Ave., Suite 101 ChabadJewishLife.org Community Parent Center (516) 771-9346 Director: Wendy Tepfer 1260 Meadowbrook Road Bellmore-Merrick.k12.ny.us barry and Florence Friedberg JCC (516)766-4341 Board chair: Fred Richman 15 Neil Court, Oceanside 11572 FriedbergJCC.org Friends of the Merrick library (516) 377-6112 1179 Merrick Ave. Merrick Chamber of Commerce (516) 771-1171 President: Ira Reiter 153 Merrick Ave. MerrickChamber.org Merrick Chorale (516) 851-0246 1872 Old Mill Road Merrick Kiwanis Club (516) 679-8787 Piccolo Ristorante, Sunrise Highway, Bellmore 11710 (meeting location) Merrick lions Club (888) 655-7999 President: Michelle Gagnon Meetings via Zoom MerrickLionsClub.org united Cerebral Palsy of long island (631) 232-0011 President/CEO: Colleen Crispino 250 Marcus Blvd., Hauppauge 11788 UCP-LI.org south shore audubon society (516) 764-3596 President: Russ Comeau P.O. Box 31, Freeport 11520 SSAudubon.org

Civic Organizations Merrick Estates Civic association (516) 867-9605 President: Geoffrey Sherman 2935 Shore Drive MecaPool.org Merrick gables Homeowners association (516) 623-8924 President: Derek Donnelly P.O. Box 677

Fraternal Organizations Knights of Columbus Council no. 3689 (516) 785-9407 Grand Knight: Vincent Palazzolo 101 Frederick Ave. Bellmore 11710 Knights of Columbus Council no. 6561 (516) 679-5639 Grand Knight: Ed Ronan

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John Pinto, left, president of the Historical Society of the Merricks, with Joe Baker, right, immediate past president of the South Merrick Community Civic Association, at a Flag Day ceremony in Merrick.

Merrick Park Homeowners association (516) 379-3232 President: Barry Fox P.O. Box 178 north and Central Merrick Community association (516) 972-6988 President: Sue Moller President: Lou Ciccone P.O. Box 190 Old lindenmere Civic association (516) 546-5632 President: Joe Kralovich P.O. Box 298 south Merrick Civic association (516) 578-0649 President: Berta Weinstein Merrick Golf Course, Meeting room 2550B, Clubhouse Road SouthMerrickCivic.org

Youth Organizations bellmore-Merrick Youth association (516) 361-0604 President: Gary Ouelette P.O. Box 571 Catholic Youth Organization Curé of ars CYO (516) 623-1400 Pastor: Monsignor Frank Caldwell 2323 Merrick Ave. CureOfArsChurch.org sacred Heart CYO (516) 379-1356 Pastor: Reverend Stephen Brigandi 720 Merrick Ave. SacredHeartNM.org boy scouts of nassau County Theodore Roosevelt Council (516) 797-7600 President: Christopher A. Maher 544 Broadway, Massapequa 11758 trcbsa.org girl scouts of nassau County (516) 741-2550 110 Ring Road W. Garden City 11530 GSNC.org

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sons & Daughters Of italy in america giovanni Caboto, lodge no. 2372 (516) 458-0097 President: Rosemarie Dichiara 2301 Penatiquit Ave., Seaford 11783 GiovanniCabboto.com Jewish War Veterans Post no. 652 (516) 868-1393 Ensign: Laurence Solowey Commander: Gary Glick 2080 Kenneth Road american legion Post no. 1282 (516) 521-6989 Commander: Robert Dishman 160 W. Merrick Road merrickpost1282.org Veterans of Foreign Wars Merrick-Freeport Post no. 1310 (516) 546-6976 Commander: Paul Zydor 1 Harvard Ave. north bellmore-north Merrick little league (516) 476-2185 President: Craig Kute 1285 Bellmore Ave. North Bellmore 11710 NBNMLL.org Merrick-bellmore little league President: Matthew O’Brien P.O. Box 435 MerrickBellmoreLittleLeague.org

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Important numbers Merrick Library North Merrick Library Merrick Fire Department Hook & Ladder Co. No. 1 Friendship Engine & Hose Co. 378-9599 Empire Hose Company No. 3 Inc. North Merrick Fire Department NMFD Headquarters Emergency Merrick North Merrick Non-emergency Merrick: North Merrick 2 Police Emergency

(516) 377-6112 (516) 378-7474 (516) 867-4459 (516) (516) 378-3633 (516) 223-4102 (516) 221-7044 (516) 221-1500 (516) 221-7055 (516) 233-4102 911

Nassau County Police 1st Precinct (516) 573-6100 Nassaau County Police 7th Precinct (516) 573-6700 Bellmore-Merrick Emergency Medical Services Non-emergency (516) 785-7700 Emergency (516) 742-3300 town of Hempstead Deptartment of Sanitaton (516) 378-4210 Building Department (516) 538-8500 Town Hall (516) 489-5000 Parks and Recreation Department (516) 292-9000 Senior Enrichment (516) 485-8100 Veterans Services (516) 812-3506 Public Safety Department (516) 538-1900 Animal Shelter (516) 785-5220 Board of Appeals (516) 812-3004

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District-wide pantry

By Jordan Vallone The Bellmore-Merrick Central High School District has always been an anchor between the two communities due to the vast educational experience it provides students in two middle schools and three high schools.

Each school partakes in local issues and does great things. But the district also helps families in need through the Bellmore-Merrick Community Cupboard, a food pantry located at the Brookside School — the district’s headquarters on Meadowbrook Road in North Merrick.

The service has helped dozens of families receive adequate amounts of food since 2016, as well as home and beauty supplies. The cupboard was the brainchild of Karin McMahon, a health teacher at Wellington C. Mepham High School, and Tiffany Rzempoluch, a teacher in the Meadowbrook Alternative Program.

“It’s kind of a labor of love from the school district,” McMahon said. “Anyone who wants to help us out — it’s great. We’ll never turn them away.”

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Top photo: The Bellmore-Merrick Community Cupboard, operated by the Bellmore-Merrick Central High School District, has grown drastically since it opened in 2016. It works to ensure families in need receive food and other necessities.

Bottom photo: School district students are very supportive of the cupboard’s efforts, showing that support in the form of donations.

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The cupboard has continuously grown and expanded over the years, as all of the schools in the district have become involved through different initiatives. There’s plenty of opportunities for students and families to get involved and make donations. Outside organizations, like local Boy and Girl Scout troops, will also run drives to benefit the pantry.

The pantry remained open throughout the beginning and height of the coronavirus pandemic as well, because the district recognized some families may be struggling obtaining food and other items due to financial losses caused by the pandemic.

Families who receive assistance from the community cupboard can do so without the fear of exposure or stigma.

McMahon says a representative from the community cupboard might also meet with a family in need.

“Sometimes they just need somebody to talk to,” she said. “And we’ll just sit here and talk to them for a while.”

There are intake forms for those needing assistance available in both English and Spanish on the school district’s website. Families may also contact the community cupboard’s private line at (516) 992-1072.

Courtesy Bellmore-Merrick Central High School District

Top photo: The high schools and middle schools in the district regularly get involved in the cupboard’s efforts. Savanah LoGuidice shopped with the John F. Kennedy High School student government when it ran a successful fundraiser that allowed them to donate $7,000 worth of food.

Courtesy Dana Carullo

Bottom photo: Outside groups, such as Daisy Troop 946 in Bellmore, have also ran successful food drives that benefit the pantry.

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By Jordan Vallone

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ulianna Tand proves you’re never too young to start making a difference.

The 11-year-old incoming sixthgrader at Old Mill Road School in North Merrick began volunteering when she was still in kindergarten with the Ronald McDonald House Charities, a nonprofit whose mission is to create programs that support children’s health and well-being. The charity operates a 42-room house in New Hyde Park where families can stay while their children undergo treatment at the nearby Cohen Children’s Medical Center.

Julianna's family, at first, took part in its baking program at the New Hyde Park home.

“You’d bring your own supplies, and they would have their commercial kitchen set up, and we would just bake for two or three hours,” her mother, Jennifer Tand, said. “It just supplemented the food they would provide for the families.”

But, when the coronavirus pandemic began, the baking program

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ended, so Julianna took it upon herself to find a different way to help out.

An artist, she began creating all of sorts of pieces, such as shadowboxes, small statues, and Christmas ornaments with clay. Taking orders through an online form, she charged $10 per character, and all of the profits directly benefited the Ronald McDonald House.

Her creations and small business idea spurred into Continued on page 18 Tim Baker/Herald photos

Top Photo: Julianna Tand’s efforts have spread through the North Merrick community. A charity paint night that she hosted was well attended by dozens of people.

She raised over $5,000 for the Ronald McDonald House at the event.

Bottom Photo: Julianna has spent most of her life giving back to others. Her nonprofit, Julianna’s Works of HeARt, has raised thousands of dollars for the Ronald McDonald House Charities, which runs a home in New Hyde Park.

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what is now a certified nonprofit, Julianna’s Works of HeART. Her efforts have stretched beyond just selling items, though. She also auctions off artwork — or other items, like Islanders tickets — on her Facebook page, with the help of her mom.

Some of her past pieces, include a figurine of U.S. Sen. Bernie Sanders — who was famously photographed sitting by himself on a folding chair on the steps of the Capitol during President Biden’s inauguration — sold in April of 2021, raking in $3,100.

Last November, she held one of her biggest fundraisers to date: a paint night at the Sacred Heart Roman Catholic Church in North Merrick, which raised more than $5,000.

Julianna's efforts were recognized by local

politicians on Long Island. She was honored by both Hempstead and Oyster Bay town officials earlier this year for her good deeds. As of March, she’d raised $20,000 for the charity.

The Ronald McDonald House has also expressed its gratitude to Julianna for all she’s done throughout the years, saying that “on behalf of the families who benefit from your efforts, thank you, Julianna’s Works of HeART.” Coming up this year, Julianna says she’d like to host another paint night because of how successful the one last year was. Now a nonprofit, she can receive bigger donations.

She’s also planning a more kid-oriented fundraiser — likely at a laser tag facility — and a portion of the proceeds would be set aside for donation.

For updates, visit her page, Julianna’s Works

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Julianna Tand's grandmother, artist Debbie Viola — and perhaps an inspiration for Julianna’s creation — leads a fundraising paint night.

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of HeART, on Facebook.

“She’s such a sweet and sensitive kid,” Julianna’s grandmother, Debbie Viola said.

“It only takes one person. It’s kind of like, ‘be the one’ — and I look at her as the one who is making a difference.”

And the support means a lot — especially to

a young trailblazer who is not even a teenager yet.

“I hope to show other kids my age that you don’t have to be a grown-up to make a difference,” Julianna said. “I’m one kid, and I can make a big difference in the lives of others.”

Top photo: Julianna, with her mom, Jennifer, dad, Rob, and twin brother, Brandon.

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Bottom photo: Creating art with clay, such as these earrings, Julianna sells or auctions off items to raise money for the charity.

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PLACES OF WORSHIP

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Rabbi Shimon Kramer and wife Chanie with their kids, from left, Leibel, Mirel, Leah and Sarah at the Chabad Center for Jewish Life’s Purim Party.

Churches Community Presbyterian Church (516) 378-7761 Pastor: Moira Ahearne 2101 William Place Grace Reformed Baptist Church (516) 379-2408 Pastor: Robert Karson Pastor: Douglas Totter Pastor: Daniel Mercado 36 Smith St. Long Island Marthoma Church Office: (516) 442-7227 Parsonage: (516) 208-3523 President Vicar: the Rev. Shaji Kochummen 2350 Merrick Ave. Merrick United Methodist Church (516) 378-9222 Pastor: Lucie wa Mbiya Pastor: Rev. Akio Iyoda 1425 Merrick Ave. Roman Catholic Church of the Sacred Heart (516) 379-1356 Pastor: Rev. Stephen Brigandi Associate Pastor: Rev. Peter Sarpong 720 Merrick Ave.

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St. Demetrios Greek Orthodox Church (516) 379-1368 Priest: the Rev. Father Nikiforos Fakinos Church School Director: Tom Arianas Church School Director: Panagiota Perlegis 2421 Hewlett Ave. St. John’s Lutheran Church (516) 379-3858 Pastor: the Rev. Perry J. Kirschbaum 1 Van Roo Ave. The Parish Family of Curé of Ars The Catholic 'Field Hospital' of Merrick (516) 623-1400 Pastor: Monsignor Frank Caldwell 2323 Merrick Ave.

Synagogues Chabad Center for Jewish Life (516) 833-3057 Director: Rabbi Shimon Kramer Program Director: Chanie Kramer 2174 Hewlett Ave., Suite 101

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Congregation Beth Ohr (Merged with Temple Israel of South Merrick) (516) 781-3072 Rabbi: Rishe Groner 2550 S. Center Ave., Bellmore 11710 Congregation Ohav Sholom (Affiliated with the Orthodox Union) (516) 378-1988 Rabbi: Ira Ebbin President: Jordan Smith 145 S. Merrick Ave. Merrick Jewish Center Congregation Ohr Torah (Conservative) (516) 379-8650 Rabbi: Joshua Dorsch Rabbi Emeritus: Charles A. Klein 225 Fox Blvd.

Temple Beth Am of Merrick and Bellmore (Reform) (516) 378-3477 Rabbi: Michael Baum 2377 Merrick Ave. Young Israel of Merrick (516) 378-2573 Rabbi: Daniel Haramati President: Stuart Daitch 107 S. Hewlett Ave.

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Circle of Hope helps

By Jordan Vallone A breast cancer diagnosis is devastating. And at the Chabad Center for Jewish Life — which serves the Jewish community of Bellmore, Merrick and Wantagh — the Cindy Knoll Circle of Hope and its subsidiary, Dress for Recovery, provides emotional support and hands-on help to patients and their families coping with breast cancer and other illnesses.

Circle of Hope was co-founded in 2012 by Cindy Knoll, who’s name the nonprofit now bears. Knoll died in August 2021 from brain cancer, at 56.

At the time of the organization’s founding, the wife of Chabad Center rabbi Shimon Kramer, Chanie, said the Chabad saw the need for there to be a center for outreach and support for breast cancer patients.

“Unfortunately,” she said, “there are so many people in this area dealing with the disease.

Whatever they need, we want to be there for them.”

Today, Circle of Hope unites the community

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Top photo: Dozens of women have become part of the Circle of Hope, volunteering and raising awareness for the services offered, like at the group’s Journey for a Purpose benefit.

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Bottom photo: Cindy Knoll, who’s name the nonprofit now bears, died from brain cancer in August 2021. A breast cancer survivor at the time of its founding, she wanted to create a community center to support women going through difficult times.

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and brings hope and encouragement to those who need it most. It offers several programs, and some highlights include prevention and awareness seminars, meal delivery to homes for those undergoing treatment, financial assistance, support groups and a wig bank.

Dress for Recovery, which is part of Circle of Hope, was founded in 2020 by Loraine Alderman, who was undergoing breast cancer treatment the year before. The clothing bank provides large shirts with ample space for surgical drains, as well as various zippers for doctors and nurses to access chest ports for chemotherapy.

“There’s not one store in New York, New Jersey and Connecticut where you can walk in and buy this type of clothing,” Alderman said.

“They’re only available online, and they’re expensive. We are the only place where people

can come and get everything — free of charge.”

Last year, Dress for Recovery also received a donation of seatbelt covers from Evening Star Quilters, a Mineola-based nonprofit quilting organization. The seatbelt covers help protect a raw chemotherapy port, which are attached to a main artery in the chest and require a lot of protection.

“We tried to figure out how to make something good out of what was going on,” Alderman said. “It’s really about paying things forward and just trying to help other people.”

All services in Circle of Hope and Dress for Recovery are free, confidential, and offered to everyone, regardless of religious beliefs. For more, email circleofhope@chabadjewishllife.org, or call (516) 833-3057, Ext. 104.

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Top photo: The Circle of Hope, headquartered at the Chabad Center for Jewish Life, supports women with breast cancer and other illnesses.

Chanie Kramer, co-director of the Chabad, with Circle of Hope co-founders Cindy Knoll and Lisa Fessler

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Botom photo: Loraine Alderman, left, founded Dress for Recovery, a subsidiary of Circle of Hope. It provides clothing to those undergoing cancer treatment.

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Town of Hempstead Supervisor

Town Clerk

Don Clavin (R)

1 Washington St., Hempstead, N.Y. 11550 (516) 489-6000 donclavin@hempsteadny.gov

Kate Murray (R)

1 Washington St., Hempstead, N.Y. 11550 (516) 489-5000 ext. 3046 kmurray@hempsteadny.gov

Councilman - 5th District

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1 Washington St., Hempstead, N.Y. 11550 (516) 812-3285 ccarini@hempsteadny.gov

1 Washington St., Hempstead, N.Y. 11550 (516) 812-3180 ddunnesr@hempsteadny.gov

Christopher Carini (R)

Dennis Dunne (R)

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Nassau County Executive

Bruce Blakeman (R)

1550 Franklin Ave. Mineola, N.Y. 11501 (516) 571-3131

Nassau County Clerk

Maureen O’Connell (R)

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United States Senator

262 Old Country Road, Mineola, N.Y. 11501 (516) 571-3800

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Nassau County Legislator District 19

1550 Franklin Ave., Mineola, N.Y. 11501 (516) 571-6213

1550 Franklin Ave., Mineola, N.Y. 11501 (516) 571-6219

Nassau County District Attorney

240 Old Country Road, Mineola, N.Y. 11501 (516) 571-2664

Elaine Phillips (R)

Anne Donnelly (R)

Thomas McKevitt (R)

Michael J. Giangregorio (R)

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State Attorney General

Letitia James (D)

NYS State Capitol Building Albany, N.Y. 12224 (518) 776-2000

State Comptroller

Thomas P. DiNapoli (D) 110 State St., Albany, N.Y. 12236 (518) 474-4044

State Senator 5th District

Steven D. Rhoads (R)

4236 Merrick Road First Floor Massapequa, NY 11758 (516) 882-0630 Legislative Office Building, 513 Albany, N.Y. 12247 (518) 455-3161

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United States Senator

Charles E. Schumer (D) 757 3rd Ave., Suite 1702 New York, N.Y. 10017 (212) 486-4430 United States Senate 313 Hart Senate Office Building Washington, D.C. 20510 (202) 224-6542

State Assemblyman 14th District

David G. McDonough (R)

404 Bedford Ave., Bellmore, N.Y. 11710 (516) 409-2070 Legislative Office Building 443, Albany, N.Y. 12248 (518) 455-4633

United States Representative 4th District

Anthony D’Esposito (R) 229 7th Street, Suite 102 Garden City, N.Y. 11530 (516) 739-3008 1508 Longworth House Office Building, Washington, D.C. 20515 (202) 225-5516

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By Jordan Vallone If you ask Gary Glick what plagues modern military veterans most, he’d describe the number of people who do not know or understand what benefits they are entitled to after service.

Helping veterans — whether they live in or outside of the immediate community — is the mission of the Jewish War Veterans. Especially at Post 652 — which serves Bellmore, Merrick, Wantagh, Seaford, East Meadow and surrounding communities —which has made an effort to remain active on community issues. Members can often be seen at veteran events, and well as helping Boy Scout troops complete community service projects. Just last year, for example, the group helped an aspiring Eagle Scout restore a World War I Memorial in Merrick.

Although not well-known, the national Jewish War Veterans group has been around since 1896. Glick, Post 652’s commander, spends a lot of time dispelling myths like Jews never served in conflicts like the Civil War. In fact, some 8,000 Jewish men served. On both sides.

“Our biggest concern is to get the word out that we exist,” said Ed Freeberg, a lifetime member of the organization. “The Jewish War Veterans has existed for about 127 years, and

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very few people know about it. So, our job is to do a tremendous amount of outreach.”

Post members are often seen at commemorative events on Veterans Day and Memorial Day, and in public schools. Members help conduct ceremonies for Jewish soldiers and establish working relationships with local rabbis.

In the past, Glick has responded to calls from veterans dealing with mental health crises from

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Top Photo: The Jewish War Veterans recognize members when they hit milestone birthdays. Eric Spinner, left, helped Wantagh’s Murray Steinberg celebrate his 99th birthday.

Courtesy Ed Freeberg

Bottom Photo: The Jewish War Veterans Post 652 is always doing its part to help veterans, and is often seen out and about in the community. At a Hanukkah celebration last year, Cmdr. Gary Glick joined Rabbi Shimon Kramer of the Chabad of Merrick-Bellmore-Wantagh to help celebrate.

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untreated post-traumatic stress disorder, and worked with additional organizations to help provide housing or food to veterans in need.

The more outreach the group can provide, the better off veterans are.

“There’s 130,000 of us out here” on Long Island, Glick said, ‘and I’ll tell you right now, there’s maybe a handful that know what’s going on.”

Despite the seriousness of their cause, the group also takes part in holiday celebrations as well as milestone birthdays for veterans. And while the efforts of the group consist of diligent, hard work for everyone involved, it is truly a labor of love.

For more on Post 652, visit We-Are-Vets.us.

Courtesy Ed Freeberg

Top Photo: Partnering with the Daughters of the American Revolution, the local Jewish War Veterans chapter help deliver blankets and wraps at the Long Island State Veterans Home.

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Bottom Photo: The local Jewish War Veterans post works to make sure veterans across Long Island know and understand benefits they are entitled to. It also takes part in community projects, such as the restoration of the World War I Memorial in Merrick for an Eagle Scout project.

Eric Spinner helped clean and restore the stonework.

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one AED at a time

By Jordan Vallone Forever 9-The Robbie Levine Foundation has one mission: to keep kids safe while playing youth sports.

Founded by Jill and Craig Levine in 2006, the foundation honors their son Robbie, who died suddenly at the age of 9, when his heart stopped while he was running the bases during a Little League practice in September 2005.

Today, the foundation serves many purposes in Merrick and beyond.

It educates the public and youth sports leagues on the importance of Automated External Defibrillators, or AEDs, in saving lives, with the goal of making defibrillators standard equipment in youth sporting programs.

The foundation also works to ensure that AEDs in public places are located in accessible sites, raises awareness for cardiac screenings in children to reduce the risk of sudden cardiac death, and provides funding to enable youth groups and youth athletics to purchase and be trained in the use of AEDs. Lastly, it financially supports baseball teams or leagues in low income areas by providing an

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Top photo: Public and youth sports leagues learn the importance of Automated External Defibrillators, or AEDs, in saving lives. Each year, Robbie’s Run, a 5K race, is a major source of funding for the organization, and attracts community support annually.

Bottom photo: Craig and Jill Levine created Forever 9-The Robbie Levine Foundation, in honor of their son, Robbie Levine, who died suddenly at 9 in 2005, when his heart stopped while he was running the bases at a Little League practice.

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AED and necessary training for use.

The work of the foundation wouldn’t be possible without community support. Jill Levine, the president of the Merrick Board of Education, is involved in several additional Bellmore-Merrick organizations.

The Levine’s three children all attended Merrick schools, and John F. Kennedy High School in the BellmoreMerrick Central High School District.

The schools and teachers have been supportive of the foundation’s efforts.

Earlier this year, the foundation partnered with the North Merrick Fire Department for a CPR training, that taught over 100 attendees crucial, lifesaving skills.

“Born out of tragedy, the Levine foundation frequently offers these free courses to people wanting to learn,” the fire department wrote on Facebook. “We want to thank all that came out to learn, and especially the Levine foundation for allowing us to be a part of it.”

The foundation’s biggest fundraiser of the year is Robbie’s Run, an annual 5K race that takes place at the Norman J. Levy Lakeside School and the streets surrounding it. Attracting hundreds of runners every year, the race helps the foundation raise thousands of dollars annually for the good cause.

Levine told the Herald at a previous race that it was incredible that all these years later, the work of the foundation is still going strong. “We’re very appreciative of the Merrick community for supporting the foundation and supporting the race,” she said.

For more information on the foundation, visit RobbieLevineFoundation.org.

Top photo: Robbie’s Run has morphed into more than just a race. At the most recent run on May 21, there was entertainment and food for hundreds of runners and families.

Middle photo: High school students from Bellmore-Merrick schools also take part in the organization’s work. Emma Razukiewicz and Ryan Friedman participated in the most recent race.

Bottom photo: The race fundraiser has a 5K, as well as a children’s fun run. Best friends Frank Venditti and James Hind crossed the finish line together.

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MERRICK Chamber of Commerce All businesses are in Merrick, NY 11566 unless noted

1 of A Kind Live Edge Slabs Isabel Munoz Doerbecker (516) 234-5489 4140 Austin Blvd Island Park 11558 1OfAKindLiveEdgeSlabs.com AB Martial Arts Andrew Ball (516) 804-5866 2223 Jerusalem Ave. MartialArtsMerrick.com Acupuncture Wellness Emma Zhang (516) 208-5555 141 Merrick Ave. Su-AcupunctureWellness.com Amazing Discount/ Protocol Trade Inc. Faisal Sattar (516) 517-2827 60 Merrick Ave. American Legion Merrick Post No 1282 Bob Dishman (516) 521-6989 160 W, Merrick Road MerrickPost1282.org Andrew S. Nachamie PC (516) 678-7110 7 Smith St. Nachamie.com Ann Parry Photography Inc. Ann Parry (516) 732-9454 Ann-Parry.com As Burgers Go Inc. Lauren Budd (917) 450-0303 263 Horton Highway Mineola 11501 AsBurgersGo.com As You Wish Parties Kristen Robertson (516) 590-7878 59 Merrick Ave. AsYouWishParties.org Association for the Community Parent Center Inc Wendy Tepfer (516) 771-9346 1260 Meadowbrook Road CommunityParentCenter.org Bags n things Shari Greenberg (516) 509-5068 2746 Judith Drive Bellmore 11710 BiCounty Electric Laurette Rezny (516) 221-2225 2279 Jerusalem Ave. North Bellmore 11710 BiCountyElectric.com Body & Brain Yoga and Health Centers Inc. Amy Long (516) 227-0101 1161 Merrick Ave. Bond Vet Brooke Goldstein (631) 942-9796 2192 Merrick Road BondVet.com

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At the Merrick Chamber of Commerce’s installation dinner in January, Cynthia Seniuk, superintendent of the North Merrick School District, accepted an award from Douglas Mills and chamber president Ira Reiter.

Bourbon & Brews John Amaruso (516) 554-4718 361 Merrick Ave. Budd-Morgan Central Station Alarm Co Inc. Tracey Morgan (516) 221-0440 2050 Bellmore Ave Bellmore 11710 BuddMorgan.com Carefree Racquet Club Kathy Miller (516) 489-9005 1414 Jerusalem Ave. CareFreeTennis.com Carjoy Ester Horowitz (631) 466-7410 1 Old Country Road Carle Place 11514 CarjoyUSA.com Cathy's Touch Gilda Aparicio (516) 377-1127 67 Merrick Ave. CathysTouch.com Center for Jewish Life and Maimonides Educational Service Shimon Kramer (516) 833-3057 2174 Hewlett Ave., Suite 100 CertaPro Painters of Merrick Ralph Schwartz (516) 705-8266 2527 Merrick Road Bellmore 11710 Merrick.CertaPro.com Chabad Center for Jewish Life Rabbi Shimon Kramer (516) 833-3057 2174 Hewlett Ave. ChabadJewishLife.org Champions Martial Arts Sungwon Kang (516) 223-5425 391 Merrick Ave. Taekwondo.net

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Kumon of Merrick Steve Dershowitz (516) 206-4200 71 Merrick Ave. Kumon.com/merrick Kwik Wok Chinese Restaurant David Chen (516) 868-0750 1839 Merrick Road Kwik-Wok.business.site L & A Babysitting Inc. Liz Toro (516) 401-1709 197 Elsie Ave. La Strada of Merrick Eva & Guy Saraniero (516) 867-5488 2100 Merrick Ave. LaStradaOfMerrick.com Land and Home Design Inc. Sherry Marzigliano (516) 655-6503 1760 Gildersleeve St. Law Office of Nicole D. Venditti, PC Nicole Venditti (516) 849-3161 1776 Princeton Place Liberty Pam Bellings (516) 214-7849 60 Brooklyn Ave. LibertyEnergyAndWater.com Long Island Live Events LLC Rachel Morgenstern (516) 661-0950 1626 James St. LongIslandLiveEvents.com Lookable Chris Dordon (516) 915-0103 2324 Merrick Road MyLookable.com Maidenbaum Property Tax Reduction Group, LLC Sandra Alvarenga (516) 336-8622 483 Chestnut St. Cedarhurst 11516 MaidenbaumTax.com Mary Vasconi 1737 Frederick Ave. Margaritas Cafe William Martinez (516) 280-4021 139b Merrick Ave. Meadowbrook Collision Bruce Schanstra (516) 705-8846 415 Babylon Turnpike Freeport 11520 MeadowbrookCollision.com Megan C. Ryan Esq. Megan Ryan (516) 841-5948 11 Dunstan Drive Merrick Ave. Optometry Natalya Rooney (516) 200-0241 30 Merrick Ave. MerrickAveOptometry.com

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Christine Mooney, an administrator of the Merrick Chamber of Commerce, with Marian Parker, one of the chamber’s past presidents at the Merrick Festival & Street Fair, held annually by the chamber.

Merrick Community Nursery School & Day Camp Christine Cicero (516) 868-1071 69 Willis Ave. MerrickCommunityNurserySchool.org Merrick Dance Centre Courtney Wrigley (516) 623-0962 160 W. Merrick Road MerrickDanceCentre.com Merrick Family Eye Care Brian Caiola (516) 546-3227 2126 Merrick Mall DrBenzoni.com Merrick Herald Lori Berger (516) 569-4000 2 Endo Blvd.

Garden City 11530 LIHerald.com Merrick Hot Yoga Michael Gonias (516) 379-9643 76 Merrick Ave. MerrickHotYoga.com Merrick Library Diane Bondi (516) 377-6112 2279 Merrick Ave. MerrickLibrary.org Merrick Oral Surgery Steve D'Abundo (516) 546-1444 2116 Merrick Ave. MerrickOralSurgery.com Merrick Pediatric Dentistry Dr. Rania Elbaz (516) 547-1997 1756A Merrick Ave. MerrickPediatricDentistry.com Merrick Surgical Supplies & Home Care Inc. Leo and Andra Levine (516) 378-0119 139 Merrick Ave. MerrickSurgical.com

Living In Merrick

Merrick-Freeport Veterans of Foreign Wars William Seidenstein (718) 755-9826 P.O. Box 52 Mikey G's Embracing Wings Foundation Carmen Geraldi (516) 426-8908 14 Berkshire Road MikeyGsEmbracingWings.com Mio Posto Restaurant (516) 665-3030 16 Merrick Ave. Mirror Mirror Hair Boutique Stephanie Martin (516) 415-7681 2096 Merrick Ave. MirrorMirrorMerrick.com Moms & Tots Judy Rubin (516) 623-4099 145 S. Merrick Road MomsAndTotsLI.com Monarch Life Coaching LLC Tom Marino Coaching Thomas Marino (516) 521-9081 5 Chelsea Drive TomMarino.com Montana Brothers of Merrick Frank Montana (516) 749-6064 2162 Merrick Mall MontanaBrother.com Mortgage Professionals Corp.

Lisa Napolitano (516) 369-5129 48 Lindenmere Drive MortgageProfessionals.com Mount Sinai South Nassau Hospital Dana Sanneman (516) 377-5365 2277 Grand Ave. Baldwin 11550 Continued on next page

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MERRICK Chamber of Commerce All businesses are in Merrick, NY 11566 unless noted Continued from previous page

N.F. Walker Inc. Merrick Funeral Home Danford Baxter (516) 378-0303 2039 Merrick Ave. NFWalkerFH.com Natural Remedies Josh Duren (516) 992-8417 1016 Jerusalem Ave. Nelson Tso (516) 286-4777 2081 Blanche Lane Neurology Mind Care PLLC Mariel Deutsch (516) 636-3873 1955 Merrick Road, Suite 204 NeurologyMindCare.com New York Life Randy Shotland (516) 909-5813 95 Halley Drive Blue Point 11772 North Merrick Public Library Susan Santa (516) 378-7474, Ext.10 1691 Meadowbrook Road NMerrickLibrary.org North Star Auto Body Anthony Capone (516) 781-2200 2374 Merrick Road Bellmore 11566 Carwise.com/auto-body-shops/ northstar-auto-body-ii-bellmoreny-11710/595240 NSX inc Fakhar Najeeb (516) 263-3787 2080 Vine Drive NSXInc.com Nu Med Med Spa & Integrative Wellness Chrissy Scavo RN, BSN (516) 776-8062 31 Merrick Ave. NuMedNY.com On Point Land Services Corp.

Anthony Nozzolillo (516) 600-9750 2163 Merrick Ave. OnPointLand.com Outback Steakhouse Jenny Medina (516) 377-7761 2124 Merrick Mall Outback.com Paddy Power Colin McInerney (516) 223-3900 70 Merrick Ave. PaddyPowerPub.com Palms Direct Brett Sanicola (516) 507-9770 954 West Shelley Road North Bellmore 11710 PalmsDirect.net Petschauer Insurance Mathew Kryder (516) 419-4266 377 Oak St. Garden City 11530 jpins.com

2023 - 2024

Pink Pineapple NY Inc Angela Bennett (516) 608-8182 105 Merrick Ave. PinkPineappleNY.com Polished Dental Care Lauren Greco (516) 344-5353 31 Merrick Ave. PDCLI.com Popick Accounting & Tax Services LLC Justin Popick (516) 608-8372 1980 Broadcast Plaza PopickTax.com Printing Emporium Douglas Mills (516) 223-2220 14 Kees Place PrintingEmporium.com Pure Pilates Kristine Schanstra (516) 867-0008 2285 Babylon Turnpike PurePilatesMerrick.com Queen of Hearts Julie Marchesella (516) 377-1357 29 Merrick Ave. QueenOfHeartsUSA.com Rachel Morgenstern (516) 661-0950 1626 James St. RMFPC.com Racol Technology Solutions Jennifer Hyland (516) 760-8181 2155 Abbot Ave. RacolTech.com Richner Printing Services Michael Karff (516) 569-4000, Ext.288 2 Endo Blvd., Garden City 11530 mkarff@richnerprinting.com LIHerald.com Riko's Pizza Kenneth Gibbons (516) 283-2328 68 Merrick Ave. RikosPizza.com Roma Pizza Nick Maltese (516) 223-7476 53 Merrick Ave. Roman Catholic Church of the Sacred Heart Steven Brigandi (516) 379-1356 720 Merrick Ave. SacredHeartNM.org Rotary Club of Freeport Merrick DeRosette Harrison (516) 378-0562 294 W. Merrick Road Freeport 11520 FreeportMerrickRotary.org R.S. Beanery Margaret Mueller (516) 208-3538 153 Merrick Ave. RSBeanery.com

Living In Merrick

S. Robert Kroll Esq. S. Robert Kroll (516) 378-3051 25 Merrick Ave. S.J. Edwards, Inc. Sharon Davis (516) 208-9988 2163 Merrick Ave. SJEdwards.com Salon Speciale Christina Speciale (516) 682-2464 44 Merrick Ave. Sandra G. Johnson, CPA PC (516) 409-1120 109 Bedford Ave. Bellmore 11710 JohnsonCPATax.com Santasventures John Santaniello (516) 761-8282 2106 Decker Ave. Selective Associates, Inc. Phil Adamo (516) 546-5500 1687 Merrick Ave. SAIInsurance.com Serengeti Design Studios Femy Aziz (516) 623-2828 45 Merrick Ave. SDSPortraits.com Signature Premier Properties Kathy Viard (516) 223-9463 324 Merrick Ave. Signature Premier Properties Lynn Karp (516) 659-2291 324 Merrick Ave. LynnKarp.com Signature Premier Properties Marian Fraker-Gutin (516) 868-6660 12 Bedford Ave. Silver Fin Capital Group LLC Seth Feinman (516) 304-5008 11 Grace Ave. Great Neck 11021 SilverFinCapital.com South Merrick Community Civic Association Joe Baker (516) 978-8310 2642 Colonial Ave. SouthMerrickCivic.org Standard Thread Karen Fletcher (516) 662-0436 39 Merrick Ave. StandardThread.com State Farm Agency John Candon (516) 783-5522 1745 Merrick Ave. AgentCandon.com Stop & Shop (516) 867-9892 2160 Merrick Mall Continued on next page

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MERRICK Chamber of Commerce All businesses are in Merrick, NY 11566 unless noted Continued from previous page

Christine Petronella (516) 208-4979 2155 Merrick Road Stretchzone/merrick.com Summit Physical Therapy Graham Webb (516) 867-0500 209 Merrick Ave. SummitPT.info Sunrise Car Wash Ira Wishe (516) 378-2980 1820 Sunrise Highway Sunrise Chiropractic & Wellness Office Dr. Fred Jones (516) 378-0404 2260 Hewlett Ave. Sunrise-Chiropractic.com Synergy Fitness of Merrick Michael Padovano (516) 867-7767 125 Merrick Ave. SynergyFitClubsLI.com Tastefully Simple Jan Petersen (516) 317-6167 3122 Clubhouse Road TSbyJan.com Teachers Federal Credit Union Lyndsey Brown (631) 698-7000 1638 Merrick Road Temptations for Her Jeff & Randi Grann (516) 623-5772 2165 Merrick Road TemptationsForHer.com The Annex Wellness & Fitness Center Jamie Rockwin (516) 322-1335 2258 Sycamore Place TheAnnexWellFit.com The Barking Biscuit Ira Reiter (516) 221-7923 3524 Northview Ave. Wantagh 11793 TheBarkingBiscuitLLC.com The Best Kept Secret Sheri Bleiwad (516) 581-7825 2769 Lindenmere Drive The Needlepaint Nook Janice Tillis (516) 623-0250 2110 Merrick Mall TheNeedlepaintNook.com The Nesting Pl, LLC Jacqueline Aiello (631) 318-3382 2150 Merrick Mall TheNestingPlLI.com The Pit Stop Restaurant Tony Rubano (516) 223-7799 1706 Sunrise Highway PitStopEats.com

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Courtesy Town Councilman Chris Carini

The Merrick Chamber of Commerce always spreads holiday cheer. In December, chamber representatives were joined by elected officials for a tree lighting ceremony.

Therapeutic Solutions Physical Therapy Jamie L. Rockwin (516) 623-4388 1757 Merrick Ave. TherapeuticSolutionsPT.com TLC Companions Gregory Massimi (516) 719-0909 332 Broadway Bethpage 11714 TLCCompanions.com Toshiba Business Solutions Steve Downey (516) 282-5971 23 Buckingham Road Business.Toshiba.com Total Care Adult Health, NP, PLLC Amy Waldman (516) 548-8432 1401 Jerusalem Ave. TCAdult.com Vaksman & Agron Team with VIProperties Tatyana Agron (646) 902-1091 SvetlanaVaksman.vipropertiesny.com Vishnick McGovern Milizio LLP Thomas Weiss (516) 437-4385 3000 Marcus Ave. Lake Success 11042 VMMLegal.com W&L Tree Service & Landscaping Wilfred Mendez (516) 445-1020 76 Central Parkway Webster Bank Lydia Edu-Daly (516) 405-6898 2090 Merrick Road WebsterBank.com WIN Home Inspections Steven Enella (516) 221-2023 1643 Hendrickson Ave. wini.com/merrick

Living In Merrick

With Love & Light Tiffany Sizse (631) 988-4541 41 Merrick Road WithLoveAndLightLI.com Board of Directors 2023 Executive Board • Ira Reiter - President The Barking Biscuit • Margaret Mueller - Vice President RS Beanery • Sharon Davis - 2nd Vice President S.J. Edwards Inc. • Margaret Biegelman - Secretary Douglas Elliman - Margaret Biegelman • Andrew S. Nachamie - Treasurer Andrew S. Nachamie PC • Femy Aziz Immediate - Past President Serengeti Design Studios • Christine Mooney - Administrative Assistant Merrick Chamber Board Members • Joe Baker South Merrick Community Civic Association • Lori Berger Merrick Herald • Marian Fraker-Gutin Signature Premier Properties Marian Fraker-Gutin • Arlene Gregory Coldwell Banker American Homes • Mathew Kryder Petschauer Insurance • Julie Marchesella Queen of Hearts • Douglas Mills Printing Emporium • Randy Shotland New York Life • Nelson Tso Nelson Tso

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Congratulations to our Mount Sinai South Nassau 2023 Castle Connolly Top Doctors!

Our doctors were peer-nominated and selected based on extensive research, careful review and screening conducted by Castle Connolly’s physician-led research team.

Nationally, only 7% of more than 850,000 practicing doctors in the United States earned Castle Connolly “Top Doctors” designation this year.

Ann Buhl, MD

Rajiv Datta, MD

Alan Garely, MD

Jay Itzkowitz, MD

Sherry Megalla, MD

Carlos MontoyaIraheta, MD

Department Chair, Emergency Services

Matthew Rifkin, MD

Department Chair, Radiology

Department Chair, Surgery Director, Gertrude & Louis Feil Cancer Center Director, Surgical Oncology/ Head & Neck

Cardiology

Department Chair, Obstetrics & Gynecology Director, Urogynecology

Urology

Chief, Pediatric Cardiology

Neil Soskel, DO Family Medicine

mountsinai.org/southnassau

2023 - 2024

Steven Harris, MD

1220289

Director, Gynecologic Oncology

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Check out all our menus & more at www.salpino.com THE ORIGINAL

SALPINO ITALIAN FOOD MARKET & CATERING

NORTH BELLMORE 1540 Newbridge Road • 516-900-1540 Hours: Mon-Fri 8am-7pm • Sat 8am-6pm • Sun 9am-4pm •

Includes all buns, ketchup, mustard, American cheese & paper goods.

COWBOY PACKAGE

Catering Packages

• 1 Cheese & Parsley Sausage Wheel • 1 USDA Prime London Broil (Marinated or Plain) • 12 USDA Prime Sirloin Sliders

PACKAGE 2

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AGE 2

a Stick tick Ribs d Cob ad Salad

Skewers • 12 USDA Sirloin Sliders • 2 Packs of Boar’s Head Skinless Hot Dogs

Includes all buns, ketchup, mustard, American cheese & paper goods.

• Vodka Sauce • Tomato & Basil • Marinara • Garlic & Oil • Bolognese

DINNER SPECIAL

FIRST COURSE Choose One

20.99PP + tax Min. 30 ppl

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99.99 + tax

$

Feeds 10-12 ppl

ade Potato Salad d Fruit Salad g Buns

145.99 + tax

$

Feeds 10-12 ppl

• Chicken Parmigiana • Meatballs • Sausage & Peppers

SALAD Choose One • Garden Salad

• Ceasar Salad

Salpino’s Gourmet Italian Bakery Custom Cakes available for all occasions

Includes Fresh Baked Italian Bread.

• Linguini with Zucchini Noodles in Garlic & Oil • Manicotti (8 pc) • Spaghetti • Jumbo Cheese Ravioli (16 pc)

SECOND COURSE Choose One

$

Selection in the+ taxState Feeds 10-12 ppl

Choice of Sauce:

Available Weekdays – Ready in 90 Minutes

145.99

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Includes hot dog buns, slider buns, ketchup and mustard

Min. 30 ppl

Selection In The State

Entree: • Chicken Marsala • Chicken Francese • Eggplant Parmigiana

99.99

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RODEO PACKAGE

Min. 20 ppl

Pasta: • Baked Ziti • Penne • Rigatoni

• 12 All Natural Chicken Skewers • 2 Packs of Boar’s Head Skinless Hot Dogs • Slider & Hot Dog Buns

• Hamburgers Meal + tax Includes hot dog buns, slider buns,Serves • Hot Dogs Celebrating Over Feeds 10-12 ppl ketchup and mustard • Chicken37 on a Stick & Counting 4 People Years • Steak on a Stick • Baby Back Ribs • 1 Cheese & Parsley • 2 lbs. of Homemade Potato • Potato Salad Salad & Macaroni Salad Sausage Wheel • Corn on the Cob • 10 All Natural Chicken Legs • 3 lbs. Fresh Cut Fruit Salad • Bow Tie Salad • Slider & Hot Dog Buns • 12 USDA Flank Steak • String Bean Salad

NORTH BELLMORE PP $21.99 $29.99PP 20.99 1540 Newbridge Rd. • 516-900-1540 + tax + tax Come See the Largest

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• Grilled Teriyaki Flat Iron Steak with Sauteed Peppers, Onions and Mushrooms - $20 extra

Valid Monday through Friday 3pm-6:30pm.

Please place your order by 3pm.

Buon Appetito!

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Serves Minimun of 4

3–6 Ft Party Heroes Available All heroes come with Potato, Macaroni and Cole Slaw.

We Only use Boar’s Head Meats and Cheeses.

Salpino’sGOURMET Gourmet Italian BakerySPECIAL CATERING Custom Cakes

• Penne or Rigatoni Ala Vodka Choose 3 Large Trays • Stuffed Chicken • Pork Filet Salpino • Baked Ziti • Sausage & Peppers • Stuffed Rigatoni Bolognese • Chicken Marsala available • Sausage & Potatoes • Chicken Francese • Rigatoni Bolognese • Chicken w/ Broccoli & for all• Sausage & Broccoli Rabe • Cavatelli Calabrese occasions • Meatballs Sundried Tomatoes • Orrechiette Broccoli Rabe • Eggplant Parmigiana • Chicken Parmigiana • Tortellini Alfredo Large selection • Eggplant Rollatini Chicken Pizzaiola • Stuffed Shells Homemade•Italian Cookies, • Mussels Marinara Chicken Cacciatore • BakedPastries, Manicotti Breads and•Desserts • Mussels in Garlic & Oil • Chicken Grigio • Penne Primavera

1195

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Per Person

(Min. 30 Piople) (Under 30 People is add’l Fee) Comes with Garden Salad, Dinner Rolls, Papergoods, Serving Utensils, Extra Sauce and Grated Cheese

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PACKAGE 1

• Cheese & Parsley Sausage • Burgers or Chicken Burgers • Filet Mignon Steaks • Baby Back Ribs THE ORIGINAL • Marinated Chicken on a Stick • Marinated Steak on a Stick • Boar’s Head Hot Dogs • Salpino’s Homemade Macaroni or Potato Salad • Farfalle or Caprese Pasta Salad • String Bean Salad or Baked Beans • Fresh Cut Fruit Bowl

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• Sausage & Potatoes • Sausage & Broccoli Rabe • Meatballs • Eggplant Parmigiana • Eggplant Rollatini • Mussels Marinara

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CATE RING AVAI LABL E

• Communions • Graduations

3-6 Ft. Party Heros Available

Living Income Merrick All heros with Potato, Macaroni and Cole Slaw.

We Only use Boar’s Head

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