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A look at what's happening in and around Merrick this week.

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A look at what's happening in and around Merrick this week.

Taking brush strokes of data to create a picture of Bellmore.
Taking brush strokes of data to create a picture of Merrick.
A look at what happened in Merrick this week.
A look at what happened in Bellmore this week.
The event, which was scheduled for tonight, will be held on Friday, Dec. 13.
The community unites for the last day of Hanukah.
The students received all league honors from the Nassau Suffolk Catholic High School Athletic Association (NSCHSAA).
The Board of Education speaks on high-stakes testing and the Race to the Top initiative.
All of the coats collected by students will go to children in need in the community.
With the franchise moving only a few doors down, the building at 206 Bedford Avenue now remains vacant.
Holiday events will be taking place in town on both Saturday and Sunday.
Andrew Roland of Bellmore never thought a scratch off game could change his life.
Andrew Roland of Bellmore never thought a scratch off game could change his life.
Jill Pall of Merrick is on a mission to raise money for an early detection project to stop women from dying from ovarian cancer.
Merrick organization One is Greater Than None needs your help.
Jill Pall of Merrick is on a mission to raise money for an early detection project to stop women from dying from ovarian cancer.