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MERRICK CHAMBER OF COMMERCE

The Merrick Chamber of Commerce Top 10 Reasons to be a part of it...

2. We maintain the Merrick Chamber website which includes a free listing to all paid members and provides people with news, events, and important community information.

6. FREE participation in the Merrick Fall Festival and the Spring Kids Fest with over 20,000 attendees 7. New residents receive Welcome to Merrick Kits which promote and introduce them to our members.

8. We provide scholarships to local students and Holiday Lights for the entire business community

3. Joint advertising promotions on radio, Merrick Herald, Merrick Life, Merrick Patch, and Chamber website.

9. Monthly board meetings to discuss your concerns. Bi-monthly networking meetings to promote business growth.

4. FREE listings in the Merrick Chamber Directory, Merrick Life Web Directory and the Merrick Herald Almanac which is mailed to all 12,800 Merrick Homes.

10. Active member of the Nassau Council of Chambers of Commerce. Cooperate and interface with elected officials to remain involved in community matters.

5. Residential and member to member discount programs.

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1. Enhances your business development by building relationships, sharing resources and a trustworthy referral base.

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A LETTER FROM THE PUBLISHERS

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e are proud to present our annual Merrick Almanac and Newcomer’s Guide, a special supplement to the Merrick Herald.

Those of us who live here know that Merrick is a wonderful place. In this little book, you’ll find many of the organizations and institutions that make it so very special.

The purpose of the Almanac is to expand upon what the Herald does each week: describe and celebrate this unique community and its many services and organizations.

For newcomers, the Almanac provides a comprehensive guide to all the community has to offer. Longtime residents and business leaders will also find it a handy reference guide.

We hope you enjoy this year’s Almanac. We’ve tried to make it the best guide to Merrick ever published. We also hope you enjoy reading the Merrick Herald 52 weeks a year.

And no matter how far from home you find yourself, you can read an online version of the Herald at www.LIHerald.com. At our website, you can access the latest stories and special coverage of breaking news including election results.

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Merrick Almanac 2012 - 2013 A special supplement to the

On the cover: Frank Trimarco pitched in the county championship game for Calhoun on June 5. The Colts scored with three runs in the bottom of the ninth to beat Connetquot, 6-5, for the Long Island Class AA crown.

Photo by Jeff Wilson/Herald

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Merokeans Serena Palmer, Rebecca Markoski, Lauren Pena, Gianella Fiedel, Julia O’Connor and Ashley O’Connor showed off their colorful ice cream sculptures during a recent arts and crafts workshop at the North Merrick Library in August.

Merrick EDITOR Scott Brinton RESEARCH Madeline Fish PUBLISHERS Clifford Richner Stuart Richner VICE PRESIDENT OF OPERATIONS Michael Bologna VICE PRESIDENT OF SALES Rhonda Glickman EXECUTIVE EDITOR John C. O'Connell ACCOUNT EXECUTIVE Mimma Barone CREATIVE DIRECTOR Jeffrey Negrin PRODUCTION MANAGER Karen Mengel EDITORIAL DESIGNERS Kristen Edelman Alyson Goodman PHOTO EDITOR Christina Daly

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TABLE OF CONTENTS Welcome ....................................................................................4 Chamber of Commerce Greeting.............................................6 Emergency Numbers ................................................................8 History .....................................................................................10 How to Reach the Herald ......................................................13 Health Services ........................................................................14 Schools .....................................................................................16 Census......................................................................................20 Clubs and Organizations ........................................................21 Libraries ...................................................................................22 Places of Worship....................................................................23 Elected Officials.......................................................................24 Senior Citizens Services ...........................................................26 Parks and Recreation ..............................................................27 Shane Molinari/Herald

Olivia Meyer was among 21 Bellmore-Merrick Central High School District students of the arts who were honored at the 33rd annual Bellmore-Merrick Cultural Arts Council Luncheon in May. She attended the event with her father, Charles.

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A LETTER FROM THE CHAMBER

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ur Chamber is a volunteer organization that requires the dedication of many individuals. The numerous events that our Chamber sponsors during the year are not only beneficial to our business community, but enhance our town as well.

For example, the Merrick Chamber of Commerce provides the lighted snowflakes during the holiday season around town and our lighted gazebo at the train station. The beautification of our shopping areas continues to be an important part of what we do. This year we will again have music throughout the downtown shopping areas, available all year round.

If you are a resident, please take advantage of the many events we sponsor throughout the year. Beginning this year, we are offering Merrick residents an opportunity to become a Resident Member of the Chamber for only $25. This membership will entitle you to discounts from the businesses of Merrick. It’s a great way to show your pride in Merrick and support of your local merchants.

Our Halloween parade, which is taking place during our Fall Festival this year, is always a great success and provides a safer way for kids to “Trick or Treat” through our downtown shopping area. Participating merchants are thrilled to share their candy with the kids, while complimentary photos are taken and prizes for costumes are awarded. Let’s not forget about our Tree and Menorah Lightings. All are welcome to celebrate the season with us as we turn on the lights to our tree,

BOARD OF DIRECTORS President: Randy Shotland New York Life Vice Presidents: Ira Reiter, Merrick Dodge Susan Helsinger, Prudential Douglas Elliman Treasurer: Maria DeJesus, Capital One Bank Secretary: Ellen Firer, Merrick Library Presidential Advisor: Hon. David McDonough, PP

EXECUTIVE BOARD Margaret Biegelman , Prudential Douglas Elliman Richard J. Dasch, Richard J. Dasch, CPA Mimma Barone, Merrick Herald

our Nativity scene and our Menorah. Girl Scouts serenade us while we drink hot chocolate or coffee and snack on baked goods from our local merchants. What a great way to start the holiday season!

Our Annual Fall Festival is the perfect event for all ages!

Randy Shotland Whether it’s rides, food or shopping, we have it covered. The petting zoo and pony rides are always a hit for the younger kids while the older ones enjoy shopping and eating. Thousands will come out for this event. Don’t miss it! Take the time to check out the local merchant that you have been curious about. We are very proud of our Scholarship Program, which provides scholarships to each of the three high schools in our town. Our Kids Festival, which takes place every spring, funds this program.

It is the hard work of our board and many volunteers that make these events possible. If you would like to volunteer or join us, please contact us. We would love to have you.

If you are a business owner, I urge you to become involved in our Chamber and take advantage of all we have to offer.

The relationships forged here have proven repeatedly to be a valuable tool for small business owners and professionals alike.

Please check the calendar for dates and times of our general and networking meetings by visiting our website at www.merrickchamber.org. These events are an excellent opportunity to meet other members, sharpen your skills and form relationships that can open doors. We have superb speakers lined up; speakers who are geared toward helping your business grow and prosper.

Thank you for your support and remember to shop local!

RANDY SHOTLAND President Marian Fraker-Gutin, PP, Mary Elmore Realty Arlene Gregory, Century 21 American Homes Fran Guercio, Merrick Chorale Kevin Hoffman, Gateway Inn Carmela Lage, Sunshine Chairperson Julie Marchesella, PP, Queen of Hearts Douglas G. Mills, PP, Printing Emporium Andrew Nachamie, Esq, Attorney Cathy O’Malley, First National Bank of L.I. Elaine Spiro, L&M Publications

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HISTORY

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The tribe, which was also known as Merric, Meroke and Merikoke, provided the name for the community.

Merrick is remembered in those days as a picturesque wilderness of woods, plains, lakes, ponds and a river that ran along its western border. It is described as a rustic paradise.

Also arriving in 1643 were John Carman and the Rev. Robert Fordham, both of whom bought 64,000 acres for $100 and other “trifling considerations.” England brought Merrick the George Hewlett family in 1649. Many of the Hewletts settled in the community, buying property from Jonathan Smith.

John Smith Jr. built the first home in the area in 1687 near what is now Merrick Road and Central Boulevard. Six generations of Smiths lived there.

Merrick remained a rural community for roughly two centuries. Merrick Path, which ran north to Hempstead and east to Babylon, was Merrick’s first road. In time, its name changed to Babylon Turnpike.

Carrying mail and passengers between Jamaica and Babylon was a stage coach, which came through daily. Samuel Smith built a store on Babylon Turnpike near Meadowbrook Road, which served as the coach stop, general store and post office. The community flagpole was erected there during the Civil War. When the flag was raised, the villagers came from all

over to hear battlefront news. Today, the flag is in the collection of the Historical Society of the Merricks.

In 1866, the South Shore Railroad was built through Merrick to Babylon. Charles Fox, a Merrick resident whose home once stood at Merrick Avenue and Merrick Road, was the railroad’s president.

At the turn of the century, summer residents began to appear upon completion of the railroad. The Long Island Camp Meeting Association was the biggest summer group.

Two young men, Edwin Cray Cammann and Richard Peabody Kent, opened the Merrick Library in 1891. A few years later, an association was formed and incorporated on April 27, 1897, to raise funds to support the library; a building was then erected. At the time, the area’s population was about 500.

World War I accelerated growth in Merrick. Then, the 1920s hit. Houses went up on all sides, and prices were high.

Merrick’s population quickly approached 5,000.

The Merrick Woods development was considered a huge success. The Gables neighborhood, which served as home to many famous actors and actresses, was even more popular.

Gables homes accented a “Spanish castle” motif.

The railroad was electrified in 1925. At the same time, motor vehicles grew more common, particularly after the Sunrise Highway was built out to Amityville circa 1927.

After World War II, the community’s population grew exponentially. Numerous schools, firehouses and houses of worship were added.

Today, Merrick stands as one of the South Shore’s mostsought-after communities, with top-notch schools and everincreasing home values.

Merrick’s downtown commerce zone on Merrick Avenue recently underwent a major revitalization. Many businesses refurbished their facades. Sidewalks were redone. Even the train station received a complete makeover.

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Coleman Country Day campers were ecstatic when New York Giants punter Steve Weatherford, No. 5, visited the Merrick camp in July and spent the day talking with campers, signing autographs and passing around his Super Bowl ring.

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HEALTH SERVICES Hospitals Franklin Hospital 900 Franklin Ave. Valley Stream 11580 256-6000 L.I. Jewish Medical Center 270-27 76th Ave. New Hyde Park 11040 (718) 470-7000 Long Beach Medical Center 455 E. Bay Drive Long Beach 11561 897-1000 Mercy Medical Center 1000 N. Village Ave. Rockville Centre 11570 705-2525 Nassau University Medical Center 2201 Hempstead Turnpike East Meadow 11554 572-0123 St. Josephs Hospital 4295 Hempstead Turnpike Bethpage 11714 579-6000 North Shore-LIJ Plainview Hospital 888 Old Country Road Plainview 11803 719-3000 North Shore University Hospital 300 Community Drive Manhasset 11030 562-0100 Peninsula Center for Extended Care & Rehabilitation 51-15 Beach Channel Drive, Far Rockaway 11691 (718) 734-2000 Cohen Children's Hospital 269-01 76th Ave. New Hyde Park 11040 470.3000 St. Francis Hospital 100 Port Washington Blvd.

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American Diabetes Association 534 Broadhollow Road, Suite LL10 Melville 11747 (631) 348-0422 www.diabetes.org American Heart and Stroke Association 125 E. Bethpage Road, Suite 100 Plainview 11803 777-8447 American Lung Association 700 Veterans Memoria Highway Hauppauge 11788 (631) 265-3848 www.alany.org Arthritis Foundation 501 Walt Whitman Road, Suite 2 Melville 11747 (631) 427-8272 www.arthritis.org Birthright International (Anti-abortion counseling) 1859 Wantagh Ave. Wantagh 11793 785-4070 Hotline: 1-800-550-4900 Breast Cancer Hotline (800) 877-8077

Lupus Alliance of America 2255 Centre Ave., Suite 101 Bellmore 11710 783-3370 www.lupusliqueens.org Multiple Sclerosis Society 40 Marcus Drive, Suite 100 Melville 11747 (631) 864-8337 www.nmssli.org Nassau County Coalition Against Domestic Violence 542-0404 www.cadvnc.org National Cancer Institute Cancer Information Service 1114 First Ave., New York 10021 (800) 422-6237 www.cancer.gov Planned Parenthood 540 Fulton Ave. Hempstead 11550 750-2500 www.plannedparenthood.org

1 in 9: Hewlett House 86 East Rockaway Road Hewlett 11557 374-3190 (Programs for breast cancer patients and survivors)

The Rehabilitation Institute Career Training Center 123 Frost St. Suite B Westbury 11590 222-2092 www.triworks.org

Cystic Fibrosis Foundation 425 Boradhollow Road Melville 11747 827-1290 www.cff.org

Visiting Nurse Association of L.I. 100 Garden City Plaza, Suite 100 Garden City 11530 739-1270 www.vnali.org

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SCHOOLS Public Schools Merrick District Administration Office 21 Babylon Road 992-7200 Dr. Dominick Palma, Superintendent www.merrick.k12.ny.us Birch Elementary School (K-6) 2400 Central Parkway 992-7250 Kerri Schlissel, principal Roland Chatterton Elementary School (K-6) 108 North Merrick Ave. 992-7270 Cindy Davidowitz, principal Norman J. Levy Lakeside School (K-6) 21 Babylon Rd. at Merrick Rd. 992-7230 Elizabeth Trencheny, principal North Merrick District Administration Office 1057 Merrick Ave. 292-3694 David Feller, superintendent www.nmerrickschools.org Camp Avenue Elementary School (K-6) 1712 Merrick Ave. 379-3732 Ronald Reinken, principal

Harold D. Fayette Elementary School (K-6) 1057 Merrick Ave. 489-3090 Howard Merims, principal

Wellington C. Mepham High School (9-12) 2401 Camp Ave., Bellmore 11710 992-1500 Michael Harrington, principal

Old Mill Road Elementary School (K-6) 1775 Old Mill Road 379-0945 Laura Leudesdorff, principal

Grand Avenue Middle School (7-8) 2301 Grand Ave., Bellmore 11710 992-1100 Carlo Conte, principal

Bellmore-Merrick Central High School District Administration Office 992-1000 Brookside School 1260 Meadowbrook Road Dr. Henry Kiernan, superintendent www.bmchsd.k12.ny.us Sanford H. Calhoun High School (9-12) 1786 State St. 992-1300 David Seinfeld, principal John F. Kennedy High School (9-12) 3000 Bellmore Ave., Bellmore 11710 992-1400 Lorraine Poppe, principal

Merrick Avenue Middle School (7-8) 1870 Merrick Ave. 992-1200 Dr. Meador Pratt, principal Adult Education 1260 Meadowbrook Road Brookside School 992-1062 Contact: Susan Hickey Parochial Schools St. Elizabeth Ann Seton Regional School (N-8) 2341 Washington Ave., Bellmore 11710 785-5709 Leeann Graziose, principal Private Schools Merokee Day School 10 Wynsum Ave. 378-6333 Vivian Kanter, director

Progressive School of Long Island (K-8) 1425 Merrick Ave. 868-6835 Eric Jacobson, director www.psoli.com South Shore Country Day School and Camp 1149 Newbridge Road, North Bellmore 11710 785-3311 Chris Vicedomini, director Barry & Florence Friedberg JCC Early Childhood Program 225 Fox Blvd.

379-9386 Ellen Hoffman, director www.friedbergjcc.org/ earlychildhood Educational Programs Bellmore-Merrick Child-Care Program Brookside School 1260 Meadowbrook Road 868-6027 June Smith, director The Bellmore/Merrick Cultural Arts Foundation Brookside School 1260 Meadowbrook Road 992-1015 Rona Weiss, chairwoman

Long Island Infant Developmental Program 2174 Hewlett Ave., Suite 105 546-2333 Lenore K. Stamm, director www.liidp.org Long Island Crisis Center (24 hours, seven days a week) 2740 Martin Ave., Bellmore 11710 Hotline - 679-1111 Business - 826-0244 Linda Leonard, executive director www.licrisiscenter.org Nassau BOCES 71 Clinton Road, Garden City, N.Y. 11530 396-2500 Dr. Robert J. Hanna, deputy superintendent www.nassauboces.org Tempo Group Inc. 546-9008 Drug and alcohol treatment Brookside School 1260 Meadowbrook Road, North Merrick 11566 Barry Wilansky, director

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Tom Merkle, center, formerly with the Florida Marlins organization, headed a baseball clinic during the Merrick School Districtâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s annual Summer Recreation Program in July. He is pictured with campers and counselors involved in the clinic.

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CLUBS AND ORGANIZATIONS North Bellmore American Legion Post No. 1749 785-5130 P.O. Box 559, North Bellmore 11710 Fran Colon Jr., Commander

All addresses are in Merrick, NY 11566 unless otherwise noted Bellmore-Merrick Emergency Medical Services 785-7700 P.O. Box 8, Bellmore 11710 Christopher Benes, Chief Brad Reiter, Director

Veterans of Foreign Wars Merrick-Freeport Post No. 1310 623-4370 1 Harvard Ave. 2nd Tues. of every month at Freeport Elks Lodge, 390 Atlantic Ave. Freeport Paul R. Zydor, commander

Community Parent Center 771-9346 Brookside School, Room 31 Fax: 771-9356 1260 Meadowbrook Road, Wendy Tepfer, director Community Wellness Council of Bellmores/Merricks 992-1073 cwellnesscouncil@gmail.com Brookside School, room 31 1260 Meadowbrook Road Fran Licausi, executive director

Scott Brinton/Herald Barry and Florence Friedberg JCC 379-9386 225 Fox Blvd.

Ellen Hoffman, vice president Web site: www.friedbergjcc.org Historical Society of the Merricks 868-9833 merrickhistory@gmail.com www.merrickhistory.org Lawrence Garfinkel, president Knights of Columbus - The Rev. Jeremiah J. Reilly Council No. 6561 785-6855 John Didden, Grand Knight Mepham Alumni Association 785-8230 c/o Mepham High School Camp Avenue, Bellmore 11710 Carol Kilgallin, president Kevin Gallagher, vice president www.mepham.org Merrick Brotherhood Council 378-0263 13 Narwood Court Anne Burke, president Merrick-Bellmore Community Concert Association P.O. Box 174 Mark Manas, president Barbara Turchin, membership 868-5366 Merrick Chamber of Commerce 771-1171 P.O Box 53 Randy Shotland, president Merrick Chorale 378-2285 1872 Old Mill Rd. Frances Guercio, president Richard Gilley, music director

The Sacred Heart Catholic Youth Organization track program is thriving. Above at the annual Sacred Heart Invitation track meet, held at Calhoun High School, were girlsâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; coach Susan Carroll and her son John.

South Shore Audubon Society 546-6303 P.O. Box 31 Freeport 11520 Jim Brown, president Merrick Kiwanis Club 223-2220 P.O. Box 108 Kim Scharoff, secretary www.merrickkiwanis.com Merrick-Bellmore-Oceanside Auxiliary of United Cerebral Palsy 378-2000 www.ucpn.org Merrick-Bellmore Pnina Chapter 826-7803 Estelle Dorushkin Dayan Lilah Group of Hadassah 783-7868 Debbi Salomon Merrick Symphony 623-6118 P.O. Box 125 Rita Gilley, Director, Richard S. Gilley, Manager National Federation of the Blind, Long Island Chapter 868-8718 2704 Beach Drive David Stayer, President davidandloristayer@verizon.net

Civic Central Merrick Homeowners Assocation 458-2050 P.O. Box 44 Michelle Walsh, president Merrick Estates Civic Association 867-9605 2935 Shore Dr. Merrick Gables Homeowners Association 642-6001 P.O. Box 677 Derek Donnelly, president Merrick Park Homeowners Association 379-3232 Barry Fox, president P.O. Box 178 North Merrick Community Association 972-6988 P.O. Box 500 Claudia Borecky, president Old Lindenmere Civic Association 546-5632 Joe Kralovich, president South Merrick Civic Association 978-8310 P.O. Box 381 Joe Baker, president southmerrickcivic.org

Fraternal Organizations Knights of Columbus Council No. 3689 785-9407 2333 Bellmore Ave., Bellmore 11710 John O'Leary, Grand Knight Meets Tuesday and Wednesday evenings.

Open House Mondays 7:30-10 p.m.

Sons of Italy in America Giovanni Caboto Lodge No. 2372 800-322-3742 Vamps Hall at the Firehouse, North Bellmore 11710 Robert Ferrari, president Veterans Jewish War Veterans Ensign Laurence Solowey Post No. 652 2080 Kenneth Road Meets at Congregation Ohav Sholom, 145 S.Merrick Ave. David Zwerin, commander 868-1393 American Legion Post No. 1282 521-6989 160 West Merrick Road, Edward R. Sholander, commander amlegionpost1282@gmail. com

Youth Bellmore-Merrick Youth Association (The Braves) 361-0604 2365 2nd St., East Meadow 11554 Gary Ouelette, president www.bellmorebraves.org Catholic Youth Organization CurĂŠ of Ars CYO 223-4075 2323 Merrick Ave. Don Murphy, contact Sacred Heart CYO 379-1356 730 Merrick Ave. Raymond Murphy, boys contact Marianne Collins, girls contact Boy Scouts of Nassau County Theodore Roosevelt Council 797-7600 544 Broadway, Massapequa Jim Seegert, Pequott executive Web site: trcbsa.org Girl Scouts, Nassau County 741-2550 110 Ring Road West, Garden City 11530 Vicky Strauber, field director N. Bellmore-N. Merrick Little League 785-8173 P.O. Box 624, N. Bellmore 11710 Jerry Marino, president Merrick-North Merrick Little League 223-3939 P.O. Box 435, Butch Yamali, commissioner www.MerrickLittleLeague.com Police Activities League - PAL Merrick-North Merrick 867-6279 2276 City Pl.

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LIBRARIES MERRICK LIBRARY 2279 Merrick Ave., Merrick 377-6112 Ellen Firer, director www.merricklibrary.org Hours: Monday-Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday Sunday Summer Hours: (June 27-Labor Day weekend) Monday-Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday Sunday Sunday (July-August)Closed

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NORTH MERRICK PUBLIC LIBRARY 1691 Meadowbrook Road, North Merrick 11566 378-7474 Tom Witt, director www.nassaulibrary.org/nmerrick Hours: Monday-Thursday 10 a.m. - 9 p.m.

Friday 10 a.m. - 6 p.m.

Saturday 10 a.m. - 5.p.m.

Sunday 1 p.m. - 5 p.m.

Closed Easter Sunday, Mother's Day and Father's Day

Summer Hours (June 22 - Labor Day Weekend) Monday-Thursday 10 a.m. - 9 p.m.

Friday 10 a.m. - 6 p.m.

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BELLMORE MEMORIAL LIBRARY 2288 Bedford Ave., Bellmore 11710 785-2990 Maureen Garvey, director www.nassaulibrary.org/bellmore Hours: Monday-Thursday Friday Saturday (July, Aug.) Saturday (Sept.-June) Sunday

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NORTH BELLMORE PUBLIC LIBRARY 1551 Newbridge Road, North Bellmore 785-6260 Thomas Bazzicalupo, director www.northbellmorelibrary.org Hours: Monday-Thursday Friday Saturday Sunday Saturday (July, August)

9 a.m. - 9 p.m.

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Kids had a blast at a scavenger hunt at the Merrick Public Library in July.

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PLACES OF WORSHIP Community Presbyterian Church 378-7761 2101 William Place The Rev. Nancy Jennings, interim pastor Congregation Ohav Sholom 378-1988 Affiliated with the Orthodox Union 145 South Merrick Ave. Rabbi Ira Ebbin CurĂŠ of Ars Roman Catholic Church 623-1400 2323 Merrick Ave. www.cureofarschurch.net The Rev. Charles Mangano, pastor Religious Education: 623-1400 Lee Hlavacek, director Grace Reform Baptist Church 379-2408 36 Smith St. Pastors: Marc Grimaldi, Doug Totter Nursery School: 379-2223 Richard Jensen, director

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Temple Beth Am of Merrick-Bellmore installed its new Board of Directors during Shabbat services in June. Above were, from left, Vice President Allan Gershberg, Vice President Stephen Feig, President Pamela Brandenberg, Vice President Jeffrey Newman and Vice President David Plass.

Mar Thoma Church 377-3311 2320 Merrick Ave. The Rev. KE Geevarghese

Sacred Heart Roman Catholic Church 379-1356 720 Merrick Ave. The Rev. Thomas Gallagher, pastor Parochial School (preK-8): 378-5797 730 Merrick Ave. Kerry Kahn, principal

St. Johnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Lutheran Church 379-3858 1 Van Roo Ave. The Rev. Perry J. Kirschbaum

Merrick Jewish Centre 379-8650 Congregation Ohr Torah (Conservative) 225 Fox Blvd.

Rabbi Charles Klein

St. Demetrios Greek Orthodox Church 379-1368 2421 Hewlett Ave. The Rev. Nikiforos Fakinos, pastor Cynthia Golding, Sunday school director

Temple Israel of South Merrick (Conservative) 378-1963 2655 Clubhouse Road Rabbi Scott Hoffman

Temple Beth Am (Reform) 378-3477 2377 Merrick Ave. Rabbi Ronald Brown

Merrick United Methodist Church 378-9222 1425 Merrick Ave. The Rev. Ann Morgan Young Israel of Merrick (Orthodox) 378-2573 107 South Hewlett Ave. Rabbi Marc Volk www.yimerrick.org

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ELECTED OFFICIALS 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

Nassau County Executive Edward P. Mangano (R) 1550 Franklin Avenue Mineola, NY 11501 (516) 571-3131

State Attorney General Eric T. Schneiderman (D) The Capitol Albany, NY 12224-0341 (518) 474-7330

United States Senator Kirsten E. Gillibrand (D) 780 3rd Ave., Suite 2601 New York, N.Y. 10017 (212) 688-6262 United States Senate 478 Russell Building Washington, D.C. 20510 (202) 224-4451

Nassau County District Attorney Kathleen Rice (D) 262 Old Country Road Mineola, NY 11501 (516) 571-3800

State Comptroller

United States Representative - Third District Peter King (R) 1003 Park Blvd., Massapequa Park, NY 11762 (516) 541-4225 339 Cannon House Office Building, Washington, D.C. 20515 (202) 225-7896

Nassau County Comptroller George Maragos (R) 240 Old Country Road Mineola, NY 11501 (516) 571-2386

State Senator - 8th District Charles J. Fuschillo Jr. (R) 5550 Merrick Road, Suite 105 Massapequa, NY 11758 (516) 882-0630 New York State Senate, Room 605 Albany, NY 12247 (518) 455-2200

United States Representative - Fourth District Carolyn McCarthy (D) 200 Garden City Plaza, Suite 320 Garden City, NY 11530 (516) 739-3008 106 Cannon House Office Building Washington, D.C. 20515 (202) 225-5516

Nassau County Clerk Maureen Oâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;Connell (R) 240 Old Country Road Mineola, NY 11501 (516) 571-2664

State Assemblyman - 17th District Tom McKevitt (R) 1225 Franklin Ave. Suite 465 Garden City, NY 11530 (516) 739-5119 Legislative Office Building 546, Albany, NY 12248 (518) 455-5341

Town of Hempstead Supervisor Kate Murray (R) One Washington Street Hempstead, NY 11550 (516) 489-6000

State Assemblywoman - 18th District

Town of Hempstead Councilman - 5th District

Governor Andrew M. Cuomo (D) NYS State Capitol Building Albany, NY 12224 (518) 474-8390

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

Earlene Hooper (D) 80 N. Franklin Ave., Suite 304, Hempstead NY 11550 (516) 489-6610 731 Legislative Office Building, Albany, NY 12248 (518) 455-3028

State Assemblyman - 19th District David G. McDonough (R) 404 Bedford Ave., Bellmore, NY 11756 (516) 409-2070 Legislative Office Building 533, Albany, NY 12248 (518) 455-4633

Angie Cullin (R) One Washington Street Hempstead, NY 11550 (516) 812-385

Town of Hempstead Councilman - 6th District Gary Hudes (R) One Washington Street Hempstead, NY 11550 (516) 812-3180

Nassau County Legislator - District 13 Norma Gonsalves (R) 1550 Franklin Ave. Mineola, NY 11501 (516) 571-6213

Nassau County Legislator - District 19 Dave Denenberg (D) 1550 Franklin Ave. Mineola, NY 11501 (516) 571-6219

Town of Hempstead Town Clerk Mark Bonilla (R) One Washington Street Hempstead, NY 11550 (516) 489-5000

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SENIOR CITIZEN SERVICES AARP Bellmore-Merrick Chapter No. 4258 Mepham High School, Bellmore 11710 972-2870 Bruce Serkes, president Senior Adult Programs Barry and Florence Friedberg JCC 15 Neil Ct., Oceanside 11572 766-4341 www.friedbergjcc.org Jewel Quinn Senior Center at North Merrick Brookside School 1260 Meadowbrook Road 571-8675 Jeanne Ruvolo, director

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Bellmore Senior Center 2000 Bellmore Ave., Bellmore 11710 221-9696 April Kodila, coordinator

Merrick Senior Center 2550 Clubhouse Road 868-4777 Ed Zeiser, president

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NASSAU COUNTY Nassau County is governed by an elected Legislature. The Legislature is comprised of legislators from 19 districts. It includes an independent budget director who advises the Legislature on spending and revenue matters. The Legislature also enables residents to submit petitions for proposed new laws that legislators are obligated to consider. The 19 county legislators serve two-year terms.

The county executive — currently Republican Edward Mangano — serves a four-year term and is the chief administrator. Nassau also has an elected comptroller, currently George Maragos, a district attorney, Kathleen Rice, and a county clerk, Maureen O'Connell.

Nassau County Theodore Roosevelt Executive and Legislative Building 1550 Franklin Avenue, Mineola, NY 11501 571-6000 www.nassaucountyny.gov Numbers to know Assessor’s Office Assessment Review Board of Elections Bus Information Civil Service Community College Consumer Affairs Coordinating Agency for Spanish Americans (CASA) County Attorney County Clerk County Comptroller County Executive County Legislature Department of Drug and Alcohol Addiction District Attorney Economic Development Film Commission Fire Commission Health Department Housing & Intergov. Affairs Human Resources Human Rights Commission Investigations Leg. Budget Review Office Management and Budget Office Medical Center Medical Examiner Mental Health Minority Affairs Parks, Recreation, Museums Planning Commission Physically Challenged Probation Department Public Works Purchasing Office Recreation Section 8 and Homeless Senior Citizen Affairs Sheriff’s Department Social Services Department Traffic and Parking Violations Traffic Safety Board Treasurer’s Office Veterans Services Volunteer Services Youth Board Nassau County Website: www.nassaucountyny.gov

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TOWN OF HEMPSTEAD The Town of Hempstead, founded in 1644, is the largest township in the United States, encompassing 142 square miles with a population of approximately 760,000 people. Within the Town there are 34 unincorporated areas and 22 incorporated villages, more than 65 parks and marinas, and 2,500 miles of roads.

Under the current system, the Town of Hempstead is overseen by a town supervisor — currently Republican Kate Murray — and a six-member Town Council. The six members of the council are elected from one of six councilmatic districts. The supervisor has a two-year term, and the council members have a four-year term of office.

The supervisor serves as the chief executive officer of town government. She presides over all town board meetings, directing the legislative and administrative functions of that body. The supervisor also oversees the day-to-day operations of a municipal government of 24 major departments, employing just more than 2,100 people. As the chief financial officer of the township, the supervisor is responsible for the creation and the implementation of a town budget.

Council members are responsible for adopting the annual budget, amending the town code and the building zone ordinances, adopting all traffic regulations and hearing applications for changes of zone and special exceptions to zoning codes.

Town of Hempstead Hempstead Town Hall 1 Washington St., Hempstead, NY 11550 489-5000 www.townofhempstead.org Numbers to know Receiver of Taxes, Donald X. Clavin, Jr. Town Attorney, Joseph Ra Animal Shelter 3320 Beltagh Avenue, Wantagh 11793 Civil Service Commission Comptroller Conservation and Waterways Greenfield Cemetery Highway Department Housing Authority Occupational Resources Parks and Recreation Planning and Economic Development Public Safety Sanitation Special pick-up Program Info and Sanitation Inspectors Senior Enrichment Traffic Control Division Water department 24-hour emergency line Zoning Board of Appeals

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CHAMBER OF COMMERCE MEMBERS OF THE MERRICK CHAMBER OF COMMERCE All addresses are in Merrick unless otherwise noted Edward A. Bernstein, Esq. 1745 Merrick Ave. Suite 3 516-868-6688 Richard J. Dasch, CPA, PC 2628 Kenny Ave 546-4638

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Andrew S. Nachamie, PC Andrew S. Nachamie 7 Smith Street 516-678-7110 www.nachamie.com

Steven Kaplan, CPA, PC 25 Merrick Avenue- Suite 2 516-868-6300 www.smkcpa.com

Anthony’s Ices Anthony Biscardi 2049 Gatch Avenue 516-281-4660 www.anthonysices.com

Carmela Lage 117 Spring Drive East Meadow, NY 11554 516-379-5634 Dr. Lori Landrio 2126 Merrick Mall 516-546-4800 www.drlandrio.com Dr. Gary Shore 31 Merrick Avenue-Suite 230 516-377-2820 Lloyd Gutin 74A Grand Avenue Massapequa, NY 11758 516-798-1588 1800gotjunk.com A-1 Baldwin Transmission & Engine Co. Peggy Koenig 153 Sunrise Highway 516-546-9890 Ace’s Wine & Spirits 1811 Merrick Avenue 516 379 3090 www.aceswines.com Advanced Irrigation Michael Palletta 14A Oakwood Avenue Affordable Lawn Sprinklers Elizabeth and Gerard Marzigliano 1951 Nantucket Road 516-771-8824 gjm54@aol.com All Dazzle Boutique Carol D’Amato 48 Merrick Avenue 516-442-5900 www.alldazzle.com All Island Transportation Marianne Blessinger PO Box 50 Franklin Square NY 11010 326-9090 allislandtransportation.com

Argentaurum Niki Ghalandar 1826 Merrick Road 516-377-1826 Arthur Murray Dance Center Safwat Gerges 1619 Merrick Road 516-223-9820 www.arthurmurraymerrick.com

Burger 9 Point 5 David Schmidt 139 B Merrick Ave 516-543-4141 www.burger9point5.net C & L Tax and Accounting Services, LLP Suzanne LoBiondo 2116 Merrick Ave., Ste 4002 516-791-1303 www.clcpasllp.com CMC Design Architect, PC Gary Lenhart One Broadcast Plaza, Ste. 222 516-378-9000 Cactus Salon & Spa Karen Vito 365 Merrick Avenue 516-771-4393 www.cactussalon.com Capital One Bank 35 Merrick Avenue 516-623-3900 capitalonebank.com

Cipriano Nursery & Florist John/Maria Cipriano, Jr. 1660 Front Street East Meadow, NY 11554 516-542-0499 www.ciprianonursery.com CMIT Solutions of South Nassau Armando D’Accordo 34 Merrick Avenue 516-208-4161 cmitsolutions.com/southnassau

Donna Carbone’s Dance Arts Donna Carbone 57 Merrick Avenue 516-377-7733 www.danceartsmerrick.com

Companions Animal Hospital Irene Jiminez 1798 Merrick Road 516-431-1133 companionsahny.com

Elisa’s Restaurant Paolo Telese 1485 Midian Street 516-679-4805 www.elisasrestaurant.com

Coral House Butch Yamali 70 Milburn Avenue Baldwin, NY 11510 516-223-6500

Elite Family Dental Care John G. Stanescu 1835 Cynthia Lane 516-608-0001 www.elitefamilydentalcare.com

Core Ryder Melissa Buonomo 2094 Merrick Avenue 516-442-1890 www.coreryder.com

Energy Consulting & Sales Robert Fischetti 324 Merrick Avenue 631-813-9642 www.jjtenergy.com

Crossfit Strong Island Janet McLoughlin 26 Benson Lane 516-868-7767 www.crossfitstrongisland.com

European Wax Center Natanyah Menna 2095 Merrick Road 516-868-1000 954-868-1144 Fastrackids/JEI BellmoreMerrick Center Yi Su 2583 Merrick Road Bellmore, NY 11710 516-224-3177 www.fastrackids.com www.jeilearing.com

Astoria Federal Savings AnnaMaria Natale 2090 Merrick Road 516-379-3444 www.astoriafederal.com

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Cathy’s Touch Inc. Cathy Boddy 67 Merrick Avenue 516-377-1127 www.cathystouch.com

CSM Engineering Carolyn Shah Moeringer 626 RXR Plaza Uniondale, NY 11550 516-378-4887 www.csmengineering.com

Bags N Things Shari Greenberg 2746 Judith Drive Bellmore, NY 11710 516-509-5068

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Chase David Donovan 1696 Merrick Road 516-378-2079 www.chase.com

Debbie’s Boutique Debbie Valentino 44 Merrick Avenue 516-867-9063

Beautiful People Salon Judy Abreu 145 Merrick Avenue 516-341-0276 Brookside Auto Body Richard Mangels 2108 Sunrise Highway 516-378-9162 www.brooksidecollision.com

Children’s Nest Chiara Ottomano 2350 Merrick Avenue 516-867-7404

Diversified Alternative Energy, Inc. Corey Carr 2116 Merrick Avenue 516-377-8100 www.solarsystemspecialists. com

Diet Center Rhonda Ockun 1825 Merrick Road 516-442-7546 www.dietcenter.com

BT Financial Services Barbara Traugot 2028A Byron Road 516-771-0767 btfinancial.com

Christine’s Chocolates Christine Mack 14 Chapin Avenue 516-632-8030

Digital 17, LLC Melissa and Clayton Trott 2690 Rosebud Avenue 516-777-0717 www.digital17.com

Bullseye Collectibles of Merrick, Inc. Paul Curtis 1824 Merrick Road 516-379-8300

Chwatsky Woman Too Mort Chwatsky 26 Merrick Avenue 516-378-8200 www.chwatskywoman.com

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Feldis Florists Tim Feldis 2170 Sunrise Highway 516-771-1070 www.feldis.com First National Bank of Long Island Cathy O’Malley 1810 Merrick Avenue 516-771-6000 fnbli.com FJF Remodelers, Inc Frank Firriolo 2605 Kenny Avenue 516-379-4043 fjfremodelersinc.com Flowers by Voegler Theresa Soto 1171 Merrick Avenue 516-481-1277 flowersbyvoegler.com Continued on next page

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Forcelli, Curto, Deegan, Schwartz, Mineo, Cohn & Ferrana Michael Wickersham 333 Earle Ovington Blvd., Ste. 1010 Uniondale, NY 11553 516-248-1700 www.forchelllilaw.com Lynn Karp/Marty Sorrentino Realtors Lynn Karp 64 Shinnecock Avenue Massapequa NY 11758 516-659-2291 www.lynnkarp.com Forest Hills Financial Group Mitchell Barber 200 Broadhollow Rd., Ste. 405 Melville, NY 11747 631-870-6820 www.fhfg.com Freeport Collision Bruce Schanstra 415 Babylon Tpke.

Freeport, NY 11520 516-705-8846 www.freeportcollision.com Frida Concepcion Independent Sales Frida Concepcion 1715 Argyle Road 516-379-7794 marykay.com/frida Gateway Inn Kevin Hofmann 1780 Sunrise Highway 516-378-7100 gatewayinnlongisland.com Gem Door & Windows Corp.

Jim/Patrick Cuccias 80 Merrick Avenue 516-221-9800 gemdoors.com Goldschmidt, D.C. Dr. Matthew 1955 Merrick Road 516-623-3940 www.drmattchiropractic.com Goshinkan Dojo Jeff Lovering 1754 Merrick Avenue-Rear 516-223-7233 2be-safe.com Donna Carbone’s Dance Arts 57 Merrick Avenue Merrick, NY 11566 516 377 7733

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Bea Demirakos 2163 Merrick Ave., Ste. 2 442-2140 greenwaveabstract.com

Madison National Bank Debra O’Connor 2222 Merrick Road 516-632-1600 www.madisonnational.com

Holms Service Center Mobil Peter Holmstedt 1776 Merrick Avenue 516-868-1123

JM America - DO NOT MAIL! Michelle Ferrandino 100 Cameron Avenue 516-867-5425 www.marketamerica.com/ jmamerica

Home Instead Senior Care Mark Labib 1817 Merrick Ave. 516-826-6307 www.homeinstead.com/236 Hue Creative Services Inc. Erin Donohue 1824 Bushwick Ave 754-0404 hucreativeservices.com Integral Ballet Erin Drennan 1842 Merrick Road 516-442-1590 www.integralballet.com J & J Finishing Touches, LLC Jeanne Lippolis 37 Nancy Blvd.

516-867-7712 jandjfinishingtouches.com Jerome A Scharoff PC Law Office Jerome A. Scharoff 100 Garden City Plaza Garden City, NY 11530 516-294-7227 Joey’s of Mulberry St. Pizzeria Stella Genova 2058 Merrick Road 516-377-3636 Kavett Chiropractors Dr. Mark Kavett 305 Merrick Avenue 516 378 3440 www.kavettchiropractors.com Kiddsmiles Dr. Michele Savel 2211 Merrick Road 516-365-5439 www.kidssmiles.com Krohn, Rosenblum and Rosenblum Charles Rosenblum 25 Merrick Avenue

Grace Variety Min Chen 1824B Merrick Road 516-442-7066

La Strada of Merrick Eva & Guy Saraniero 2100 Merrick Avenue 516-867-5488 www.lastradaofmerrick.com

Graydon Associates David McDonough 1 Broadcast Plaza 516-867-7077

Land & Home Design, Inc. Mike Marzigliano 1760 Gildersleeve Street 516-378-1840

Mary Elmore Realty Co. Marian Fraker-Gutin 324 Merrick Ave. 516-868-6692 www.selectahomeli.com Menna’s Main Event Denise Laviola 361 Merrick Avenue 516-771-4494 Merokee Day School & Camp Tracey Ferguson 10 Wynsum Avenue 516-378-6333 merokeedayschool.com Merrick Chorale Frances Guercio 1872 Old Mill Rd. 516-378-2285 Merrick Community Nursery School Barbara Goodman 69 Willis Avenue 516-868-1071 merrickcommunitynurseryschool.org Merrick Crystal Nails May 147 Merrick Ave 516-868-3298 Merrick Dodge Chrysler Jeep of Wantagh Ira Reiter 3614 Sunrise Highway Wantagh NY 11793 516-868-4400 x1119 www.merrickdcj.com Merrick Flower Shoppe Kelly Pinsent 54 Merrick Avenue 516-378-4309 Merrick Foot Care Dr. Leonard Levitan 1851 Merrick Avenue 516 378 9100 www.merrickfootcare.com Merrick Herald PrimeTime XPress Mimma Barone 2 Endo Blvd Garden City, NY 11530 516-569-4000 Ext. 272 www.liherald.com

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Mini Market Kids Boutique Maria Fasano 11 Landsdowne Avenue 516-457-2723 minimarketkidbtg@aol.com

Merrick Library Ellen Firer 2279 Merrick Avenue 516 377 6112 www.merricklibrary.org

Mirage Artistry Leah Menna 25 Elliot Place 516-852-2904

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Moolala Frozen Yogurt Bob Rosenberg 1664 Merrick Rd. 516-442-3577 www.moolalayogurt.com

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Nevica West Salon Carl Vecchio 2019 Merrick Road 516-868-0188

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New York Islanders Hockey Club Michael Rien 1255 Hempstead Turnpike Uniondale, NY 11553 516-501-6873 New York Life & Annuity Randy Shotland 1750 Alexis Road 516-909-5813 NF Walker, Inc. Funeral Home Danford Baxter 2039 Merrick Avenue 516-378-0303 www.nfwalkerfh.com Nirenberg, Heyman & Associates Eric Nirenberg 7 Camp Avenue 516-542-8900 www.nhapreferred.com Nor - Bel Service Center Inc Andy Capozzi 293 Merrick Avenue 516-868-0840 North Merrick Public Library Thomas Witt 1691 Meadowbrook Rd 516 378 7474 ext.10 www.northmerrickpubliclibrary. com Optimum Growth Advisors, LLC Karen M. Japngie 1745 Merrick Ave., Ste. 21A 516-623-2228 ogadvisors.com Orlin & Cohen Orthopedic Associates Michael Passet 1728 Sunrise Highway 516-992-4700 www.orlincohen.com Our Best Wishes Gwen Newman 17B Merrick Avenue 868-1111 www.giftsbyourbestwishes. com Continued on next page

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Outback Steakhouse Jeffrey Abbate 2124 Merrick Mall 516-377-7761 outback.com Platinum General Contracting Inc. Rick Calia 1827 Merrick Ave. 516-442-3030 Printing Emporium Douglas Mills 55 Merrick Avenue 516 223 2220 www.printingemporium.com Marybill Diner 14 Merrick Avenue Merrick, NY 11566 516 378 9712 Prudential Douglas Elliman Real Estate Margaret Biegelman 2300 Merrick Road 510-9290 margaretbiegelman.com Prudential Douglas Elliman Real Estate Susan G. Helsinger 2300 Merrick Road 516-623-3026 Prudential Douglas Elliman Real Estate Louise Pitlake 2300 Merrick Road 516-297-5260 www.louisepitlake.com Prudential Douglas Elliman Real Estate Seth Pitlake 2300 Merrick Road 516-521-7976 www.louisepitlake.com Prudential Douglas Elliman Real Estate Barbara Shultis 2300 Merrick Road 516-623-4500 Puglisi Family Dentistry Dr. Charles Puglisi 1785 Merrick Avenue 516 378 1551 www.puglisifamilydentistry. com qb Tax Services Anna Sabel 38 Orchard St. 516-546-3386 Queen of Hearts Julie Marchesella 29 Merrick Avenue 516-377-1357 www.queenofheartsusa.com

R.K. Enterprises, Inc. Ajay Shah 1701 Merrick Rd. 516-868-2342

Selective Associates, Inc. Michael R. Chuber 1687 Merrick Avenue 516-546-5500 www.saiinsurance.com

Sunrise Chiropractic & Wellness Office Dr. Fred Jones 2260 Hewlett Avenue 516-378-0404

RE/MAX Hearthstone Henry F. Weber, III 2059 Merrick Rd. 516-771-8300 www.remax-hearthstone-ny. com

Serengeti Design Studios Fahmida Aziz 2116 Merrick Avenue 516-623-2828 www.serengeti-design.com

Sweet Tooth Events Maria T. Mascia 207 Woodbine Avenue 631-806-6936 www.sweettoothevents.net

Sew Who Cares Donna Scalice PO Box 28 516-603-7168 www.knitfromtheheart.com

Swirlz World Jordan Eddi 383 Merrick Avenue 516-307-1792 www.swirlzworld.com

Red Door Spas Zdenka Olic 2750 Merrick Road Bellmore, NY 11710 516-409-2800 www.reddoorspas.com Red Door Spas Forest Ann Miner 300 Main Street Stamford, CT 06901 203-905-1721 www.reddoorspas.com Roslyn Savings Bank Jean Smith 2111 Merrick Avenue 516 223-0088 Merrick Flower Shoppe 54 Merrick Avenue Merrick, NY 11566 516 378 4309 RS Jones Restaurant Margaret Mueller 153 Merrick Avenue 516 378 7177 www.rsjones.com Sage Payment Solutions Tom Hagan 65 Van Nostrand Avenue 516-442-2925 www.sagepayments.com

Specialty Rarities Jeff Berkoff 2116 Merrick Avenue Suite 4001 516-223-0016 Sprint Biren Dhulia 2013 Merrick Road 516-546-0075 Starbucks Peggy Zieran 2015 Merrick Road 516-379-7467 Starbucks Rezza Brojerdi 1713 Merrick Avenue 516-771-1904 Starfish Creations Ellyn Ladd 8 Arbor Lane 516-445-1605 starfish-creations.com State Farm Insurance, Agent Scott Hermann 1012 Jerusalem Ave 516-783-5522 www.agenthermann.com

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Steveâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Valet Cleaners & Tailors Marc Tolchinsky 1848 Merrick Road 516-546-8078

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Judy Pernice 324 Merrick Avenue 516-474-8627 www.selectahomeli.com

Studio Envy Hair Design Alicia Finsterbusch 2207 Merrick Road 516-442-2200

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