blog post: https://fromlongisland.com/2019/12/star-wars-force-collector-from-merrick-to-merokia/ Merrick, NY, U.S. Dec. 20, 2019. KEVIN SHINICK book signing for his young adult novel STAR WARS: FORCE COLLECTOR is held at North Merrick Library on Nassau County Force Collector Day. Author Shinick named home planet of Karr Nuq Sin, the main character of this canon Star Wars young adult novel, MEROKIA in honor of Merokee tribe who settled his Merrick hometown on Long Island.

blog post https://fromlongisland.com/2024/04/gov-paterson-sands-casino-merrick-chamber-of-commerce/ GALLERY IN PROGRESS (chronological order) -- Merrick, New York, U.S. April 17, 2024. Former NY Governor DAVID PATERSON, Senior Vice President of Las Vegas Sands Corp., speaks during Merrick Chamber of Commerce general meeting, about Sands New York project to build casino hotel at site of Nassau Coliseum, Nassau Hub

Merrick, New York, USA. 11th June 2017. CHRIS EDOM, "American Grit" TV contestant, of Merrick, family hosts backyard Viewing Party for Season 2 premiere. The Fox network reality television show was projected on large screen. [Chronological order ]

New York, USA. May 3, 2018. Francine Goldstein looks forward to her 30th year of participating in AIDS WALK NEW YORK, a fundraising walk and run in Central Park on May 20, 2018, benefitting Gay Men's Health Crisis (GMHC). Goldstein has raised over $500,000 from sponsors over the years, and currently is the 2nd highest fundraiser for 2018, at about $35.000.

Merrick, New York, U.S. August 15, 2020. Tweens ISABELLE, MADDY, and ANNIE FITZPATRICK raise funds to donate to American Cancer Society Making Strides Against Breast Cancer. The trio formed Lizzie's Army after Annie's 24-year-old sister Lizzie Fitzpatrick was diagnosed with Triple Negative Breast Cancer in late June. Over $3,000 has been raised so far through shell sales and GoFundMe.

May 26, 2014 - Merrick, New York, U.S. - Merrick Memorial Day Parade and Ceremony

May 27, 2013 - Merrick, New York, U.S. - Merrick Memorial Day Parade and Ceremony hosted by American Legion Post 1282.

May 29, 2012 - Merrick, New York, U.S. - Merrick Memorial Day Parade and Ceremony hosted by American Legion Post 1282. Parade Grand Marshall was Everette Rosenblum, and co-chairs were Post Adjutant Robert Tom Riordan and post member Robert Dishman. Click CONTACT tab above if YOU, your family, group, property are IN a photo & have questions about purchasing prints, licensing usage...

July 4, 2012 Independence Day events at Merrick and Wantagh, Long Island, NY, USA |

MERRICK, NY - July 4, 2012: "Reading Declaration of Independence" hosted by Historical Society of the Merricks, Long Island, NY,

Merrick, New York, USA. Dec. 18, 2014. The Merrick Jewish Centre attempts to regain the Guinness World's Record for 'Most Menorot Lit in One Place at One Time' which the congregation held in 2011. On the third night of Hanukkah, the 'Light Up the Night 2 - Bringing the Record Home' event also included a ceremonial candle lighting in the main sanctuary and bagpipers from Nassau County Fire Fighters Pipes and Drums.

Merrick, New York, USA. Jan. 21, 2015. Swiss JANE BRADEN-GOLAY, President of European Union of Jewish Students, speaks on "Terrorism in France - Where Do We Go From Here?" at Merrick Jewish Centre the night before she's scheduled to address ambassadors, leaders after first United Nations General Assembly meeting on rise of anti-Semitic violence worldwide.

April 16, 2011 - Merrick, New York, U.S. - Robbie Rosen Day at Merrick Chamber of Commerce's KidsFest

Wenshaw Park Civic Association 9/11 Memorial Luminary Bags and Fund Raiser, Merrick, New York, USA, on September 11, 2012

Ceremonies commemorating the 10th Anniversary of 9/11, held the weekend of September 11, 2011, in Merrick and Bellmore, Long Island, New York, USA.