Thomas Gleason, a longtime volunteer firefighter with the Merrick Fire Department, has been waging a courageous battle against liver disease, with his wife Laura by his side.
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Last week, hundreds gathered for a joyous closure to the Hanukkah season at the Merrick Jewish Centre. Joined by Congregation Beth Ohr in Bellmore and Temple Beth Am of Merrick & Bellmore, the Jewish community gathered to light their menorahs, listen to and sing holiday music, and catch gelt chocolate gold coins off of a fire truck.
Merrick Man Lost House To Fire, But Family Intact 'All That Matters' - Merrick, NY - Hank Van Well Jr and his wife Tina lived in the Lindgren Street home f0r than 30 years.