- Victims Identified in Fatal Parkway Crash: Two people were confirmed dead and three others were injured after a car overturned in the woods alongside the Southern State Parkway early on Jan. 27.
- From Calhoun Drama to Sons of Anarchy: Adria Lang went through the "On Tour Company" (OTC) at Calhoun High School, and now the Merrick native will be joining the writing staff of 'Sons of Anarchy'.
- Brett Cohen Releases First Single: Brett Cohen made a name for himself by fooling New York City into thinking he was a huge celebrity, and now he's done the same thing to the music scene by pretending to be an up-and-coming singer.
- Police: Woman Found with 92 Pounds of Marijuana in N. Bellmore: A traffic stop led to the discovery of 92 pounds of marijuana and the arrest of a Bellport woman in North Bellmore on Jan. 26.
- La Pink Relocates to Merrick Avenue: Many businesses in the local area continue to rebuild, and La Pink is no exception.