Good morning, neighbors! Ash DeMello here with your brand-new edition of the Merrick Daily.
First, today’s weather:
Rain; colder in the afternoon. High: 44 Low: 23.
Here are the top five stories in Merrick today:
- Tragedy struck in Massapequa on Tuesday when a Wantagh woman died after being hit by an SUV while crossing the street. The incident occurred at the intersection of Sunrise Highway at Broadway at about 10:50 AM. An investigation is ongoing. (Daily Voice)
- Local libraries are speaking out against the state budget, reports Mallory Wilson. The new budget allows $14 million for library construction aid, which is $20 million less than the prior year. Hear grievances from Seaford and Levittown library staff over at liherald.
- ‘Karen’ used to be just a name, but these days it connotes so much more. The ‘Karen’ meme inspired a Wantagh student’s research, which was published in The Journal of Student Research. Learn what Jennifer Rosen discovered through her studies over at liherald.
- Long Island fire departments issued an alert earlier this week regarding a donation scam. Many Nassau County residents received a mailer from the Volunteer Firefighter Alliance Inc. Farmingdale FD says the organization is not affiliated with any local fire departments. (Daily Voice)
- Find out what’s happening this weekend with a roundup from Merrick Patch! Highlights include a Polar Bear Splash benefiting the local Make-A-Wish chapter and a virtual discussion of Romare Bearden’s art, hosted by Hofstra University.
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Today in Merrick:
- Tiny Tots: Snow – Jones Beach Energy & Nature Center invites the littles (ages 3-6) for a storytime, craft and snow-themed fun! $4. Registration required. (10:30 AM)
- African American Culture: Connecting the Community Through the Arts – Westbury Arts hosts an opening reception for the organization’s Black History Month exhibition. Registration required. (7:00 PM – 9:00 PM)
- Talking about Literature – Join the Freeport Memorial Library in a discussion about Transcendent Kingdom by Yaa Gyasi. Register to attend in person or online. (Noon)
- Seal Walk @ Jones Beach Energy & Nature Center – Bring the family for an indoor/outdoor event featuring a walk and discussion about marine mammals. $4. Registration required. (2:30 PM)
- Hi Def @ K.J. Farrell’s – Enjoy live music alongside a full menu. (Doors open at 5:00 PM, music starts at 6:30 PM)
From my notebook:
- Nassau County Police Department awarded Hector Nunez a posthumous promotion to Detective First Grade following his death due to COVID-19. See pictures of the occasion at Facebook.
- Town of Hempstead officials are officially unhappy with the latest state budget. Click the link to learn about their grievances.
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