Kids & Family
May 14: Schools in Lock Out, American Eagle Closes
The top stories in Bellmore-Merrick on this Tuesday.

- The North Merrick district had been on lockout after two dogs were spotted loose approximately 11:30 a.m. Monday. According to Deputy Superintendent Beth Friedman, nobody was allowed in or out of Old Mill Road, Camp Avenue and Fayette Schools until the situation was resolved Click here for more.
- The popular clothing store American Eagle Outfitters has closed shop in Merrick, according to a sign on the front door. For more on this developing story, click here.
- Wyld Chyld Tattoo Studios, headquartered in Merrick, opened its seventh location at 2560 Hempstead Turnpike in East Meadow Saturday. Click this link for more.
- On March 15, 15 schools from across Long Island participated in the Physics Olympics at SUNY Farmingdale sponsored by the Long Island Physics Teachers Association. Click here to hear about Mepham's success.
- Legis. Dave Denenberg, D-Merrick, and Cornell Cooperative Extension are hosting workshops on gardening/horticulture on May 23 at East Meadow Farm and June 4 at Jewel Quinn Senior Center. Click here for more.
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