🌱 Patch AM: What Prosecutors Are Saying About A Drug Trafficking Ring That Operated Across Nassau County

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In today's newsletter:

• Prosecutors say Merrick driveway was key hub in fentanyl ring

Also on today's calendar: Jay Medal Soirée and 9 more events.

Today's riddle: What do you get when you cross an angry cow with an angry sheep? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

• Thursday: An a.m. shower; breezy, humid, with a high of 85 and low of 69 degrees.
• Friday: Mostly sunny and less humid, temps: high: 79, low: 65.
• Saturday: Sun giving way to clouds, with a high of 76 and low of 68 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• What Prosecutors Are Saying About A Drug Trafficking Ring That Operated Across Nassau County (patch.com) — Merrick residents are directly tied to an alleged countywide fentanyl trafficking ring that prosecutors say used a local driveway as a frequent drug sale location. Authorities describe hundreds of narcotics deals across Nassau, including Merrick, with distinctive "Bruce Banner" stamped envelopes linked to overdoses. Several defendants, including a Merrick woman, have pleaded not guilty and face significant potential prison time as the case moves forward.
   

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🗓 Upcoming Events in Merrick

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★ Featured events ★

Saturday September 19
• Jay Medal Soirée →
  Jay Estate, 210 Boston Post Rd, Rye
  5:30 pm
Thursday September 24
• Merrick Seminar: "Estate Planning 101: What You Need to Know Before It's Too Late" →
  Frankie's Pizzeria & Restaurant, 1696 Merrick Rd, Merrick
  12:00 pm

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Other local events

Thursday September 10
• Narcan Training →
  Hempstead Town, NY Calendar, 1 Washington Street, Hempstead
  6:00 pm
Friday September 11
• September 11th Sunrise Memorial →
  Hempstead Town, NY Calendar, 1300 Lido Boulevard, Point Lookout
  7:30 am
Monday September 14
• Monday Night Jazz Jam Session →
  2655 Clubhouse Road, Merrick
• Monday BMCE Beginner Yoga →
  Brookside School, 1260 Meadowbrook Road, Merrick
  9:00 am
• Monday BMCE Beginner Yoga II →
  Brookside School, 1260 Meadowbrook Road, Merrick
  10:45 am
• Tax Forum →
  Hempstead Town, NY Calendar, 30 Davison Avenue, Oceanside
  2:00 pm
• Girls JV Volleyball Away Game at Bellmore John Field Kennedy High S
  Roosevelt UFSD, 3000 Bellmore Ave, Bellmore
  5:00 pm
• Boys JV Football Home Game vs. Bellmore John F Kennedy High School
  Roosevelt UFSD, 1 Wagner Ave, Roosevelt
  5:00 pm
• Narcan Training →
  Hempstead Town, NY Calendar, 2330 Salisbury Park Drive, East Meadow
  6:00 pm
Sunday September 27
• Monthly Game Day - All are welcome!! →
  St. John Lutheran Church, 2150 Centre Ave, Bellmore
  1:00 am

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

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🗞 Nearby News

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• Freeport strives for playoff return (liherald.com)

Wantagh

• Even After Being Noticed, Shelter Dog Still Sleeps on Concrete Floor With Nothing but a Blanket (dogtime.com)

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-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: An animal that's in a baaaaad mooood! (Thank you Lisa A. for sending it in!)
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