🌱 Patch AM: How Merrick honored its fallen firefighters 25 years after 9/11

What's up Merrick! Let's start this morning right by getting caught up on what's going on around town. Keep reading to stay in the loop. ☕️️

In today's newsletter:

• How Merrick honored its fallen firefighters 25 years after 9/11
• Merrick neighbor joins thousands at Town of Hempstead 9/11 memorial

Also on today's calendar: America at 250 for Educators and 9 more events.

Today's riddle: What do you call cows dancing in the dark 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

• Saturday: Partly sunny and not as warm, with a high of 69 and low of 62 degrees.
• Sunday: Rain becoming heavier; breezy, temps: high: 72, low: 61.
• Monday: A shower possible, with a high of 71 and low of 56 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Merrick remembers fallen firefighters on 25th anniversary of 9/11 (liherald.com) — Merrick neighbors and firefighters gathered at the 9/11 memorial on Merrick Avenue and Sunrise Highway to honor former Fire Chief Ronnie Gies and Captain Bryan Sweeney 25 years after the attacks. Residents, clergy, and officials reflected on the community's loss, laid wreaths, and emphasized teaching younger generations about the day's impact and the sacrifices of local first responders.
   

• Town of Hempstead honors 9/11 victims and first responders (liherald.com) — A Merrick resident joined more than 2,000 people at Point Lookout Town Park for the Town of Hempstead's sunrise 9/11 memorial, honoring victims and first responders 25 years later. Emotional speeches, music, and a flower-casting tribute highlighted ongoing health impacts and the deep personal connections many Long Islanders, including Merrick neighbors, still feel to the attacks.
   

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🗓 Upcoming Events in Merrick

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★ Featured events ★

Saturday September 19
• America at 250 for Educators →
  Jay Heritage Center, 210 Boston Post Rd, Rye
  3:30 pm
• Our final super summer Saturday food truck/ craft fair of 2026 →
  1309 Wantagh Ave, Wantagh
  4:00 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

Saturday September 19
• PETER REVELLO - 9/18 - 9/19 →
  Governor's @ The Brokerage Comedy Club, 2797 Merrick Rd, Bellmore
  7:00 pm
Sunday September 20
• DRO: Yom Kippur (sundown)
  North Merrick UFSD Merrick, NY 11566
• Freeport Recreation Center Fall Program Registration
  Freeport UFSD Freeport, NY 11520
  8:00 am
• Fall Finale Car Show →
  Hempstead Town, NY Calendar, 1300 Lido Boulevard, Point Lookout
  10:00 am
Monday September 21
• DRO: Yom Kippur
  North Merrick UFSD Merrick, NY 11566
Tuesday September 22
• Boys JV Soccer Home Game vs. Sewanhaka High School
  Roosevelt UFSD, 1 Wagner Ave, Roosevelt
  5:00 pm
• Boys Varsity Soccer Away Game at Sewanhaka High School
  Roosevelt UFSD, 500 Tulip Ave, Floral Park
  5:00 pm
Sunday September 27
• Monthly Game Day - All are welcome!! →
  St. John Lutheran Church, 2150 Centre Ave, Bellmore
  1:00 pm
Wednesday October 7
• Staying Strong Through Midlife and Beyond: HSS Free Webinar! →
  6:30 pm

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

• CVS Health posted a job opening for Shift Supervisor in Merrick. Apply here.
• Applebee's posted a job opening for Prep Cook in Bellmore. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Merrick here.

🗞 Nearby News

Bellmore

• Bellmore community marks 25th anniversary of Sept. 11 attacks (liherald.com)
• Rookies Kids Fitness & Athletics opens second location in Oceanside (liherald.com)
• 8 New York Portuguese Restaurants Worth The Long Drive For Authentic Comfort Food (takingthekids.com)

Freeport

• Dozens of dogs take a dip at Freeport Recreation Center pool party (liherald.com)
• New Visions Elementary school remembers Freeport's 9/11 heroes (liherald.com)

East Meadow

• Plainview Woman Pleads Guilty In Fatal, 'Drug-Fueled Crash': NCDA (patch.com)

Ok Merrick! So now you're in the loop about what's happening today. Thanks for reading, and see you in your inbox next time! Oh -- and if you like what you're reading, invite a friend to Patch AM!

-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: Night Moo-s (Thank you John S. for sending it in!)
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