🌱 Patch AM: Which Merrick resident was just named a Woman of Distinction?

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In today's newsletter:

• Which Merrick resident was just named a Woman of Distinction?
• What change is coming to the busy Merrick and Camp intersection?

Also on today's calendar: You're Invited to the Childhood Reset Summit and 9 more events.

Today's riddle: Why was the scarecrow given an award? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

• Sunday: Cooler; a little p.m. rain, with a high of 64 and low of 59 degrees.
• Monday: Mostly sunny and breezy, temps: high: 72, low: 50.
• Tuesday: Plenty of sunshine, with a high of 64 and low of 52 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Bellmore women Gina Sita-Molz and Wendy Tepfer honored as Women of Distinction (liherald.com) — A Bellmore-based awards ceremony recently honored 14 Women of Distinction from across Nassau County, including Merrick resident Allison Sussman for her community contributions. The event, hosted by state Sen. Steve Rhoads, also recognized Bellmore advocates Gina Sita-Molz and Wendy Tepfer, highlighting local leadership in mental health, family safety programs, and volunteer service that benefits Bellmore-Merrick schools and surrounding neighborhoods.
   

• Giangregorio focuses on constituents, affordability, safety (liherald.com) — Nassau Legislator Michael Giangregorio says he's prioritizing safety and affordability, including a planned left-turn signal at Merrick and Camp avenues near Camp Avenue School to reduce crashes and ease traffic. He highlights his opposition to county tax hikes, support for anti-trafficking and neurodivergent-driver safety laws, and efforts to revitalize vacant Sunrise Highway properties affecting nearby communities.
   

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🗓 Upcoming Events in Merrick

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★ Featured events ★

Thursday October 8
• You're Invited to the Childhood Reset Summit →
  Hilton Long Island/Huntington, 598 Broadhollow Rd, Melville
  5:30 pm

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Other local events

Monday October 5
• 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
• Girls JV Volleyball Away Game at Bethpage Senior High School
  Roosevelt UFSD, 10 Cherry Ave, Bethpage
  5:00 pm
Tuesday October 6
• Tax Forum →
  Hempstead Town, NY Calendar, 1 Bluegrass Lane, Levittown
  10:30 am
Wednesday October 7
• Wednesday BMCE Open Level Yoga →
  Brookside School, 1260 Meadowbrook Road, Merrick
  9:00 am
• Tax Forum →
  Hempstead Town, NY Calendar, 221 N Village Avenue, Rockville Centre
  2:00 pm
• Narcan Training →
  Hempstead Town, NY Calendar
  6:00 pm
• Staying Strong Through Midlife and Beyond: HSS Free Webinar! →
  6:30 pm
Saturday October 10
• 4th Annual Pink Pumpkin 5k Run/Walk →
  Off The Bay, 220 N Main St, Sayville
  8:00 am
Saturday October 17
• Walk For Epilepsy →
  Eisenhower Park, 1899 Hempstead Tpke, East Meadow
  10:00 am
Saturday October 24
• Bellmore-Merrick Shed the Meds →
  Brookside School, 1260 Meadowbrook Rd, North Merrick
  10:00 am

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

• Target posted a job opening for Seasonal: Guest Advocate (Cashier), General Merchandise, Fulfillment, Food and Beverage, Front of Store Attendant (Cart Attendant), Style, Tech, Inbound (Stocking) (T3236) in Freeport. Apply here.
• Teamwork Online posted a job opening for Bartender, Premium - Northwell Health at Jones Beach Amphitheater in Wantagh. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Merrick here.

🗞 Nearby News

Bellmore

• 3 things to know about North Bellmore Public Library's fall programs and activities (liherald.com)
• 17-year-old leads effort to save Young Israel of North Bellmore (liherald.com)
• Landscaper Killed in Nassau County Electrocution Accident (lawyertime.com)

Freeport

• Freeport Chamber of Commerce holds 26th Annual Golf Classic (liherald.com)

Wantagh

• Seaford Man Nabbed On E-Bike With What Is Believed To Be 70 Small Packets Of Heroin: Police (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: "Why was the scarecrow given an award?" — Because he was outstanding in his field! (Thank you Teresa M. for sending it in!)
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