🌱 Patch AM: Superintendent's Conference Day 1 and 11 more events

Also check out Jazz Jam Session on the Merrick Patch calendar

🌱 Patch AM: How much more could Merrick households pay if Liberty’s rate hike passes?

Coming up: Jazz Jam Session on the Merrick Patch calendar

🌱 Patch AM: Nassau County Student Athletes Of The Week: Calhoun High School’s Dual Champion Track & Field Teams

Make time for Major Office Furniture & Soft Seating Warehouse Liquidation Sale on the Merrick Patch calendar

🌱 Patch AM: ✨LIVE MUSIC TONIGHT✨ and 12 more events

Coming up: 44th Annual WICC Greatest Bluefish Tournament on Earth with $25,000 Grand Prize on the Merrick Patch calendar

🌱 Patch AM: ✨LIVE MUSIC TONIGHT✨ and 12 more events

And check out 44th Annual WICC Greatest Bluefish Tournament on Earth with $25,000 Grand Prize on the Merrick Patch calendar

🌱 Patch AM: ✨LIVE MUSIC TONIGHT✨ and 12 more events

Also, don’t miss 44th Annual WICC Greatest Bluefish Tournament on Earth with $25,000 Grand Prize on the Merrick Patch calendar

🌱 Patch AM: ✨LIVE MUSIC TONIGHT✨ and 12 more events

Also, don’t miss 44th Annual WICC Greatest Bluefish Tournament on Earth with $25,000 Grand Prize on the Merrick Patch calendar

Baldwin Beach Club Property Cleared For Demolition As Neighbors Wonder What Comes Next

Baldwin Harbor residents called for the Town of Hempstead to act on the abandoned Oakwood Beach Club property at Tuesday’s town meeting.

4-Year-Old Child In Critical Condition Was Trapped In Car During LI Crash: Patch PM

Also: Teen hurt in e-bike crash: PD / Sweet strawberry fest memories / Billy Joel's agent honored / LI father sexually abused daughter: DA

‘It’s About Our Humanity’: Freeport Pride Celebration Kicks Off Saturday

Freeport Pride is hosting a "Harbor Social" Saturday, kicking off pride month a couple of days before June, organizers say.

"Merricka 250" Brings Block Party Atmosphere To Semiquincentennial Celebrations

The Merrick Library has announced "Merricka 250," a block party to kick off its summer reading program while celebrating America's 250th.

2nd Arrest Made In Connection With Long Island Carnival Brawl, Police Say | Patch PM

Also: Motorcyclist dies in crash: PD / Man steals 1000s in phone scam: PD / NHL Rookie of Year on LI / Help for aquaculture / Hampton Coffee

Merrick Boat Fueling Station Gets Town Green Light

The Hempstead Town Board approved a resolution Tuesday to allow for a new boat fueling station to move forward in Merrick.

'Vaxmobile' Brings Public Health To The Public Library

Mount Sinai South Nassau rolled out the "Vaxmobile" Thursday to bring vaccines to communities.

NCPD Confirms Detectives Named In Ellis Lawsuit Have All Retired

The five Detectives were named in a lawsuit Tuesday, which alleges that police forced a 20-year-old man to sign a false murder confession.

Man Jailed For 30 Years Says He Was Forced Into Murder Confession, New Lawsuit Says

A lawsuit filed Tuesday claims that Nassau County Police detectives forced a Brooklyn man to sign a false confession, withheld evidence.

Cast Of Characters Leads Community Read Aloud At Birch School

The read aloud day was themed, “Birch Beavers Are Monster Readers,” bringing community members into the Birch School to read to students.

‘It’s Just Not Right’: Nassau Democrat Groups Call For Opioid Funding To Be Released

Nassau County was rewarded up to $115 million in a 2021 settlement. Five years later, protestors say 90 percent of that money is unspent.

South Shore Women’s Alliance Announces ‘Gender 101’ Seminar

“We are not damaged, we are not deranged...We're just people who want to live authentically,” presenter Juli Grey-Owens said.

Roosevelt Library Celebrates Black History Month With Read-In

"Every month is Black History Month for us," Black Heritage Librarian Carol Gilliam told Patch.

‘We Are Patriots’: Nassau Protests ICE

Chants of “Stand up, fight back” and “Say it once, say it twice, we will not put up with ICE” met traffic on Sunrise Highway Saturday.

The EPIC Family of Human Service Agencies Highlights 2026 Gala Honorees Recognizing Leadership, Advocacy and

Honorees to Be Recognized for Their Commitment to Compassionate Care and Service Across Long Island

Hempstead Student-Athlete Wins Big With Northwell Scholarship Award

Hempstead High School student Riley Belle says the award is a sign that her hard work throughout her high school career is being recognized.

Blakeman, D’Esposito, Rhoads Help Cut Ribbon On Saint Demetrios Cultural Center

The Constantine and Carol Cassis Center will feature a gym, a church school area and extra space to support the Greek Orthodox parish.

‘I Was Brought Up On Action:’ Freeport Residents Take Leadership Roles In Anti-Racism Nonprofit

The career educators and administrators were elected to their new roles, announced this week.

PSEG Pays $1.5M In Grants, $100K To Island Harvest

PSEG officials said the grants would help organizations providing, “critical assistance to households facing economic hardship.”

Handmade For The Holidays: Merrick Public Library Hosts Local Vendor Market

The market will allow a lineup of local artists and vendors to set up shop in the library's community room.

Nassau County Firefighters Collect Donations For Wounded Service Members

The donations will be driven down to Mid-Atlantic military bases starting Wednesday morning.

Hempstead Developers Score Tax Breaks For $32M Development

The tax incentives were granted preliminary approval at a Nov. 18 Industrial Development Agency Meeting.

EPIC Family of Human Service Agencies and the Epilepsy Foundation Long Island Host Annual Walk for Epilepsy

Over a Thousand Participants Gather at Eisenhower Park to Raise Awareness, Support and Hope for the Epilepsy Community

Merrick Fall Festival Returns Friday

The return of the fall festival will kick off Friday evening and run through the weekend.

You Can Save A Merrick Life With A Liver Donation; Yours Will Regrow

David Mogel admits he is essentially “asking someone to have abdominal surgery.” But without a liver transplant, the Merrick man will die.

Centennial Park Reopens After $5 Million In Upgrades

Renovations include brand new basketball, tennis, handball and pickleball courts.

EPIC Long Island Hosts Unforgettable Prom Experience for Over 150 Attendees

“Arabian Nights” Theme Brings Joy, Music and Magic to Individuals with Developmental Disabilities

Girl Scouts of Nassau County Announces Merrick Resident to Serve on Board of Directors

Julie Strachan Haiber, Esq. Will Serve as Vice President on Girl Scouts of Nassau County’s Board of Directors

'It's The Mindset': Merrick Postmaster Officially Sworn In

"If my employees enjoy coming to work, they will treat the customers better," Postmaster Renee Bright told Patch. She was sworn in Tuesday.

South Shore Guidance Center’s Spring Fling Dog Walk Raises Over $10K

EPIC Family of Human Service Agencies Brings Local Community Together for Annual Dog Walk and Wellness Celebration

Memorial Day Weekend Street Fair Starts Thurs. In Merrick

The carnival runs under the LIRR train station on Sunrise Highway.

Merrick's Kids Fest Returns For 28th Year

The event takes place April 25-27 at the Merrick train station.

Assemblyman Hosts Annual Pet Food Drive Through May

Long Island Cares and Baxter's Pet Pantry will benefit from the donations.

Former College Baseball Teammates Connect to Revolutionize Fundraising

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