🌱Brazen Bank Robbery In East Farmingdale + Massapequa Bungee Gym

Good morning, people of Merrick! Ash DeMello here with today's issue of the Merrick Daily.

First, today's weather:

Times of clouds and sun. High: 34 Low: 29.

Here are the top five stories in Merrick today:

1. Police are searching for a man accused of robbing a bank in East Farmingdale on Sunday afternoon. Witnesses say the man jumped over the teller's desk, demanding money. The teller complied, and the man fled on foot. Get the rest of the details at the Daily Voice.
2. A traffic stop in Roslyn Heights led to the arrest of four people on Thursday, January 20, police say. Officers pulled over a 2021 BMW because of fraudulent license plates, then discovered stolen merchandise and drugs. The suspects were taken into custody without incident. (Daily Voice)
3. Get ready for the week ahead with the Merrick Weekly Weather Forecast from the Merrick Patch. Expect cold temperatures and light snow.
4. Are you thinking about a move? See five local houses for sale from Merrick Patch. From a one-bedroom condo in Freeport to a beautiful million-dollar remodel in Merrick, there's something for every price range.
5. Looking to put some bounce back into your workout routine? GoBungee Fitness in Massapequa brings low-impact, full-body workouts to Long Islanders. Tap the link to see a review. (Newsday; subscription required)

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Today in Merrick:

• A A [At the Library]: Freeport Memorial Library hosts a sobriety meeting. (5:30 PM)
• Freeport-Hempstead Toastmasters Club: Practice public speaking and get to know people in your community! (7:00 PM)
• More Than a Pretty Face: Pollock, Picasso and Cubism Join the West Hempstead Library for an online discussion followed by a virtual tour of the Pollock-Kastner studio. (7:00 PM)

From my notebook:

• Don't let Long Island Restaurant Week pass you by. Check out one of the latest articles on the event and make your reservations! (Twitter)
• Still looking for a vaccination or booster? Here's the Vaccmobile's schedule for this week: Town of Hempstead.
  

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Now you're in the loop and ready to head out the door on this Monday. I'll see you around!

— Ash DeMello