🌱Hempstead Teen Missing + Island Park Surveyed For Wind Energy

You've made it to Friday, neighbors! It's me again, Ash DeMello, your host of the Merrick Daily.

First, today's weather:

Rain, heavy at times. High: 41 Low: 22.

Here are the top five stories today in Merrick:

1. Police are seeking the public's help locating a missing Hempstead teen, Tianna Ravenell. Witnesses say the 15-year-old was last seen 2:30 PM on Wednesday, Feb. 23. Click over to the Daily Voice to see a picture and read a description of the missing teen.
2. The corner of Merrick and Kirkwood avenues in Merrick is an important spot for the town, although many residents don't know it. It's the location of the second village library, built in 1897. Before that, the library was housed in a local barn. Tap the liherald link to read about how the Merrick Historical Society is mulling over whether to make the building a museum.
3. Is renewable offshore wind energy coming to New York? Energy company Equinor is working with local agencies to conduct a seafloor survey in Island Park, investigating the feasibility of alternative energy sources. The project under consideration could power up to a million homes in New York. (liherald.com)
4. Step into Black history at the African American Museum of Nassau County alongside News 12 Westchester. The organization's leaders seek to showcase "hidden history," bringing light to lesser-known innovators like Thomas Jennings, the first Black person to receive a patent. Click over to the article to find out operating hours.
5. Find out what neighbors and business owners are saying about the gradual demise of Sunrise Mall over at CBS News New York. Management of the Massapequa facility has told the 50 tenants to vacate the 77-acre development. Some feel that Sunset's path is one that the other eight Long Island malls may follow as shopping patterns change nationwide.

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Today in Merrick:

• Romare Bearden: Overlapping Meanings Session 4 - Join the Virtual Family Art Activity: Creating Personal Narrative Through Collage, inspired by a Harlem artist and hosted by Hofstra University. (3:00 PM)
• Time for Trivia [Virtual] - Freeport Memorial Library invites kids in grades 5-12 for a chance to test their knowledge. Contact the library to learn how to log in online. (6:00 PM)
• "The Meeting" by Jeff Stetson - Celebrate Black History Month with a performance by SUNY Nassau Community College's Mainstage Theater. (7:30 PM)

From my notebook:

• Here are a couple of upcoming events to help you plan for tomorrow:
  • There's another showing of "The Meeting" by Jeff Stetson. (see info above)
  • Snowflake Safari - Kids ages 5 years and up are invited to explore the science and beauty of snowflakes at the Environmental Education and Resiliency Center at Hempstead Lake State Park. Reservations required. (10:30 AM - 12:00 PM)
• Check out a video from Town Supervisor Don Clavin to learn about progress with the township's Shellfish Restoration Program! (Facebook)

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• Explore Flying Cars, Stars, Mars, and more this February Break: Saturday 2.19 through Sunday 2.27.22 (February 27)
• Learn How To Reduce Your Risk For Heart Disease During American Heart Month (February 28)
• Get A ‘Taste Of Paradise’ During This Exclusive Event At Atlantis (February 28)
• Andrew Giuliani, Hosted By Restore America NY (March 3)
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You're officially in the loop for today! See you tomorrow for your next update.

— Ash DeMello