🌱Hip Hop Brunch In Bellmore + SUNY Radio Station Wins #1

Happy Sunday, neighbors! Here's everything you need to know going on locally today.

First, today's weather:

Winds subsiding and colder. High: 36 Low: 32.

Here are the top five stories in Merrick today:

1. Police are seeking the community's help in locating a man missing from Wantagh. Gregory Thomson, 37, was last seen in Bellmore on Thursday, March 10. Click over to the Daily Voice to see a photo and read a description.
2. Congrats to Nassau Community College WHPC 90.3 FM! The station was named the Best Community College Radio Station in the nation by the Intercollegiate Broadcasting System. Hear the content for yourself worldwide through the iHeartRadio, Google and Alexa devices and many other outlets. (Press Release Desk)
3. East Rockaway's Grandpa Tony’s was voted the best Italian restaurant on Long Island by residents in the Bethpage Best of LI poll. Zak Failla cites the Italian grandmother-esque effort that goes into the menu items, large portions and plentiful options as possible reasons for the recognition. (Daily Voice)
4. Mineola Village officials are working to improve the pedestrian experience in the area with fresh lighting. The new LED lighting fixtures and curb lights will be funded by a Community Development Block Grant. (Mineola American)
5. If you're in the market for a multi-million dollar home, or you just like to play looky-loo, Patch offers a collection of local "Wow Houses." Check out a $10 million Atlantic Beach property with a stunning view and a luxe Garden City colonial specially equipped for the serious foodie. For those of us on the more average side of the income scale, there's also a gorgeous ultra-modern offering in Levittown for just under $700K.

Today in Merrick:

• Hip Hop Brunch - The American Beauty Bar and Grill in Bellmore is the spot for cocktails, mocktails, breakfast classics, burgers and more, all served alongside some favorite hits. $10 cover; 21 and over. (Noon - 3 p.m.)
• Lady Blue Saxophone Quartet [At the Library] - Freeport Memorial Library invites folks to musical session. (2:30 p.m.)
• The LPs Band Rocking for Special Kids Fundraiser - South Shore Craft Brewery hosts live music. Free drink with a $25 donation. (4 p.m. - 8 p.m.)

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— Ash DeMello