🌱Elmont Hit And Run + Flower Hill Citibank Robbery

Hello, neighbors! Ash DeMello here with the "Twosday" edition of the Merrick Daily.

First, today's weather:

A bit of rain. High: 52 Low: 50.

Here are the top five stories in Merrick today:

1. A hit-and-run accident in Elmont seriously injured a 65-year-old man Sunday night. Police say the victim was attempting to cross at the intersection of Linden Boulevard at 237th Street when a tow truck hit him, severing his leg. Police later identified the driver as Ibrahim Elfiqi, 20, of Queens, and took him into custody. (Newsday; subscription required)
2. Police are searching for a suspect who robbed a Flower Hill Citibank at gunpoint on Saturday. Click over to the article at Rutherford Daily Voice for a description of the culprit and learn how to report possible sightings.
3. The Spring Craft Beer Festival is coming back to Long Island on March 26. Head over to the Nassau Coliseum for brews from local, national and international labels as well as ciders and hard seltzers. (LongIsland.com)
4. Nassau County wasn't among the most popular spots for NYCers who moved in 2021, reveals a survey from Piece of Cake Moving and Storage. Instead, 15% of these folks moving to Long Island opted for East Hampton and Southampton. (Daily Voice)
5. Merrick-area animal shelters might be the spot to find your next companion. Check out this roundup from Merrick Patch. Possible four-legged pals include Declan, a black-and-white Tuxedo cat, and adorable mixed breed puppy brothers Larry, Mo and Curly.

Today in Merrick:

• Unsung Segregated Military Units - Freeport Memorial Library hosts a discussion of the often overlooked players who helped craft the past. Registration required. (1:00 PM)
• Gee's Bend Quilt Collage for Black History Month - Register kids ages 5 and up to learn about amazing quilting women of Gee's Bend, Alabama, and make their own quilt craft at the Hempstead Library! (3:00 PM - 4:00 PM)
• Today is National Margarita Day! Head to Besito in Roslyn, where they're offering specials on the sweet/sour cocktail! Two-for-one specials from 12:00 PM - 3:00 PM and complimentary tequila tasting from 4:00 PM - 7:00 PM.

From my notebook:

• Check out @SideHustleBread's clever way to support local businesses: Restaurant Flash Mob! Follow them via Instagram to find out how to participate!
• Lots of folks had yesterday off from work or school, banks closed and mail wasn't delivered (still got my Amazon packages, though!). Ever wonder about the history of President's Day? Find out from ABC7 via Twitter.

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— Ash DeMello