July 16: Community Takes Issue with Citgo Gas Station, Ribbon Cuttings in Merrick

1. A gas station in North Bellmore is causing a stir with residents. Know why? We have the scoop. Click here to read the whole story and the reason behind the resistance.

2. Several businesses were honored with Merrick Chamber of Commerce ribbon cuttings on Friday. Patch was there to cover the action. Come back later today for the first of a series of four grand opening celebration stories.

3. Feel like your vision is a little off lately? Head to Pearle Vision Center in Merrick for a free vision screening. For more information, click here.

4. Need to get out of the house this week? Head to the Merrick or North Merrick Libraries and take part in some of the events that are going on this week. Check out the full list at 5 p.m. on Merrick Patch.

5. Busy week? No worries. Check out the weekly recaps. For Bellmore's, click here. Want to know what happened in Merrick? Click here.