🌱LI Winter Storm Claims 4 Lives + 1 Killed In Hempstead Shooting

Hello, people of Merrick! Ash DeMello here with today's copy of the Merrick Daily.

First, today's weather:

Sun and areas of low clouds. High: 35 Low: 33.

Here are the top five stories today in Merrick:

1. A 49-year-old Hempstead man is dead after being shot on Sunday evening, police say. The incident occurred near the intersection of Peninsula Boulevard and Sewell Street around 11:00 PM. The victim's identity has not been released. (Daily Voice)
2. Kathy Reakes reports on the death toll of the 2022 Winter Storm. There were a total of four weather-related deaths over the weekend:
   • A Cutchogue man drowned after falling in his pool while trying to clear snow;
   • An unidentified woman was found dead in her vehicle in Uniondale after suffering a medical event and was not able to get assistance;
   • A 75-year-old man collapsed while shoveling snow at a Barbara Drive home on Saturday afternoon;
   • A Belmont Circle man collapsed while apparently shoveling snow in Syosset on Saturday evening. (Daily Voice)
3. Look forward to some new faces on News 12 Long Island. Among some of the most potentially noticeable changes is longtime News 12 staple Doug Geed moving to the 5 and 10 PM slots. He'll be joined by newcomer to the area Mackenzie Maynard, who comes to LI from Connecticut's News 8. (News 12)
4. Looking for a furry friend to keep you cozy during the cold winter and beyond? Check out a roundup of Merrick-area adoptable pets at Merrick Patch.
5. If your career needs a refresh, get some ideas about what's available with a list of Merrick-area job openings. Merrick Patch shares a huge list of possibilities, with plenty of options for sales/customer service-minded folks.

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Today in Merrick:

• A Very Bear-y Story Time and Craft - Freeport Memorial Library hosts a fun session for the preschool set. Registration required. (10:00 AM - 10:45 AM)
• Mom’s Night Out: Any Wood Workshop - BYO snacks/beverages to the AR Workshop in Bellmore and create and customize a fun project such as a lazy Susan, sign and more! Projects start at $25. (6:00 PM - 9:00 PM)
• Paint a Lunar Forest @ Muse Paint Bar - Head to 837 Franklin Avenue for an expert-led painting session. $30. (7:00 PM - 9:15 PM)

From my notebook:

• The Town of Hempstead offers some health tips for shoveling snow, with the top line item being a reminder to be heart healthy. "If you have a history of heart problems and are currently inactive, it’s best to speak with your health care provider before shoveling." (Instagram)
• Take a look at the Vaxmobile's schedule for this week over at Instagram.
• Relive the snowfall with a drone's eye view of Long Island via Twitter.

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You're all caught up for today! I'll see you around.

— Ash DeMello