🌱Lindner Place To Be Renamed + Nassau Co. Sends Supplies To Ukraine

Happy Saturday, neighbors! Here's everything you need to know about what's happening in Merrick today.

First, today's weather:

Mostly sunny. High: 53 Low: 43.

Here are the top stories in Merrick today:

1. Nassau County legislature and the Town of Oyster Bay sent off the region's largest supply yet of humanitarian relief items for Ukraine. The communities collected over 45,000 pounds of donations. They were ready to head to Poland as of Friday. (LongIsland.com)
2. Get a quick overview of Seaford's history from Jerry Barmash at Patch. Though it experienced lots of growth following the introduction of the Sunset Highway in 1929 and the LIRR, its name actually dates back as far as 1790 on a map related to George Washington's visit. Prior to that, the Marsapeaques, a Native American tribe, called it "Great Water Land."
3. Find out more about a local educator via Patch. The outlet named Kimberly Vargas-Curatola Educator of the Week after she helped a student navigate a healthcare crisis, showing empathy and putting in extra hours. Vargas-Curatola teaches French at Wantagh High School.
4. There's a fun new exhibit in the area: an 'Alice In Wonderland'-inspired pop-up in Farmingdale. Get the details regarding The Wonder Pop-Up at Newsday (subscription required).
5. Local students met with success when it came to renaming a Malverne street. Lindner Place was named for KKK leader, but officials agreed to granting it a new title after a March 2 presentation. The new name has yet to be selected. (Newsday, subscription required)

Today in Merrick

• Spring Shred Event - Shred all sorts of stuff at Freeport Memorial Library. (11 a.m. - 2 p.m.)
• Slow Art Day - Hofstra University Museum of Art invites you to take some extra time today to appreciate the works on display. Museum staff will guide you in mindful looking – allowing for deeper reflection and a greater understanding of each piece. $10 for public; free for Hofstra University students. Reservations required. (Noon)
• The Wonder Pop-Up - Experience a family-friendly whimsical wonderland, fanciful cocktails and food and character visits at 300 Main Street, Farmingdale, NY 11735. Click over for reservations. (6 p.m. - midnight)

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