🌱Macy's Shoplifter Wields Knife + Bellmore's Bluebird Kitchen

Morning, Merrick! Here's everything you need to know to get this Tuesday started off right.

First, today's weather:

Plenty of sunshine. High: 32 Low: 24.

Here are the top five stories today in Merrick:

1. A suspected car thief was busted on possession of crack cocaine in Garden City Park Sunday morning, police say. Mohamed Elgendy was taken into custody after allegedly driving off in a 1999 Honda that was left idling outside a 7-Eleven. (Daily Voice)
2. A shoplifter was intercepted at Macy's in East Garden City on Saturday. Antwain Key, age 32, of Hempstead, allegedly tried to leave the store with a bag full of sweaters and jackets without paying. Store employees say that Key wielded a knife when they tried to confront him in the parking lot. (Daily Voice)
3. A Brooklyn chef brings special occasion dining to Bellmore with the opening of Bluebird Kitchen. Chef/owner Albert Di Meglio's restaurant occupies the space that formerly served as Red Robin on Merrick Road. Head over to LongIsland.com for an overview of the menu which includes some American classics.
4. Get the latest list of Merrick-area pets who need a home over at the Merrick Patch. Do you have room for a small domestic shorthair named Murray in your life? Or what about an Australian Shepherd Poodle Mix puppy?
5. Looking for a new gig? Find out who’s hiring in the Merrick area with this week’s list of the newest job openings. (Merrick Patch)

Today in Merrick:

• Dinosaurs! The Exhibit - Take fans of the prehistoric giants to see them come to life with animatronic action at The Center for Science Teaching and Learning. Kids $12, adults $15. (10:00 AM - 4:00 PM)
• Art of the Dogon exhibition - Explore sculptures, masks, jewelry and other works from Mali at Hofstra University's David Filderman Gallery and Joan and Donald E. Axinn Library. Free. (11:00 AM - 4:00 PM)
• Learn to knit or crochet with help from the folks at the Lakeview Public Library. Virtual; register to get the link. (6:00 PM - 7:30 PM)

From my notebook:

• See what one Mineola student is doing to raise money for the American Heart Association via Twitter.
• The Town of Hempstead announced Monday that the Norman J. Levy Park and Preserve is closed until further notice due to hazardous trail conditions.
  

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

— Ash DeMello