🌱 Merrick Real Estate Roundup + Rabbi Runs UA Synagogue Remotely

Good morning, Merrick! Your usual curator is off today, but I am here to fill in and keep you up-to-date on all of your local happenings. Now, here’s what you need to know, in 5 minutes or less. — Nicole Fallon-Peek

First, today's weather:

Sun mixing with clouds. High: 49 Low: 39.

Here are the top stories in Merrick today:

1. Are you looking for a new home in the Merrick area? The local housing market is always shifting, and there are a variety of homes to browse these days. Patch and Redfin.com have partnered to bring you a list of the latest homes to hit the local market. (Merrick Patch)
2. While many Ukrainian residents are fleeing from Russia's invasion, the brother of a Merrick-based rabbi is overseeing congregants virtually from Israel. Chabad Rabbi Eliyahu Kramer is the leader of a synagogue in Ukraine and is maintaining close ties with his community in Makeevka in the Donbas area and assisting refugees to reach Israel. Kramer is hopeful of returning to Ukraine and his synagogue, but for now, he is focused on supporting the people. (Merrick Patch)
3. On Monday, Feb. 28, a tractor-trailer from Sprague Energy in Lawrence that was carrying 11,000 gallons of fuel crashed in Merrick. The crash took down powerlines, causing road closures and traffic delays. The crash occurred just after 5 a.m. near the intersection of Lansdowne Avenue and Sunrise Highway, in front of Kitchen Legacy. (LI Herald)

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Today in Merrick:

• SHSA General Meeting - Brasserie Creole (5:30 PM)

From my notebook:

• Since the start of 2022, over 75 percent of stolen vehicles in Nassau County occur when drivers leave their vehicles unlocked with the key fobs inside or leave cars running and unattended. (Facebook)
• Looking to get some Merrick Bellmore Little League gear for the spring season? From hoodies to shorts, the MBLL has it but the store closes Mar. 6. (Facebook)
• The North Merrick Public Library invites you to join them for Family Storytime for ages 0 - 5. Registration opens one week prior to each class. (Facebook)

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

— Nicole Fallon-Peek

About me: Nicole Fallon-Peek is a journalist and copywriter with a degree in Media, Culture and Communication from New York University. She has served as a freelance reporter, managing editor, copy editor, and editorial director for a variety of B2B news outlets. She currently co-owns and operates content creation agency Lightning Media Partners.