🌱Missing Mineola Man + Hillside Public Library Stress Workshop

Get on up, Merrick! Let's get you started this Monday with everything you need to know going on in town today.

First, today's weather:

Mostly sunny and not as cold. High: 32 Low: 24.

Here are the top five stories in Merrick today:

1. Police are looking for help locating a Mineola man who was last seen the evening of Friday, January 21. Jose Luis Andrade-Torres was reported missing a week later on Friday, January 28. Andrade-Torres works in construction and is said to visit Hempstead regularly. Click over to the Daily Voice to see a photo and learn who to contact in case of a sighting.
2. Learn more about the accident that involved an SUV and a train on Saturday in Farmingdale. A witness says he helped a couple escape from their vehicle that was stuck on the track before the train struck. The MTA says they're investigating the accident. (News 12 Long Island)
3. Take a look at one of the latest rundowns of snowfall totals from throughout the region. Topping the 'charts' for Nassau County was Levittown with 19.2 inches. Statewide, Islip Airport reported the most snowfall, at 24.7 inches. (Rye Daily Voice)
4. With the 2022 blizzard (hopefully) in the past, what can we expect for the week ahead? Check out the Merrick Weather Forecast from the Merrick Patch.
5. Once you've dug a path through the snow, click the link to see five new houses for sale in and around the Merrick area. (Merrick Patch)

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Today in Merrick:

Venture out with caution today, folks! Conditions for travel may still be poor.

• Managing Stress Workshop: Register for a virtual discussion with Project Hope counselors who will share helpful tips, such as grounding techniques, breathing exercises and more. (1:30 PM)
• A A: Freeport Memorial Library offers an in-person sobriety support group. (5:30 PM)
• Still in need of a vaccination or booster? Catch up with the Vaxmobile today at the Oceanside School District Offices, 25 Castleton Court. Appointment required. (3:00 PM - 6:00 PM)

From my notebook:

• Merrick Library plans on reopening today at 10:00 AM. If you're in need of library materials in the meantime, click the link to find out how to use the online collection. (Facebook)
• Here's a collection of snow scenes from throughout the area from Twitter:
  • @TOHClavin shared an unofficial wintry update from Town Hall
  • @ThrillCats posted snow shoveling efforts in Yaphank
  • View the photo of the day from @LongIslandPatch, taken in Northport
  • Check out the chilly undertaking to clear the runway over at @LIMacArthur

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