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Good day Merrick! We're here again with what you need to know today. Grab a cup of coffee and read on. ☕️️

In today's newsletter:

  • How a major fentanyl ring allegedly reached right into Merrick driveways
  • Can Calhoun's Colts turn last year's heartbreak into a deeper playoff run?

Also on today's calendar: Super Summer Saturdays and 9 more events.

Today's riddle: I'm a rock group with 4 members; one member was assassinated. What am I? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Friday: An a.m. shower; turning sunny, with a high of 81 and low of 65 degrees.
  • Saturday: Sun giving way to clouds, temps: high: 79, low: 68.
  • Sunday: Some rain and a thunderstorm, with a high of 78 and low of 68 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Five Indicted for Conspiracy in Drug Trafficking Ring (lilifepolitics.com) — A major narcotics trafficking case has direct ties to Merrick, where prosecutors say some fentanyl sales occurred and one defendant's home was allegedly used for deals. A Queens man and four others, including a Merrick resident, face serious conspiracy and drug charges after a yearlong investigation into fentanyl and xylazine distribution across Nassau County, with court dates set in the coming weeks.
   

• Calhoun Colts football team reloads after 6-win campaign (liherald.com) — Calhoun High School's Colts football team in Merrick is reloading after a 6–3 season, leaning on star two-way senior Nick Mareska and a linebacker-heavy defense. Despite graduating 19 players and breaking in a new quarterback, coaches expect a strong running game and playoff return, hoping to improve on last year's first-round loss after a blown 14–0 lead.
   

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What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • Looking for a dog sitter for my inlaw who's recently moved to the area, please email him on jamliamslo@outlook.
    com for all details if you're responsible. Thanks (Nextdoor N.Merrick)
  • Metro Franchising Commissary posted a job opening for Team Member Part-Time Morning Shift in Baldwin. Apply here.
  • Legends Hospitality posted a job opening for Ticket Seller | Nassau Veterans Memorial Coliseum in Uniondale. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Merrick here.

🗞 Nearby News

Freeport

  • Long Island Cares rallies support for Hunger Action Month (liherald.com)
  • Uniondale Knights football team aims for overall growth (liherald.com)
  • Long Island Contractor Sentenced to 48 Months in Prison for Fraud In Connection With Hurricane Sandy Recovery Funds (justice.gov)

Wantagh

  • Carey Seahawks football team brings talent and work ethic (liherald.com)

Rockville Centre

  • Opera Star Returns To Rockville Centre As High Holy Days Soloist (patch.com)

Ok Merrick! So now you're in the loop about what's happening today. Thanks for reading, and see you in your inbox next time! Oh -- and if you like what you're reading, invite a friend to Patch AM!

-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: Mount Rushmore (Thank you J.J. W. for sending it in!)
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