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Greetings Merrick! We're your go-to source for what's happening in town. Read on to get plugged in! ☕️️

In today's newsletter:

  • How a major fentanyl ring allegedly reached right into Merrick
  • Meet the Merrick-trained 10-year-old who took center court at Flushing

Also on today's calendar: Merrick Seminar: "Estate Planning 101: What You Need to Know Before It's Too Late" and 9 more events.

Today's riddle: What is the difference between black eyed peas and chick peas? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Wednesday: Mostly sunny and pleasant, with a high of 76 and low of 69 degrees.
  • Thursday: Humid with periods of sun, temps: high: 80, low: 70.
  • Friday: A blend of sun and clouds, with a high of 80 and low of 61 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Queens man indicted, five others charged in large-scale narcotics bust in Nassau (longislandpress.com) — Merrick residents are directly tied to a major Nassau narcotics case, with officials alleging that fentanyl and other drugs were sold in Merrick and even from a driveway at a local home. Prosecutors say a Queens man and five others moved large quantities of fentanyl, xylazine, and cocaine across several communities, with all six defendants pleading not guilty and awaiting upcoming court dates.
   

• Wantagh 10-year-old serves up a big moment at the US Open (greaterlongisland.com) — A Wantagh fifth grader who trains weekly at Carefree Tennis in Merrick got a dream moment at the US Open, performing the ceremonial coin toss for the women's wheelchair singles final. Her coaches call her one of their most promising juniors, and after winning her first tournament against older players, she's already eyeing a future return to the Open as a competitor.
   

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-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: Black eyed peas can sing us a song but chick peas can only hummus one. (Thank you Bev H. for sending it in!)
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