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Hello Merrick! Stay connected with the latest updates from around town. Let's dive in! ☕️️

In today's newsletter:

  • How Merrick's own Alex Siegel earned a spot at Virginia

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Today's riddle: Who's in favor of bringing back Roman Numerals? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Friday: Mostly cloudy and windy, with a high of 70 and low of 58 degrees.
  • Saturday: Windy with rain, temps: high: 66, low: 58.
  • Sunday: Very windy; periods of rain, with a high of 64 and low of 58 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Virginia Adds U.S. National Teamer Alex Siegel to Class of 2032 (swimmingworldmagazine.com) — A standout distance swimmer from Merrick Alex Siegel has verbally committed to join the University of Virginia's Class of 2032, continuing her academic and athletic career there. Siegel, a U.S. National Team open-water swimmer, trains with Long Island Aquatic Club and has already earned national medals and times fast enough for NCAA-level competition.
   

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Hempstead

  • Rabies Cases Prompt Nationwide Health Advisory: What Long Island Residents Should Know (patch.com)

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