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🌱 Patch AM: Meet the Merrick athlete scoring on the world para hockey stage

Coming up: Jay Medal Soirée on the Merrick Patch calendar

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Hey there, Merrick! Let's get started with what's happening in and around town. Read on and stay in the loop. ☕️️

In today's newsletter:

  • Meet the Merrick athlete scoring on the world para hockey stage

Also on today's calendar: Jay Medal Soirée and 7 more events.

Today's riddle: What did the Buffalo say when his son left? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Sunday: An afternoon thunderstorm, with a high of 80 and low of 67 degrees.
  • Monday: Mostly sunny and less humid, temps: high: 81, low: 64.
  • Tuesday: Mostly sunny and pleasant, with a high of 79 and low of 65 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Long Island Man Competes For U.S. In 1st-Ever Para Hockey World Cup, Scores In Belgium (patch.com) — A 28-year-old Merrick resident is proudly representing Team USA at the first-ever FIH Para Hockey World Cup, already scoring a goal in Belgium. His journey from Long Island club play to the international stage highlights both Merrick's connection to global competition and his hope to inspire more athletes with disabilities to try field hockey.
   

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🗞 Nearby News

Bellmore

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Freeport

  • Freeport High School hosts summer Back 2 School Store (liherald.com)
  • Contract termination with controversial consultants among several new Freeport school district changes (liherald.com)
  • Seaford seniors get head start on college applications (liherald.com)

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P.S. The answer to today's riddle: Bison! (Thank you Judy M. for sending it in!)
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