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  • Storm damage forces a favorite Merrick burger and ice cream spot to close
  • See how Merrick's rainfall stacked up in the weekend nor'easter
  • How badly did this nor'easter hit areas around Merrick?

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  • Tuesday: More clouds than sun, with a high of 69 and low of 59 degrees.
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📰 News we're reading

1. Merrick's Betty's Burgers & Ice Cream Bar closes indefinitely after storm damage (newsday.com) — A beloved Merrick spot, Betty's Burgers & Ice Cream Bar on Bayberry Avenue, has closed indefinitely after suffering significant storm damage and flooding over the weekend. Owners thanked the Merrick community on Instagram and promised to return, but offered no reopening date as Long Islanders continue cleaning up and thousands remain affected by storm-related power issues.
   

2. How much rain fell in New York? See latest nor'easter totals (ithacajournal.com) — Merrick picked up about 1.34 inches of rain in the weekend nor'easter, according to preliminary National Weather Service totals. The roundup shows how your town's rainfall compares with nearby Nassau and Suffolk communities, while officials continue monitoring flooding, power outages, and travel disruptions across downstate New York.
   

3. East Rockaway, Lynbrook rocked by nor'easter (liherald.com) — A powerful nor'easter soaked Nassau's South Shore, with areas including parts of Merrick and neighborhoods south of Merrick Road dealing with stubborn coastal flooding, downed trees, and power outages. Officials describe suspended LIRR service, emergency parking options, and ongoing cleanup as crews work long shifts to restore power and clear drains before the next high tides.
   

4. Guys are joining men-only Pilates classes — but those thinking it's an easy workout 'get humbled really quickly' (commstrader.com) — Men in Merrick are flocking to a men-only "bro-lates" class at Pure Pilates, discovering it's far tougher than they expected and building real camaraderie along the way. The story follows several Long Island men who find strength, vulnerability, and friendship in these all-male Pilates sessions, challenging stereotypes that Pilates is only for women.
   

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