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In today's newsletter:

  • What prosecutors say happened at a Merrick home in this drug case.
  • Meet the young US Open hopeful training right here in Merrick.
  • How Merrick neighbors honored 9/11 at Point Lookout's sunrise memorial.

Also on today's calendar: Move with Confidence: Strength, Balance & Bone Health (In Person Class) and 9 more events.

Today's riddle: What has a tail, but no body? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Tuesday: Mostly sunny and pleasant, with a high of 72 and low of 62 degrees.
  • Wednesday: Mostly sunny and pleasant, temps: high: 76, low: 68.
  • Thursday: Times of sun and clouds, with a high of 80 and low of 70 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Queens man indicted, five others charged in large-scale narcotics bust in Nassau (longislandpress.com) — A large narcotics trafficking case in Nassau County allegedly included repeated drug sales in Merrick and even activity at a Merrick home, according to prosecutors. Six people have been charged in a yearlong investigation that authorities say uncovered hundreds of fentanyl transactions, unique stamped packaging, and a major stash of drugs, weapons, and cash in Queens.
   

• Wantagh 10-year-old serves up a big moment at the US Open (greaterlongisland.com) — A rising young tennis player who trains weekly at Carefree Tennis in Merrick just enjoyed a dream moment at the US Open, performing the ceremonial coin toss for the women's wheelchair singles final. The 10-year-old Wantagh resident, already winning tournaments against older kids, hopes her local training will one day lead her back to the Open as a competitor.
   

• Town of Hempstead remembers 9/11 at Point Lookout (liherald.com) — Merrick residents are among the thousands who gathered at Point Lookout Town Park for the Town of Hempstead's 25th annual sunrise 9/11 memorial, a major Long Island remembrance. Attendees shared deeply personal stories of loss and ongoing health impacts, while clergy and officials emphasized solidarity, pride, and the comfort many find returning to this beach each year.
   

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🗞 Nearby News

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  • Freeport honors its fallen family members, friends and heroes at 9/11 ceremonies (liherald.com)

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  • Thrice Brings Post-Hardcore Sound to Jones Beach With Taking Back Sunday (newyorktrendnyc.com)
  • Lil Wayne Says He's 'Out on the NFL' After Packers' Loss to Vikings: 'Refs Can't Ref the Game' (complex.com)

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