🌱Pedestrian Killed In Hicksville + Uniondale Teen Aims At Cop

Good morning, Merrick! Are you getting to enjoy a three-day weekend? Here's everything you need to know to get this Monday started off right.

First, today's weather:

Mostly sunny and milder. High: 48 Low: 40.

Here are the top five stories in Merrick today:

1. A man was struck by a car and killed on Saturday evening while attempting to cross Jerusalem Avenue at Parc Lane in Hicksville. Police say that an 81-year-old man was on foot when he was hit by a Honda Civic around 7:15 PM. He was pronounced dead after being transported to a local hospital. The man's identity has not yet been released. (Daily Voice)
2. A teen was arrested for the attempted murder of a police officer on Thursday, Feb. 17, according to the Nassau County Police Department. Witnesses say 18-year-old David Debose of Uniondale failed to pull over his vehicle for a traffic stop to address a malfunctioning headlight, then fled on foot. When officers caught up to Debose in Baldwin, he allegedly pointed a pistol at an officer's chest. (Daily Voice)
3. With Blakeman moving on to the County Executive role, there have been some shakeups among the local legislative bodies. Click over to News 12 Bronx to watch the Power & Politics full show and get the details!
4. Meteorologists are predicting a 'polar plunge' for much of the country in the upcoming week, with Saturday's regional squalls a possible harbinger of what's to come for Nassau. The National Weather Service issued a snow squall warning for parts of Long Island, which was in effect until 4:45 PM on Sunday. Additionally, Joe Lombardi reports another storm front headed in on Feb. 22, creating possible snow conditions for Thursday, Feb. 24. (Merrick Patch)
5. Are you a prospective homeowner? Take a look at five new properties on the market in the Merrick area over at the Merrick Patch.

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