🌱Preview Blakeman's State Of The County + Mineola Antique Gun Theft

Hello, people of Merrick! It's me again, Ash DeMello, your host of the Merrick Daily.

First, today's weather:

Sunshine giving way to clouds. High: 53 Low: 47.

Here are the top five stories in Merrick today:

1. Hear what Nassau County residents have to say about County Executive Blakeman ahead of his 'State of the County' address over at News 12 Bronx. The outlet reports many are complaining about roadway conditions. The 'State of the County' will occur today at 6:30 p.m.
2. Police arrested a man on Sunday, April 10, for allegedly stealing an antique firearm from a Mineola store. Frantzcy Dorelien, of Brooklyn, is accused of breaking a window to take multiple weapons from Equilibrium Firearms. (Daily Voice)
3. An investigation led to the arrest of a Baldwin man on Friday, April 8. Police say Cristopher Shaw, 43, was in possession of heroin, cocaine, a "Billy Club" weapon and other illicit items. (Daily Voice)
4. Read about larcenies in Levittown and misdeeds in Massapequa via Patch. Prescription drugs and clothing are among the stolen items this week, according to Nassau County Police reports.
5. ICYMI: Click over to Patch to find out how to get your tickets to the Zac Brown Tribute Band's NY Debut in Farmingdale. The band is set to hit 317 Main Street from 9:30 to 11:30 p.m. April 29.

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Today in Merrick:

• PIANIST with the Hair - The Madison Theatre at Molloy College offers a free concert and workshop designed especially for young people. (11 a.m.)
• Long Island Backgammon Club - MeetUp for a classic game at the Cornerstone Restaurant in Mineola. Registration required. (7 p.m. - 10 p.m.)
• Taxpayer Forum - Join Receiver of Taxes Jeanine Driscoll at Baldwin Park. (7 p.m. - 9 p.m.)

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— Ash DeMello