🌱 Two-Car Crash On Merrick Road + Record-High LI Gas Prices

Happy Wednesday, neighbors! Let's get this day started. Here's everything you need to know about what's happening around town today.

First, today's weather:

On-and-off snow and rain. High: 38 Low: 31.

Here are the top three stories today in Merrick:

1. Two cars were reportedly involved in a collision on Merrick Road at Central Avenue yesterday. Just after 2 p.m., police were called to the scene of the crash, where they found both cars damaged. While no details of injuries have been released, officials said it did not appear anyone involved was badly hurt. (Merrick Patch)
2. Local gas prices have skyrocketed to a record high in the wake of the war in Ukraine and President Biden's proposed ban on Russian oil imports, according to AAA. Across Long Island, the average price at the pump was up nine cents to an all-time high of $4.35 yesterday. Luckily for Merrick residents, the cheapest gas on Long Island is just a short drive to Seaford, where prices were as low as $4.09 at the Citgo on 3818 Sunrise Highway. (Patch)
3. A suspect is currently on the run after shooting a man at Green Acres Mall in Valley Stream, about 20 minutes from Merrick. During the Monday afternoon attack, an unknown person entered Famous Footwear and allegedly confronted another man in the store. The suspect reportedly pulled out a handgun, fired one round, and struck the victim in the leg. Police say the shooter fled the store with a second man in an unknown direction, while the victim was transported to a local hospital. Anyone with information regarding the incident is asked to contact Crime Stoppers at 1-800-244-TIPS. (Daily Voice)

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Today in Merrick:

• SEPTA Family Fun Night At North Merrick UFSD (7:30 PM)

From my notebook:

• Head over to the Hofstra University Museum of Art in Hempstead at 6:00 p.m. tonight for a roundtable discussion on the importance and use of hand-drawing in numerous academic disciplines, particularly in this technological era. Admission is free, but pre-registration is required. (Patch)
• Tonight at 7:00 p.m., the Nassau County Police Department is hosting its Operation Natalie Drug Education Seminar at 1 Law Enforcement Way in Garden City. The seminar will provide information on what Nassau County and the NCPD are doing to combat opioid overdoses, and educate the public on the deadly drug fentanyl. (Facebook)
• In recognition of Women’s History Month, Kanopy has curated a collection of films honoring women from around the world and their contributions to science, politics, art, society, and more. You can stream the collection for free with your North Merrick Public Library card! Get the details on Facebook. (Facebook)

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— Nicole Fallon-Peek

About me: Nicole Fallon-Peek is a journalist and copywriter with a degree in Media, Culture and Communication from New York University. She has served as a freelance reporter, managing editor, copy editor, and editorial director for a variety of B2B news outlets. She currently co-owns and operates content creation agency Lightning Media Partners.