🌱 Violent Robberies In Bethpage, Levittown + RVC Hydrant Flushing

Happy Friday, Merrick! Let's start today off on an informed note, shall we? Here's what's happening today in town.

First, today's weather:

Increasingly windy. High: 55 Low: 37.

Here are the top five stories today in Merrick:

1. A 28-year-old man was injured in a violent robbery in the parking lot of TD Bank in Bethpage on the morning of Wednesday, March 30. Two individuals hit the man multiple times and demanded money, attempting to pull him from his vehicle. A short time later, two individuals matching the description attacked a 67-year-old man in the parking lot of the Levittown Best Buy. Tap the link to the article to read descriptions of the suspects and learn how to anonymously share any information you might have about these crimes. (Daily Voice)
2. Police have issued an alert regarding a missing Hempstead girl. Kimberlyn Cornejo-Reyes, 14, went missing from her home on Wednesday, March 30. Click over to the article see a picture of Cornejo-Reyes and learn how to report possible sightings. (Daily Voice)
3. Your water might look a little funny here in the coming week, Rockville Centre officials warn. Spring hydrant flushing could discolor tap water between April 6 and 12. Experts offer the assurance that it's still safe to drink. Patch provides the service schedule to determine when your home might be affected.
4. There's one fewer bagel spot (temporarily) in Nassau County as of Thursday. Bagel Boss in Carle Pace shuttered for renovations. It's set to reopen with its updated look in late 2022. (LongIsland.com)
5. There's also one fewer burger place: Five Guys Restaurant in Merrick was forced to temporarily closed due to health code violations. The closure began on March 21 and was scheduled to end on March 28, but that hasn't happened just yet, Jerry Barmash reports. (Merrick Patch)

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Today in Merrick:

• "Chitty Chitty Bang Bang" - Seaford Middle School students return for their first post-pandemic performance. $10 for adults, $5 for kids. (7 p.m.)
• Swift Creek Acoustic at South Shore Craft Brewery - Hear live music as you sip local brews from a favorite local brewer in Oceanside. (7 p.m. - 10 p.m.)
• Cocktail Hour: The Show - Enjoy a tribute to Hollywood's Golden Age with a contemporary sensibility, coming to The Madison Theatre at Molloy College. Tickets start at $35. (8:00 p.m.)

From my notebook:

• Today is Autism Acceptance Day! That means it might just be time for a drive to Spectrum Bakes in Port Washington, or one of its affiliates, Spectrum Designs and Spectrum Suds. As of 2021, the company had provided over 80,000 paid employment hours to New Yorkers with disabilities. The company was founded by parents of autistic children who were in need of more work opportunities.
• Hey there, Mets fans — Mulcahy's Pub is the spot to snag a bus for an opening day tailgate trip (with beer and BBQ) on Friday, April 14. Tickets $59.95-$89.95. Get the details at islandtailgate.com. (Instagram)

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