Weapons Arrest + Monster Gallery Opens

Happy Sunday, Merrick! Here's everything you need to know to get this day started off right. Here's everything worth knowing today in town.

Three men in North Amityille were arrested for gun possession after their BMW was stopped for speeding. A young Bellmore native has entered the race for the Nassau Legislature. Check out a Halloween-y new gallery that opened nearby, the first on Long Island dedicated to horror. And Nassau Republicans want to eliminate some of the mailbox clutter that happens around local elections.

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First, today's weather:

Clear throughout the day. High: 79 Low: 65.

Here are the top stories today in Merrick:

1. The Daily Voice reports that three men in North Amityville were arrested for illegal gun possession after they fled the scene during a traffic stop. A BMW was speeding on Wednesday on Sunrise Highway near 41st Street. (Daily Voice)
2. Andrew Garcia profiles a young candidate for Nassau County legislator in the 19th District, which covers Bellmore, Merrick, Freeport, Seaford and Wantagh. Twenty-six-year-old Jake Schuster, from Bellmore, is running against Steve Rhoads, a Republican from Bellmore. (LI Herald)
3. Check out a spooky new attraction: The Long Island Monster Gallery opened this week. It's an immersive gallery dedicated to horror and Halloween movies in Mineola. (LongIsland.com)
4. Scott Eidler has good news for those sick of stuffed mailboxes: Nassau Republicans want to ban Nassau mailers within 45 days of elections, except for those with important announcements. (Subscription: Newsday)
5. Nassau Executive Laura Curran recently praised Latino leaders for their roles in Nassau County government including an important role in the COVID-19 response. (Subscription: Newsday)

Merrick Patch Notebook

• North Merrick Public Library opened registration for PlayHooray - Outdoors for children ages six months to five years with an adult. (Facebook)

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