- Cops: Crime is Down in North Merrick: At this month’s North and Central Civic Association meeting, a Nassau Police officer confirmed that crime is down in the area.
- LIRR Fares Set to Rise Friday: Long Island Rail Road riders in Bellmore and Merrick will be paying more to ride the train beginning Friday.
- Merokean Organizes Sandy Relief Benefit: Rich McElligott of Merrick watched his family, friends and neighbors forced out of their homes after Superstorm Sandy and felt he needed to do something to help.
- Merokeans Discuss Proposed School Transportation Changes: A Merrick woman suffering from a debilitating disease is seeking to create change in New York State school transportation laws.
- WATCH: Merrick Little League Begins Recovery Efforts: The Merrick-North Merrick Little League (MNMLL) has begun rebuilding efforts after Hurricane Sandy wiped out a large percentage of their equipment and damaged its fields.
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