- Merrick Mother, Son Arrested for Heroin Possession: A Merrick mother and son were arrested just after 9 p.m. Monday for drug possession in on Bellmore Avenue, police said.
- Temple Israel Reopens Hebrew School: On Monday, Temple Israel of South Merrick celebrated the reopening of their Hebrew School after it was damaged by Hurricane Sandy.
- Student Approached by Stranger on Grand Avenue: An eighth grader that goes to Grand Avenue Middle School was approached by a stranger in a sedan Wednesday morning, according to an email to parents from Principal Carlo A. Conte.
- Merrick Senior Center Reopens After Being Damaged by Sandy: Seniors gathered at the Merrick Senior Center Monday to celebrate the ribbon cutting for the freshly renovated building that needed to be gutted due to Hurricane Sandy.
- Vine Wine Bar to Host St. Jude's Fundraiser: The Vine Wine Bar, located at 2259 Merrick Rd, is welcoming the public to their second annual fundraiser for St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital on Thursday, April 18 from 6-8 p.m. in honor of the late Judy Mione.
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