Kids & Family
Weekly Recap: Most Challenging Schools, Heightened Security, Robbie's Run
The top stories from the past week on Merrick Patch.
- Bellmore-Merrick High Schools Named Among Nation's Most Challenging: Mepham, Kennedy and Calhoun High Schools have been ranked nationally in the “Most Challenging High Schools” list published by the Washington Post.
- Police: Adding Patrols, Heighten Security After Several Stranger Incidents: In light of several "stranger" incidences in the Merrick community, County Executive Edward P. Mangano directed the Nassau County Police Department to increase patrols and heighten security in the Merrick neighborhood, especially this weekend during Kids Fest.
- Lakeside to Host Eighth Annual Robbie's Run: The eighth annual Robbie’s Run will take place on April 28 at Levy-Lakeside Elementary School in Merrick.
- Bellmore-Merrick Participates in LI Restaurant Week: Long Island Restaurant Week will be hosted from April 28 to May 5, and customers can get a three-course meal from a number of local restaurants for just $27.95 per person.
- "Gary on the Go" Coming to North Merrick: Hempstead Town Councilman Gary Hudes invites residents to meet with him at Sacred Heart Church in North Merrick on Monday, April 29, 2013 at 5 p.m., as part of his “Gary on the Go” Sixth District tour.
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