Good morning, neighbors! Ash DeMello here with your brand-new edition of the Merrick Daily.
First, today’s weather:
Rain; colder in the afternoon. High: 44 Low: 23.
Here are the top five stories in Merrick today:
- Tragedy struck in Massapequa on Tuesday when a Wantagh woman died after being hit by an SUV while crossing the street. The incident occurred at the intersection of Sunrise Highway at Broadway at about 10:50 AM. An investigation is ongoing. (Daily Voice)
- Local libraries are speaking out against the state budget, reports Mallory Wilson. The new budget allows $14 million for library construction aid, which is $20 million less than the prior year. Hear grievances from Seaford and Levittown library staff over at liherald.
- ‘Karen’ used to be just a name, but these days it connotes so much more. The ‘Karen’ meme inspired a Wantagh student’s research, which was published in The Journal of Student Research. Learn what Jennifer Rosen discovered through her studies over at liherald.
- Long Island fire departments issued an alert earlier this week regarding a donation scam. Many Nassau County residents received a mailer from the Volunteer Firefighter Alliance Inc. Farmingdale FD says the organization is not affiliated with any local fire departments. (Daily Voice)
- Find out what’s happening this weekend with a roundup from Merrick Patch! Highlights include a Polar Bear Splash benefiting the local Make-A-Wish chapter and a virtual discussion of Romare Bearden’s art, hosted by…
