Hospital Employee Vaccine Refusers Dwindle + Motorcycle Crash

Merrick NY

02 October, 2021

1:35 PM

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Hello, neighbors! I am here with a brand-new copy of the Merrick Daily. The numbers of health care employees refusing the COVID vaccine are lessening, one hospital says. A crash sent a motorcyclist to the hospital. And one of Long Island's oldest bakeries turned 90 years old. First, today's weather: Pleasant with clouds and sun. High: 77 Low: 67. Here are the top stories today in Merrick: Bart Jones reports that the number of employees who refuse to get vaccinated against COVID-19 dropped in at Mount Sinai South Nassau. The figure declined from 68 on Monday to 27 by Friday, the hospital said. (Subscription: Newsday) The Daily Voice has details on a serious motorcycle crash this week in Hicksville. A 58-year-old motorcyclist was hit by a car on West Country Road near the intersection of Newbridge Road and hospitalized with injuries. (Daily Voice) A bakery nearby has been in business for 90 years. One of Long Island's oldest bakeries turns 90. The Bakery, at 282 Hempstead Avenue in West Hempstead, was in Garden City for 60 years and is still owned by the Riesterer family who opened it in the 1930s. (Garden City News) From our sponsors — thanks for supporting local news! Featured businesses: Add your business here Events: Supermensch: The Legend of Shep Gordon Film Screening (October 6) Add your event Announcements: HHH East Thunderbirds Retire James C. Metzger's #21 Jersey (Details) Stressed out caring for a loved one with memory issues? (Details) Add your announcement Job listings: Teachers and Tutors Needed (Details) Add your job listing You're all caught up for today. I'll catch up with you bright and early tomorrow with another update! If you're loving these newsletters, consider bringing some friends and neighbors along for the ride. You can send them this link to subscribe. — Jackie Have a news tip or suggestion for an upcoming Merrick Daily? Reach out anytime to [email protected].