House Fire + DWI With Toddler + Kid-Friendly Halloween Events

Merrick NY

03 October, 2021

5:30 PM

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Welcome back, Merrick! Here's everything you need to know to get this Monday started off right. A house fire critically injured two people. A man was charged with driving drunk with a two-year-old in the car. Looking for Halloween events for the littler kids? Check out some nearby options. First, today's weather: A couple of afternoon showers. High: 76 Low: 64. Here are the top stories in Merrick today: Jerry Barmash reports that a teenager and an 82-year-old man were critically injured in a Nassau house fire. The home was on Marshall Street in Elmont and the Elmont Fire Department also rescued a 14-year-old girl from the second floor and a 75-year-old woman was saved from a window. (Patch) The Daily Voice writes that 32-year-old Jose Urquia Dominguez of Roosevelt, was charged after police said he drove a vehicle while drunk with a two-year-old passenger in the back seat.It happened in Island Park early Sunday morning. (Daily Voice) John Asbury explains how Hempstead Town Councilwoman Dorothy Goosby was honored for her work on voting rights with Hempstead Town Plaza being named after the 83-year-old. She is running for her eighth term on the town council this year.(Subscription: Newsday) Two kid-friendly Halloween events are on tap nearby. The-Not-So-Spooky Ghost Puppet Show will be at Long Island Children's Museum in Garden City on October 11, 11:30 a.m. and 1 p.m. Otto's Animated Children's Story at Hicks Nurseries in Westbury runs daily now through Oct. 31 and it's free. (LongIsland.com) Erica Marcus checks out a new restaurant in Valley Stream serving Guyanese food. Flavor N' Spice opened this summer on Dutch Broadway in Valley Stream. (Subscription:Newsday) Today's Merrick Daily is brought to you by Newrez, a leading nationwide mortgage lender. Make a smart move for your future and refinance with Newrez today. Call 844-979-1707 to connect with a Newrez loan officer. Newrez, LLC (NMLS #3013) Merrick Patch Notebook Merrick Library will have Live Music in the Garden on Thursday, October 14 from 7 to 8 p.m. in the garden with local musician Matt Barthel. (Facebook) 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: Stressed out caring for a loved one with memory issues? (Details) Ryan Bell Receives Suffolk Lacrosse Enners Award (Details) Add your announcement Job listings: Teachers and Tutors Needed (Details) Add your job listing Now you're in the loop and ready to start this Monday off right. See you all tomorrow for another update! If you're enjoying these newsletters, consider inviting some of your friends and neighbors to follow along. 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].