Teacher Accused Of Abusing Second Student + Family Escapes Fire

Merrick NY

09 October, 2021

4:12 PM

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Hello, neighbors! I'm here with the latest copy of the Merrick Daily. A family of five managed to escape a large fire. The cats rescued from the North Bellmore hoarder house need donations. A doctor was sentenced for doling out illegal drugs. And a Nassau man is accused of sexually abusing a second young student. First, today's weather: Windy with a shower or two. High: 67 Low: 62. Here are the top stories today in Merrick: News 12 Long Island has the story on how a family of five and a neighbor escaped a massive fire that damaged two homes in Massapequa. It happened at 3 a.m. on Baltimore Ave. early Saturday morning. (News 12) News 12 also looks at the SPCA's pleas for donations after rescuing over 70 cats from a North Bellmore home. Dozens need homes and many need medical attention. (News 12) Jerry Barmash writes about Nassau Coliseum's new COVID-19 health safety guidelines. Guests must show proof of vaccination or negative COVID-19 results to attend the Michael Buble concert on Oct. 15. (Patch) The Daily Voice reports that a former doctor from Amityville was sentenced for conspiring to illegally distribute Oxycodone. Tameshwar Ammar, age 53, was sentenced on Thursday to five years in prison. (Daily Voice) A teacher who lives in Hicksville but works in New Jersey is accused of sexually assaulting two students, one 11 years old. The 68-year-old Apparao Sunkara was originally arrested in March and now new charges have been added. (Daily Voice) Today in Merrick: Walk Now for Autism Speaks, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., Freeport schools Merrick Patch Notebook The Nassau County Police Department issued an alert following a rise in the number of larcenies being reported at gyms and fitness centers. Valuables are being taken from lockers or parked vehicles. (Daily Voice) From our sponsors — thanks for supporting local news! Featured businesses: Add your business here Events: Get 10% Off Your L.L.Bean Purchase Online And In Stores (October 11) FREE WEBINAR | "Italy's Great Artists: Nicola Pisano" (October 12) "Shared Legacies" Virtual Film Screening (October 13) "The Play That Goes Wrong" — Broadway's Funniest Smash Hit Is Back! (October 15) Add your event Announcements: Behind The Scoreboard – More Than A Hockey Story (Details) Add your announcement That's it for today. I'll see you back in your inbox tomorrow morning with a new update! If you're loving 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? Email me at [email protected].