🌱 Rash Of Burglaries + Tax Cuts + Three Car Crash

Merrick NY

13 October, 2021

1:56 PM

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Good morning, neighbors! It's me again, your host of the Merrick Daily. Some students are getting surfing lessons with The Prep Academy. Wantagh business owners are nervous about a rash of recent burglaries. A three car crash left two injured. And Nassau County Republicans proposed $120 million worth of tax cuts. First, today's weather: Mostly sunny and warm. High: 77 Low: 61. Here are the top stories in Merrick today: Jordan Vallone looks at how the Bellmore-Merrick Central High School District's Prep Academy is taking those with physical and intellectual disabilities on surf lessons in Long Beach this fall. The Prep Academy is a special education program that aims to give students up to age 21 educational, recreational and vocational experiences. (LI Herald) The LI Herald talks to Wantagh business owners who are on edge after a series of robberies around Nassau County. A rash of bank robberies has hit the area in recent weeks. (LI Herald)The Long Island Press polled Long Islanders to find out what restaurant they think has the best wait service. Mercato Kitchen & Cocktails in Massapequa Park took the title for 2021. (Long Island Press)News 12 Long Island reports that a serious crash left two people injured in a three car crash in Copiague on Tuesday. It happened on Sunrise Highway and Bethpage Road around 6 p.m. (News 12)Scott Eidler explains how Republicans in the Nassau County Legislature on Tuesday proposed property tax cuts of $120 million in 2022, and eliminating several positions on Nassau County Executive Laura Curran's staff. (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) Today in Merrick: Camp Marine Science Trip (Rain Date) - North Merrick UFSD. Camp Book Fair Evening Event - North Merrick UFSD, 7 p.m. Merrick Patch Notebook Merrick Library opened registration for a kids' "Pumpkin Time." (Facebook) Nassau County District Attorney and other leaders are calling for jury duty stipend pay to increase to $15 per hour to eliminate financial hardships associated with serving. (Press Release Desk) From our sponsors — thanks for supporting local news! Featured businesses: Add your business here Events: "The Play That Goes Wrong" — Broadway's Funniest Smash Hit Is Back! (October 15) Sondheim, Part 1, with Paul Baer and Richard Knox (October 17) Add your event Announcements: Behind The Scoreboard – More Than A Hockey Story (Details) Add your announcement You're officially in the loop for today. See you all tomorrow morning for another update! If you're loving these newsletters, consider bringing some friends and neighbors on board. 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].