🌱 Knife-Wielding Man At LIRR Station + Nor'Easter Forecast

Merrick NY

25 October, 2021

5:54 PM

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Happy Tuesday, Merrick! Here's everything you need to know about what's happening today in town. A knife-wielding man disturbed commuters on the LIRR yesterday. Two weather watches are in place for Nassau County today. And a man hurt police officers during an arrest in Roosevelt. First, today's weather: Periods of rain, some heavy. High: 64 Low: 54. Here are the top stories today in Merrick: Jerry Barmash writes that officers were hurt when they attempted to arrest a Roosevelt man on Friday. Gregory Booker, 57, refused to comply with multiple verbal commands at the corner of Woods Avenue and Gilbert Place. (Patch) WIPX 11 repots that a man was menacing commuters with a knife Monday morning at the Hicksville LIRR station. It happened before 6 a.m. (WPIX 11 New York)Patch has the weather warnings for today's Nor'Easter. A flash flood watch is in effect from Monday night at 8 p.m. until Tuesday at 5 p.m. in Nassau and a wind advisory will last from 2 p.m. Tuesday until 6 a.m. Wednesday. (Patch)News 12 Long Island explains that the Valley Stream School District received shooting threats Monday morning against North High School and Memorial Junior High. Both schools opened today on lockdown mode. (News 12) Today's Merrick Daily is brought to you by GoodRx, a Patch Brand Partner. Recognizing the early signs of the common cold is important in helping prevent yourself and others from getting sick. Here's what you need to know about the causes of the common cold, its symptoms and how you can combat this seasonal malady. Today in Merrick: DRO, Feast of St. Demetrios, North Merrick UFSD. Parent University, North Merrick UFSD, 7 p.m. From our sponsors — thanks for supporting local news! Featured businesses: Add your business here Events: WEBINAR: Common Hand Conditions & Care (October 27) Save 15 Percent On Boo-tiful Flowers This Halloween! (October 31) Add your event Announcements: Behind The Scoreboard — Lady Racing Drivers Need Financial Boost (Details) Add your announcement For sale: Florida condo for sale (Details) Add your item That's it for today! I'll see you soon. 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].