Merrick, NY News &amp; Events

Married NYPD cops from LI fired for refusing to answer questions about blaze at their home

Prosecutors: Elmont man, 23, charged with fatally stabbing 33-year-old roommate

Upcoming Events

Friday, January 2

Alzheimer's Disease Resource Center Caregiver Meeting

Jan2

Find emotional support, discuss challenges, share experiences and get practical advice, connect with empathetic individuals who understand the challenges of Alzheimer's caregiving and receive guidance, resources and techniques for establishing emotional well-being for yourself and loved ones, hosted by the Alzheimer's Disease Resource Center (ADRC), register

Where

Merrick Library

2279 Merrick Ave.

Merrick, NY

Phone

631-580-4416

Price

free

Website

adrcinc.org

Farmer's Market

Jan2

Come to themarket to pick up all your favorite farm-fresh fruits & vegetables, and locally-made goods – from produce to flowers, pickles to coffee, savory breads tosweet treats. While there, enjoy games and activities, listen to live music, and take part in market events and programming. Held in parking field 8

Where

Eisenhower Park

Merrick Ave.

East Meadow, NY

Phone

516-832-2591 x 103

Price

free

Website

cornell.edu

Online: Current Events in Perspective

Jan8

Morton Kugal will offer his perspective on the people and events that shape our world today, Zoom meeting ID is 864 1917 6721, passcode is 232437

Where

Freeport Memorial Library

144 W. Merrick Rd.

Freeport, NY

Phone

516-379-3274

Price

free

Website

freeportlibrary.info

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