🌱 Merrick Patch: Everything Going On Today (Wed, Jan 25)

The quickest way to get caught up on the most important things happening today in Merrick.

Latest Hospital Capacity In Merrick Area

Updated federal data shows how many hospital beds are currently filled in Nassau County and across NY.

New York American Water Urges Water Conservation

Technology, Tools, and Other Tips to Assist Customers

Baby Dies After Hit-And-Run Crash: Patch PM

Also: Firefighters rescue 7 ducklings from storm drain / First female fire captain says "you have to give back" / Ex-NYPD officer sentenced

Mepham Holding In-Person St. Baldrick's Shave In May

Participants need to sign up in advance to get their head shaved for charity.

Merrick Mother And Daughter Create Award-Winning Documentary

Samantha Horowitz and her mother, Tara Notrica, have created an award-winning documentary about Notrica's health struggles.

Nassau Fire Leaves 13 Families Homeless

Police say the fire broke out in an apartment early Tuesday morning. No one was injured.

NYAW Offers Eight College Scholarships for Students

For students pursuing water-related studies, deadline to apply is March 31, 2021

ICYMI: Virtual Forums Planned On New York American Water Study

In a previous story, residents will start commenting Tuesday on the state's examination of a possible public takeover of American Water.

NYAW Announces Annual Emergency Responder Grant Program

Deadline to Apply is March 17, 2021

King Quality Donates New Roof To Retired Roosevelt Nurse

Sandra Jenkins has been donating food to neighbors in need affected by the pandemic.

Calhoun Seniors Are Among First Female Eagle Scouts

Julia Kirpalani and Amritha Jacob are among the first women to be named Eagle Scouts in the country.

Community Remembers, Honors Jo-Jo Wright

The Uniondale community is paying tribute to the 15-year-old basketball star, who died in a car crash Wednesday afternoon.

Hempstead Town Awards Grant To Cerebral Palsy Association

The grant of more than $434,000 will allow the association to purchase PPE and keep its members safe during the pandemic.

Merrick Cub Scouts Collected Hundreds Of Coats For Donation

The scouts partnered with the school district to hold a coat drive, and shattered all of their expectations.

Nassau Police Officers, Medic Help Deliver Baby In Ambulance

The mother was on her way to the hospital when she started giving birth, so the officers and medics jumped into action.

Southern State Parkway Crash: Police ID 2 People Killed

The crash occurred on a stretch of the parkway known as "Blood Alley."

Swastika Found Etched Into Nassau Driveway

Someone carved the hate symbol into the freshly poured driveway of a Merrick home.

Merrick Home Completely Destroyed By Fire: WATCH

The home was completely engulfed by flames, which destroyed everything.

WATCH: Young Girl, Police Save Swan Trapped In Nassau Storm Drain

The young girl first heard the swan's cries for help. Officers and wildlife experts were able to get it free.

BLM Marchers Return To Merrick To Protest Jacob Blake Shooting

Merrick was the site of many protests earlier this year. Marchers returned to the streets to demand justice for Jacob Blake.

NYAW Announces Scholarship Award to Calhoun High School Student

Sarah Multer Receives $3,000 Scholarship to Pursue Her Career in Mechanical Engineering

Merrick Heroes: Help Patch Recognize Those Making A Difference

The helpers are the people who make life better. Nominate your Local Heroes to give them the recognition they deserve, presented by Ring.

Canon U.S.A. Sponsors 15th Annual Japan Center Essay Competition

The Virtual 15th Annual Essay Competition Was Organized by Japan Center at Stony Brook University

Nassau Legislator Wants Review Of Former Officer Who Used Slur

Edward Serrao, a former Nassau County police officer, was caught on video using a racial slur against protesters in Merrick.

Hempstead Town Honors Bellmore-Merrick's Top Students

The town held a special event to celebrate the valedictorians and salutatorians of the class of 2020.

Merrick Protests Grow After Confrontation

Thousands of people marched through Merrick and shut down the Southern State Parkway this week.

Merrick Residents Confront Black Lives Matter Protesters: WATCH

A group of mostly white Merrick residents tried to stop peaceful protesters from marching, yelling "Go west!" toward a more diverse town.

Local Heroes: Jill Levine And Brooke Jones, Who Help Feed Others

Brooke Jones and Jill Levine created a group to buy and send food to health professionals, helping both them and the restaurants in town.

Study Finds Retiring Fossil Fuel Unit Will Save $300 Million

Report Expects Continued Decline in Northport Power Station Use From 55% of Plant Capacity in 2005 to 2.9% by 2035

Merrick Heroes: Help Patch Recognize Those Making A Difference

We all know someone who's making a difference in this difficult time. Let's give them some of the recognition they deserve.

'Talkin' Golf with Ann Liguori' starts 2nd Season on WFAN

Ann interviews top names in the world of golf

Good Samaritans Help Lost, Injured Dog On LI: Patch PM

Also: 3 die of coronavirus at LI retirement home / Marathon delayed / Burglar hits 16 businesses / Business recovery / Coronavirus vaccine?

Top Prize Lotto Ticket Sold At Nassau Store

Whoever has the winning Take Five ticket is now $30,000 richer.

New York American Water Investment Summary for 2019

Company Invested Over $55.5 Million in System Improvements for Customers

Teen Stabbed, Beaten While Leaving School: Patch PM

Also: Heart transplant baby home safe / Sporting goods store owner illegally sold guns: SCDA / Flu uptick / Sgt. brings dog from Afghanistan

Nassau County Police Officers Rescue Dog From Freezing Waters

The dog fell into a creek and was struggling to stay above water when the officers arrived in their boat.

Canadian Company Buys New York American Water

The Long Island water utility sold for more than $600 million to the multi-billion-dollar Liberty Utilities Co. and its subsidary.

Nassau Opens Warming Centers Ahead Of Record-Breaking Cold

Those who need a warm place to spend the day are urged to use one of the warming centers.

New York American Water Rates To Rise For LI Customers

Customers could see an increase of more than 6 percent, depending on the area they live in.

Travel Like A Local: Submit Your Town For Our 2018 Travel Guide

Whether you've got the best brewery around or a music festival that rivals Coachella, tell us why your town should be a destination in 2018.