Community Corner

Mammography Van, Game Day at Merrick Library

A look at what's happening in Merrick on Tuesday.

1. The Circle of Hope of Bellmore, Merrick and Wantagh's Mammography Van will be at 2174 Hewlett Ave. in Merrick at 8:30 a.m. The organization will also host a free community health seminar at 7 p.m. to 9:30 p.m.

2. Need something to do today? Gather up the family and go down to the Merrick Public Library for Game Day at 2:30 p.m. to 5:30 p.m. The library will supply refreshments!

3. In case you missed it, Senator Charles Fuschillo recently announced that legislation he supported enacting Jay-J’s Law, which allows for tougher penalties against offenders who have been convicted of repeatedly abusing a child, has been signed into law.

4. Get more news about Merrick's surrounding communities in Crimes Nearby Part II at 12 p.m. 

5. Take a look at some local employment opportunities in Now Hiring at 10 a.m. 

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