Heavy Rain, Gusts Over 50 MPH 'Recipe For Power Outages': Clavin

The storm is expected to intensify overnight Wednesday on Long Island.

🌱 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.

Unemployment Rate Improves In Merrick Area: Feds

The unemployment rate in Nassau County decreased recently.

The Bristal at Jericho Hosts Centennial Birthday Celebrations

Peter Thomann Of Calhoun High Wins Lacrosse Showcase MVP Award

Lacrosse booster James C. Metzger presented inaugural award and team cup.

Fireworks Near Me: Merrick's 4th Of July 2021

Patch has your complete guide to Fourth of July fireworks shows, parades and other celebrations in and around Merrick.

FAFSA Completions Down In NY: How Merrick Area Schools Compare

See how college aid applications changed for Merrick area high schools.

Nassau County District Attorney: Seaford Luxury Boat Broker Charged With Allegedly Stealing More Than $35K From Client

Brendan Daly, 61, of Seaford, was arrested Wednesday and charged with one count of grand larceny in the third degree (a D felony). The d ...

Nassau County Ahead Of Biden's Coronavirus Vaccine Goal

Here is how the Merrick area is doing in the race to vaccinate its population.

4th Of July Fireworks 2021 Near Merrick

Patch has your complete guide to Fourth of July fireworks shows, parades and other celebrations in and around Merrick.

Nassau County District Attorney: Freeport Woman Pleads Guilty In Fatal Crash That Killed Mother And Injured Son

Nicole Pollock, 28, of Freeport, pleaded guilty before Judge Patricia Harrington to aggravated vehicular homicide (a B felony), manslaug ...

Nassau Community College: The Nassau Community College Board Of Trustees'Schedule Of Meetings For Mnday, June 21, 2021

See the latest announcement from Nassau Community College.

Hazardous Weather Outlook Issued For Long Island

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Home Prices In Merrick Area Increased Recently: See How Much

Home prices are slightly higher in the Merrick area recently. See how much.

Firefighters Battle House Fire In Merrick

It took more than four hours to get the blaze under control.

McDonough: 'Unthinkable' For Children To Wear Masks

The Merrick assemblyman sponsored a bill that would eliminate a mask mandate for children in schools and camps.

Merrick's Craig Allen Celebrates 40 Years at WCBS Radio

The longtime meteorologist, who has been working from his home "weather center" for decades, also gives back to the community.

Nassau Community College: *Please Note That These Meetings Have Been Canceled.  They Will Be Rescheduled.

See the latest announcement from Nassau Community College.

Merrick Area Unemployment Decreases: Feds

Nassau County's unemployment rate is lower than the New York average.

Father's Day Surprise: Share Photo On Merrick Patch

Publish a photo of pops on the Merrick Patch for Father’s Day 2021 to share your favorite father-son or father-daughter moments.

Nassau Community College: The Nassau Community College Board Of Trustees'Schedule Of Meetings For Tuesday, June 8, 2021

See the latest announcement from Nassau Community College.

Calhoun Track And Field Dominate Conference Meet

The student-athletes, who advanced to the divisional tournament, won their 64th straight event.

Merrick To Hold Memorial Day Ceremony At Veteran Memorial Park

The local American Legion is organizing the event for Monday morning.

New York American Water Urges Water Conservation

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'Illogical' Forcing Young Children To Wear Mask: McDonough

The Merrick-based assemblyman said the governor needs to end "this unnecessary mandate."

Merrick Coffee Shop 'Closer To Normal' As Mask Guidelines Ease

It's been a "crazy upward trajectory," store partner Joe Vitale told Patch about his decision to open a second location during the pandemic.

The Digital Divide: How Merrick Area Compares In Internet Usage

U.S. shows great variance in access and use of high-speed internet.

Merrick Budget Vote Hours Extended

The Merrick Board of Education is giving residents an extra hour to go to the polls Tuesday night.

Stop & Shop Hosts Ice Cream Social for Nurses Appreciation Week

Stop & Shop Thanked Nurses at Mount Sinai South Nassau Hospital By Hosting an Ice Cream Social for Nurses Appreciation Week

Graduation 2021: Surprise Your Graduate By Sharing A Photo On Patch

Tell us why your grad is special and send a message of congratulations on Merrick Patch.

Merrick Students Are Altruistic In Support Of Ill Children

The Levy Lakeside School Student Council donated to The Ronald McDonald House and St. Jude's Children's Research Hospital.

See How Rents Have Changed In Merrick Area

The fair market rent for a two-bedroom rental increased from the previous year.

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

Merrick Resident Joins Honor Society At University Of Scranton

Alaina Ciorra, a psychology major, is among more than five dozen students inducted into Alpha Sigma Nu.

How Much Of Nassau County Population Is Vaccinated?

Here is how the Merrick area is doing in the race to vaccinate its population.

Calhoun Boys Volleyball Team Wins First County Tournament

They swept Bethpage for the title Tuesday.

Mother’s Day: Share Your Dearest Photo On Merrick Patch

Share your favorite mother-son or mother-daughter photo and sentiments, and we’ll feature it on the Merrick Patch.

2021 College Aid: How Merrick Area Compares In Application Rates

FAFSA completions are down nationally. Here is how Merrick area high schools have done so far.

State Senate Passes Bill To Municipalize New York American Water

The bill creates the Nassau County Water Authority, which would be in charge of municipalizing the utility.