1. On Wednesday morning, a truck fire slowed down traffic on Sunrise Highway in Merrick. To read the full story, click here.
2. Assemblyman David McDonough, R-Merrick, announced that he, in association with the John Theissen Children’s Foundation, is seeking the donation of school supplies for the 2012-13 school year. Click here for more details.
3. Scott Lipsky, professional tennis player that is a Kennedy graduate, recently won a tournament championship in men's professional tennis doubles. See who he defeated and what tournament he won here.
4. Recently, Maximus Salon moved to Carle Place, leaving yet another vacancy on Merrick Road. Come back to Merrick Patch at 10 a.m. to vote on what you would like to see take over the empty space.
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