Kids & Family

Feb. 26: Prize Winner Gives Back, Police Warn Locals

  1. Due to his Tyler Bissoondial’s contest win, the Reinhard School received a SAMCAM 760 camera and Bissoondial was awarded $500, which he graciously donated to the school. Click here for more.
  2. Nassau County Police are investigating several phone scam incidents in which a family member is threatened or is allegedly injured and in need of money, police said. Click here for the details.
  3. A Freeport family is looking for the family dog that's been missing since Feb. 20.  Jake is described as a male neutered Pit Bull who is very friendly and will come if his name is called. Click here for more.
  4. The South Merrick Community Civic Association will be meeting on Feb. 26 at 7 p.m. in the Merrick Golf Course Clubhouse. Click here for the details.
  5. The Merrick Fire Department will be hosting a blood drive at Empire Hose Company 3, located at 2300 Merrick Ave., on Thursday, Feb. 28 from 4-8:30 p.m. Click here for more information on this event.


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