Kids & Family

Feb. 27: Potter's Pub Closing, FEMA Deadline Extended, Blood Drives

  1. In a Facebook announcement Monday night, Potter's Pub told patrons they would be shuttering the East Meadow bar and eatery Saturday. Click this link for more.
  2. Governor Andrew M. Cuomo announced that the deadline for residents living in one of the 13 disaster-declared counties to register for FEMA assistance has been extended to March 29. Click here for the details.
  3. A group of students from John F. Kennedy High School recently volunteered in their local community to aid in the relief of Hurricane Sandy victims. For more on this story, click here.
  4. Assemblyman Dave McDonough, R-Merrick, reminded residents that he will be hosting a blood drive in support of Long Island Blood Services. It will take place on Thursday. For more on this blood drive, click this link.
  5. Also on Thursday, the Merrick Fire Department will be hosting a blood drive at Empire Hose Company 3, located at 2300 Merrick Ave., on from 4-8:30 p.m. Click this link for all of the details.


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