Kids & Family

Jan. 16: New Ice Rinks, Dr. Oz, Suspicious Vehicle

  1. Twins and former New York Ranger hockey players, the Ferraro brothers, are bringing the ice to East Meadow in the form of a state-of-the-art sports and recreation center in Eisenhower Park. Click here for more details.
  2. A North Merrick native appeared on a nationally syndicated television show late Tuesday afternoon to talk about her experience surviving two strokes at a young age. Click here for more on this story.
  3. Merrick Superintendent Dr. Dominick Palma addressed parents after a man was questioned by police for hanging out on the grounds of Birch School. Click here for more on these two incidents.
  4. A suspicious vehicle was spotted outside of Dinkelmeyer Elementary School in North Bellmore Monday. For a full description of the vehicle and driver, click here.
  5. The South Merrick Community Civic Association will host a special meeting on Tuesday, Jan. 29 in which Nassau County Executive Edward Mangano is the featured guest speaker. Click here for more on this.


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