- The South Merrick Civic Association welcomed Nassau County Executive Edward P. Mangano as guest speaker at its monthly meeting Tuesday, where he spoke on procuring federal aid for those affected by Hurricane Sandy. Click here for more.
- Ramiek Smalls, 24, of Freeport, was sentenced to 47 years to life in prison for shooting a rival gang member to death in the parking lot of a Hempstead bar. Click here for more in this week's edition of Crimes Nearby.
- Are you unemployed and looking for work? We've gathered up some look work opportunities for you to sift through. For more on these opportunities, click here.
- Assemblyman Dave McDonough, R-Merrick, announced that he will be hosting a blood drive in support of Long Island Blood Services. For details on the blood drive, click here.
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