Kids & Family

Weekly Recap: Gun Reported on Train, Canteen to Close

  1. Train Delayed in Merrick after Gun Reported on Board: A train was delayed at the Merrick Train Station Wednesday morning after police received a call from a passenger regarding a suspicious person with a gun on board.
  2. Canteen to Close Doors in Merrick: Canteen, the popular women's clothing store, has lost its lease and will be leaving Merrick around April 1.
  3. Mepham Kids to Shave Heads for Children's Cancer: The Mepham High School students, staff and community will gather on March 20 to raise money and awareness for the fight against children’s cancer.
  4. Postal Service Expected to Cut Saturday Mail Delivery: The United States Postal Service may soon stop delivering mail on Saturdays in an attempt to save roughly $2 billion per year.
  5. Bellmore-Merrick Bulldogs Qualify for State Championships: For the first time, the Bellmore-Merrick Junior Varsity hockey team has qualified for the New York State Championships.


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