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🌱 Patch AM: See how North Merrick students kicked off their first day back

Also check out Super Summer Saturdays on the Merrick Patch calendar

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Good day Merrick! We're here again with what you need to know today. Grab a cup of coffee and read on. ☀️

In today's newsletter:

  • See how North Merrick students kicked off their first day back
  • How a Merrick family keeps fallen 9/11 firefighters' memories alive

Also on today's calendar: Super Summer Saturdays and 9 more events.

Today's riddle: What did the tractor say to the plow? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Saturday: Some sun, then clouds, with a high of 78 and low of 70 degrees.
  • Sunday: Some rain and a thunderstorm, temps: high: 81, low: 68.
  • Monday: Mostly sunny and less humid, with a high of 80 and low of 59 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Pencils, pens and books unpacked for new year in North Merrick Schools (liherald.com) — Families in North Merrick just sent their kids back to Camp Avenue, Old Mill Road and Harold D. Fayette elementary schools, where classrooms were buzzing on the Sept. 1 opening day. Teachers, staff and Superintendent Cynthia Seniuk highlighted new routines, friendships and goals as the district's youngest learners kicked off a fresh year of growth and discovery.
   

• As Long Islanders remember 9/11, the emotion of the day hangs heavy even after 25 years (newsday.com) — Long Islanders gathered Friday at memorials from Point Lookout to Huntington Station to mark 25 years since 9/11, sharing stories of loss, illness and resilience. A Merrick resident at the Point Lookout sunrise service recalled her firefighter uncle's narrow escape and ongoing efforts to honor fallen colleagues, underscoring how deeply the attacks still touch Merrick families and neighbors today.
   

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • I called Vietnam veterans for a pickup of clothing.
    And they no longer do it for merrick. Any other pickup services that can be recommended would be appreciated. Thank you (Nextdoor N.Merrick)
  • Five Guys posted a job opening for Crew Member - 1063 in Merrick. Apply here.
  • Dunkin' posted a job opening for Team Member (Closing Shift) in East Meadow. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Merrick here.

🗞 Nearby News

Bellmore

  • A warm welcome for North Bellmore's growing leaders (liherald.com)
  • 'Pink Ribbons and Cognac' brings breast cancer story to Bellmore stage (liherald.com)

Freeport

  • Puppy Pool Party coming to Freeport Recreation Center (liherald.com)
  • Freeport Public Schools open the 2026-27 school year with more new faces (liherald.com)
  • Author revisits Cosmo icon's fight for women's rights at East Meadow library (liherald.com)

Wantagh

  • Photos: Firefighters Pull Pup From Burning Wantagh Home, NCFM Says No Injuries Reported (patch.com)

Ok Merrick! So now you're in the loop about what's happening today. Thanks for reading, and see you in your inbox next time! Oh -- and if you like what you're reading, invite a friend to Patch AM!

-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: Hold me close John Deere. (Thank you Jenny H. for sending it in!)
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