🌱 Patch AM: How a Merrick chef turned trade school into a six-figure career

Coming up: Monday BMCE Beginner Yoga on the Merrick Patch calendar

🌱 Patch AM: How Bellmore-Merrick athletes are redefining sportsmanship this season

Be sure to catch Monday BMCE Beginner Yoga on the Merrick Patch calendar

🌱 Patch AM: How Merrick’s own Alex Siegel earned a spot at Virginia

Spotted on the Merrick calendar: Monday BMCE Beginner Yoga

🌱 Patch AM: Merrick Seminar: "Estate Planning 101: What You Need to Know Before It's Too Late" and 10 more events

Happening soon: Friday BMCE Beginner Yoga on the Merrick Patch calendar

🌱 Patch AM: Merrick Seminar: "Estate Planning 101: What You Need to Know Before It's Too Late" and 10 more events

Also, don’t miss Merrick Seminar: “Estate Planning 101: What You Need to Know Before It’s Too Late” on the Merrick Patch calendar

🌱 Patch AM: Merrick Seminar: "Estate Planning 101: What You Need to Know Before It's Too Late" and 10 more events

And check out Merrick Seminar: “Estate Planning 101: What You Need to Know Before It’s Too Late” on the Merrick Patch calendar

🌱 Patch AM: Merrick Seminar: "Estate Planning 101: What You Need to Know Before It's Too Late" and 10 more events

And check out Merrick Seminar: “Estate Planning 101: What You Need to Know Before It’s Too Late” on the Merrick Patch calendar

VIDEO: 2 Suffer Minor Injuries In Merrick House Fire: FD

About 75 firefighters battled the attic and second-floor fire for an hour and a half Tuesday night, fire marshals say.

What Prosecutors Are Saying About A Drug Trafficking Ring That Operated Across Nassau County

A drug trafficking ring operated out of a Queens apartment and sold fentanyl and other drugs across Nassau County, prosecutors say.

Baldwin CVS Declared Structurally Unsafe After Kia Crashes Into It, Injuring 2

A 64-year-old woman crashed her car into a Baldwin CVS Wednesday, injuring her and a passenger and rendering the building unsafe.

Baldwin School District Welcomes Over 20 New Teachers

The Baldwin School district opened its doors to new staff last week, onboarding the incoming teachers before students arrived.

Nassau County Student Athletes Of The Week: Calhoun High School’s Dual Champion Track & Field Teams

The 2025-26 season was a big one for Calhoun High School track & field, a program that brought home titles in boys and girls’ team events.

Nassau County Athlete Of The Week: Scott Weisbrot, Team USA Para Hockey World Cup Goal Scorer

A 28-year-old Merrick man scored in the first ever Para Hockey World Cup this week.

Long Island Man Competes For U.S. In 1st-Ever Para Hockey World Cup, Scores In Belgium

28-year-old Scott Weisbrot is representing Team USA this weekend, while hoping to inspire other athletes with disabilities.

E-Biker Hospitalized With Head Trauma After Crash In Baldwin: PD

A man was hospitalized Tuesday after he got into a crash while riding his e-bike, police say.

Baldwin Beach Club Property Cleared For Demolition As Neighbors Wonder What Comes Next

Baldwin Harbor residents called for the Town of Hempstead to act on the abandoned Oakwood Beach Club property at Tuesday’s town meeting.

Merrick Train Station Parking Lot is Long Overdue

The Merrick Train Station Parking Lot of Merrick Ave and Hewlett Ave is long overdue because of cracks, worn asphalt, and deteriorating.

A Unique Lens: The Neurodivergent Perspective on Current Events

Discover how neurodivergent perspectives bring greater depth, detail, empathy, and fresh insight to today's biggest stories.

Levittown Man Arrested For Lewd Conduct Toward 17-Year-Old Girl: PD

A Levittown man was arrested last week after a 17-year-old girl reported him committing a lewd act while looking at her, police say.

What is Autisticana?

Autisticana: A neurodivergent company where creators on the spectrum write blogs to inspire others to find their own voices.

Spotlight- Rich Walker- LI's Comedian and Entertainer

RICH WALKER- LI Comedy's Living Legend

Uniondale Crash Leaves Pedestrian Hospitalized In Critical Condition: PD

Police say a 39-year-old man is in critical condition Friday after a Thursday night crash in Uniondale.

Son Of ‘Long Island Lolita’ Charged With Animal Cruelty In Possible Microwave Killing Of Cat: PD

The son of “Long Island Lolita” Amy Fisher is facing animal cruelty charges in Florida this week, police say.

24-Year-Old Man Seriously Hurt In Fall From E-Bike Early Friday In Merrick: Police

He was taken by police ambulance to a local hospital where he remains in critical but stable condition, Nassau police say.

Driver Dies After Car Crash In Uniondale, Police Say

A 25-year-old man was pronounced dead Wednesday after a crash on Hempstead Turnpike, police say.

Freeport Man Sentenced To 42 Years In Prison In Connection With MS-13-Related Machete Murders: DOJ

A 26-year-old man will serve 42 years in jail after pleading guilty to involvement in a pair of decade-old, gang-related murders, per DOJ

Nassau Duo Arrested After Illegal Gambling Machines Found In Businesses: PD

Two men were arrested in Roosevelt Monday night after police found illegal gambling machines at their establishments.

Fireworks Near Me: July 4th Events Around Merrick For 2026

Your guide to fireworks, parades and other July 4 celebrations of America’s 250th anniversary in and around Merrick.

Student Athlete Of The Week: Bellmore-Merrick Bowler Riley Kolinsky

This summer, Patch is looking back at the athletes who defined the 2025-26 sports seasons. Up next is Bellmore-Merrick’s Riley Kolinsky.

Police Identify 4-Year-Old Who Died After Parkway Crash

A 4-year-old boy who died June 24 following a June 17 crash on the Southern State Parkway was identified Monday, police say.

Merrick Sixth Graders Celebrate Moving Up Day

Wednesday was an important day for sixth graders in Merrick as they celebrated moving up day.

2026 July 4 Fireworks Guide For Merrick

Your guide to fireworks, parades and other July 4 celebrations of America's 250th anniversary in and around Merrick.

4-Year-Old Child In Critical Condition Was Trapped In Car During LI Crash: Patch PM

Also: Teen hurt in e-bike crash: PD / Sweet strawberry fest memories / Billy Joel's agent honored / LI father sexually abused daughter: DA

North Merrick School District Announces New Principal

Meghan Dixon will be taking over as principal at Old Mill Road, starting July 1.

4-Year-Old Child In Critical Condition After Being Trapped In Car During Parkway Crash, Police Say

A 4-year-old child was taken to the hospital in critical condition after a crash on the Southern State Parkway left them trapped in a car.

Burglar Takes iPads From Merrick Elementary School, Police Say

A burglar broke into Chatterton Elementary School Sunday night and stole 26 iPads, police say.

Accident Investigation Closes Lanes On Southern State Parkway, State Police Confirm

Lanes are closed on the Southern State Parkway Wednesday afternoon as police investigate an accident, state troopers confirmed.

Search Ongoing For SUV Involved In Hit-And-Run That Injured Merrick Teens, Police Say

Two teenaged girls were hospitalized after an SUV struck them while they crossed Sunrise Highway, police say.

17 Elementary Students Taken To Hospital After Hazmat Incident, Fire Marshal Says

17 elementary schoolers were taken to NUMC Wednesday after an accident released calcium hydroxide into a classroom, officials say.

Man Arrested In North Merrick After Standing In Traffic With A Gun, Police Say

A Roosevelt man is facing weapons charges Tuesday after police say he was impeding traffic in North Merrick while in possession of a gun.