April 17: Tax Day Freebies, Kennedy Announces Student of the Month

1. Today is the last day to file your taxes and in honor of Tax Day, several stores, restaurants and online resources are offering deals on some items. Read more about it on Bellmore Patch, Merrick Patch and East Meadow Patch.

2. Kennedy High School in Bellmore recently announced its Student of the Month for the month of March. Read more about it on Bellmore Patch.

3. Have you met Merrick's Whiz Kid this week?  Read more about the Calhoun student here.

4. Construction has started in the rear lot of East Meadow's Meadowbrook Shopping Center. Read more here.

5. Why not enjoy some wine and take part in a good cause? The Vine-Wine Bar in Merrick will host a fundraiser for St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital on April 23. Read more here.