🌱 Fourth Arrest In Freeport Murder + Shooting In Amityville

Happy Sunday, Merrick! Here's everything you need to know going on today.

Another local shooting has killed a young person. A fourth person was arrested in connection with the Freeport murder of a Long Beach man. And a new pastrami shop has opened nearby.

First, today's weather:

Mostly cloudy and breezy. High: 56 Low: 45.

Here are the top stories in Merrick today:

1. News 12 Long Island report that a 21-year-old man was shot while driving on Geraldine Avenue at around 11 a.m. in North Amityville on Friday. He survived and was transferred to the hospital. (News 12)
2. Irving's is a new pastrami sandwich store that opened in Farmingdale in late October. A previous location in Woodbury closed this summer. The new shop is at 180 Merritts Road in South Farmingdale. (Daily Voice)
3. The Daily Voice writes that a fourth person has been arrested for the Freeport murder of James Diamond, from Long Beach. Anyibel Madera, age 23, of Freeport, was charged with conspiracy and criminal facilitation for her role. (Daily Voice)
4. Bruce Blakeman talks to WPIX 11 about the close race and his lead over Laura Curran for Nassau County executive. He says he is confident he will the ultimate winner. (WPIX 11 New York)

Merrick Patch Notebook

• Nassau County Police Department has a reminder that turning clocks back an hour today is a reminder to check the batteries in your smoke alarms and carbon monoxide detectors. (Facebook)
• Merrick Library Children's Department is offering Thanksgiving and holiday craft programs this month. (Facebook)

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