Halloween Drive-In Movies + 9-Mile Swim For Pets + Pedestrian Hit

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A Bellmore man plans to swim 9 miles to raise money for animals. A new Halloween-themed drive-in movie series is starting soon. Merrick and North Merrick both have Board of Education meetings.

First, today's weather:

Times of clouds and sun. High: 69 Low: 59.

Here are the top stories in Merrick today:

1. Patch has the details on Nassau County's first Halloween theme drive-in movie series at Eisenhower Park in Westbury. "Scared in the Park After Dark" will be free screenings of cult classics and family favorites, such as "Psycho" and "Casper" starting on Saturday, Oct. 16. (Patch)
2. News 12 Long Island explains that Nassau County Office of Hispanic Affairs is wrapping up Hispanic Heritage Month celebrations with an Oct. 15 closing ceremony. Distinguished individuals will be recognized by Nassau County Executive Laura Curran. (News 12)
3. Newsday reports that a pedestrian was hit and killed on Old Country Road in New Cassel. It happened on Old Country Road, near Hilton St. at 4 a.m. on Monday. (Subscription: Newsday)
4. A Bellmore man is planning a 9-mile swim to benefit animal rescue. Tom Collings wants to honor Rosy, his 15-year-old golden retriever mix who recently died and is raising money for a Wantagh animal rescue nonprofit. (Subscription: Newsday)

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Today in Merrick:

• Board of Education Meeting, 7:15 p.m., Merrick schools.
• PTA District Council Meeting, North Merrick UFSD, 9 a.m.
• Evacuation Drill (Rain Date) - North Merrick UFSD, 2:35 p.m.
• Board Of Education Meeting, HDF, North Merrick UFSD, 7 p.m.

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