🌱 Loaded Gun Found In Traffic Stop + How Republicans Won Nassau

Up and at 'em, Merrick! Let's get this Tuesday started. Here's what's going on today in Merrick.

A traffic stop in Inwood led police to discover a loaded handgun. The New York Times examines the Republican upset in last week's elections in Nassau. And check out some impressive and unique nearby houses for sale. Board of education meetings are tonight.

First, today's weather:

Sunny and nice. High: 62 Low: 50.

Here are the top stories today in Merrick:

1. The New York Times looks into how Republicans won big in Nassau this year when technically there are more registered Democrats in the county. Some experts point to dissatisfaction with national political issues. (The New York Times)
2. The Daily Voice reports that an Inwood traffic stop led to the discovery of a loaded handgun. Jean Francois, age 18, and Melchizedek Neverson, age 18, both of Brooklyn, were arrested on Saturday. (Daily Voice)
3. Patch shows off a selection of impressive nearby houses for sale. New construction in Oceanside and an Oyster Bay Cove estate once owned by a famous artist's family are on the list. (Patch)

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Today in Merrick:

• Board of Education Meeting, Merrick schools, 7:15 p.m.
• Board Of Education Meeting, HDF, North Merrick UFSD, 7 p.m.
• November Membership Meeting: Wildlife in Need of Rescue and Rehabilitation with Bobby Horvath, South Shore Audubon Society, 7:30 p.m.

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• United Way Of Long Island gave out 10 $1,000 scholarships to students in SUNY Nassau's nursing program, part of its DREAMS for Youth scholarship Program. (Patch)

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