With all the hustle and bustle of the news in Merrick, it's easy to miss the big stories. Take a look at the top five stories of June:
5. CHSD Officials Speak of Willingness to Secure Funds For Synthetic Turf: School officials of the Bellmore-Merrick Central High School District spoke of the future board's willingness to secure funds to install synthetic fields on the district's three high schools.
4. Nearby: Cops Respond to Reports of Shots Fired: Police officers responded to Olympia Road in North Bellmore for a call of shots fired involving a Hispanic male riding a motorcycle that fled in a black auto leaving the motorcycle behind.
3. At Least One Injured in Two-Car Merrick Crash: At least one motorist was injured in a two-car collision on Merrick Road.
2. Cops: Dunkin Donuts Robbed in Merrick: An unknown suspect robbed Dunkin Donuts at 56 Sunrise Highway.
1. Cops: Driver Flees After Striking Teen in Calhoun Parking Lot: A man struck a 17-year-old male victim and fled the scene.
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