Merrick's Top Stories of the Month

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 October: 

5. Friendly's Closes in Bellmore: After being on Merrick Road for more than 30 years, Friendly's closed its doors.

4. Merrick Woman Accused of FEMA Fraud: Jena Sowinski of Merrick allegedly claimed and received more than $18,000 in FEMA disaster assistance after claiming that the apartment she rented at the time of Sandy had been damaged and rendered uninhabitable.

3. Merrick Fire Department Ambulance Reported Stolen: A parked Merrick Fire Department ambulance was reported stolen in October. 

2. Cops: Merrick Ambulance Thief Caught: Salvatore Brecciano of North Merrick was arrested after he allegedly stole a Merrick Fire Department ambulance. 

1. La Piazza Named in Best Pizza in America List: La Piazza makes The Daily Meal's 101 Best Pizzas in America list.