🌱 School Flag With Military Family Members + Pedestrian Killed

Happy Saturday, neighbors! Here's everything you need to know going on today.

An elderly man was hit by a car and killed in Uniondale. Nassau's public takeover of New York American Water is official. And Merrick students are getting into the spirit of Veteran's Day.

First, today's weather:

Mostly sunny. High: 54 Low: 43.

Here are the top stories in Merrick today:

1. Patch has details on a fatal pedestrian incident in Uniondale. An 83-year-old man was driving a 2010 GMC west on Jerusalem Avenue, near Edgemere Avenue, at 11:23 p.m. when he hit a 72-year-old man who died at the scene. (Patch)
2. Andrew Garcia explains that Gov. Kathy Hochul has signed legislation for the public takeover of New York American Water — a private water supplier serving ratepayers in Merrick, Bellmore and other Town of Hempstead communities. (LI Herald)
3. Jerry Barmash has details on Veterans Day events at the Levy Lakeside School. The elementary school is posting its second annual Field of Honor flag display on the front lawn with names of students' family members who served in the armed services. Proceeds of flag sales will benefit the Nassau County Veterans Service Agency. The school is also accepting donations of personal items and toiletries that will get sent to veterans overseas. (Patch)
4. It's almost ice skating season. NY Metro Parents list the top 16 rinks on Long Island. There are rinks nearby in Bellmore, Massapequa and Freeport. (NY Metro Parents)

Merrick Patch Notebook

• Magician Mike returns to Adelphi PAC on Nov. 13. (Garden City News)
• Kiwanis Club of Merrick is planning this year's Holiday Toy Drive, Food For Those in Need Collection and a holiday wrapping project at Roosevelt Field Mall. (Facebook)

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