🌱 Ten-Digit Dialing Starts + Armed, At-Large Robber In Merrick

Good morning, Merrick! Let's get you all caught up to start this Sunday, October 24 off on an informed note. Here's everything happening today in town.

Don't forget to change your saved 516 numbers. Ten-digit dialing starts today. An armed robber is on the loose after hitting a Subway store in North Merrick. And a new kitchen store has opened nearby.

First, today's weather:

Some sun, then clouds. High: 62 Low: 58.

Here are the top stories today in Merrick:

1. Patch tells us that ten-digit dialing for 516 numbers starts today. Nassau County residents should change any pre-programmed numbers like emergency, security and medical saved numbers. The change is coming because a new three-digit number will be used nationwide to reach the National Suicide Prevention and Mental Health Crisis Line. (Patch)
2. A new kitchen showroom store has opened in Levittown. Wren Kitchen is a U.K.-based chain and this is their first Long Island location. (Patch)
3. A man was convicted for his role in a burglary ring that targeted homes in gated communities on the North Shore of Nassau. Brayan Castano, 33, of Elmhurst, Queens, was convicted on Friday for seven counts of burglary in the second degree, attempted burglary in the second degree, and possession of burglar’s tools. (Daily Voice)
4. The Daily Voice writes that a suspect is at large after an armed robbery at a Long Island Subway sandwich shop. A man entered the store at 1341 Jerusalem Ave. in North Merrick, just before 9 p.m. Friday. (Daily Voice)
5. The Island Now talks to Jason Abelove, Democratic candidate for Hempstead town supervisor. He's critical of current Supervisor Don Clavin's allocation of pandemic relief money among other issues. (The Island Now)

Today in Merrick:

• Village of Freeport Fall Festival with Freeport Fire Department, 46 Ocean Ave, Freeport, noon to 5 p.m.

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— Jackie

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