Weekly Recap: Eatery Closes, Merrick Couple Victimized

Busy week? No worries. Patch highlighted the top stories of the week so you can catch up on all of the local news. This week, the top stories are:

3. Merrick Couple Victimized by Unlicensed Contractor: A Centereach man was arrested after he allegedly promised to renovate a Merrick couple's kitchen and then stole $10,000 without completing the work. 

2. Merrick Woman Accused of FEMA Fraud: Jena Sowinski allegedly received thousands in FEMA disaster assistance after claiming her apartment was inhabitable after Sandy, when it was not. 

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