Merrick, NY News & Events

Check out Merrick restaurants, events, weather, high school sports and more Nassau County news.

He's 105, he survived WWII, but he still plays a mean sax

Dominick Critelli concluded five weeks of rehabilitation at Lynbrook Restorative Therapy & Nursing with a saxophone concert.

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Upcoming Events

Tuesday, September 15

Marine Corps League #561 Meeting

Sep16

The Western Long Island Detachment meets

Where

Lynbrook VFW Howard-Lathrop Post #2307

235 Merrick Rd.

Lynbrook, NY

11563-2621

Phone

516-599-1837

Senior Property Tax Assistance

Sep16

Joseph Mazza will help eligible applicants complete initial applications and annual renewal forms for both the Village of Freeport and Nassau County property tax reductions, bring your renewal form and last year's tax return with you, register for an appointment

Where

Freeport Memorial Library

144 W. Merrick Rd.

Freeport, NY

Phone

516-379-3274

Price

free

Website

freeportlibrary.info

Noontime Concert: The Clusters

Sep16

Live outdoor musical performance by The Clusters, held in Field #1 (enter off of Merrick Avenue at the Northwell Health Ice Center), weather permitting

Where

Eisenhower Park

1899 Hempstead Tpke.

East Meadow, NY

Phone

516-572-0200

Price

free

Website

nassaucountyny.gov/1767/Parks-Recreation-Museums

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