Merrick, NY News & Events

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March Madness: Hofstra falls to Alabama in NCAA Tournament

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LI village wants safer roads ... Home prices rising ... Building docks with LI Works ... Trying Irish cuisine in Long Beach

Freeport's interim schools superintendent to leave next month

Massive vintage pop-up market comes to Mulcahy's this weekend

Upcoming Events

Saturday, March 21

Farmer's Market

Mar21

Come to themarket to pick up all your favorite farm-fresh fruits & vegetables, and locally-made goods – from produce to flowers, pickles to coffee, savory breads tosweet treats. While there, enjoy games and activities, listen to live music, and take part in market events and programming. Held in parking field 8

Where

Eisenhower Park

Merrick Ave.

East Meadow, NY

Phone

516-832-2591 x 103

Price

free

Website

American Legion Post 1282 Meeting

Mar22

Post 1282, new members welcome, refreshments served after the meeting

Where

American Legion Post 1282 Merrick

160 W. Merrick Rd.

Merrick, NY

11566-4532

Phone

516-521-6989

Price

free

Website

merrickpost1282.org

An Afternoon of Irish Favorites

Mar22

The Banjo Rascals will perform traditional Irish tunes, register

Where

Freeport Memorial Library

144 W. Merrick Rd.

Freeport, NY

Phone

516-379-3274

Price

free

Website

freeportlibrary.info

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Saturday, March 21

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