Community Corner

Jan. 10: Family Responds to Prisoner's Death

Some things to keep an eye out for in the local community.

  1. The family of Antwan Brown, the Long Beach man who was killed in a fight with another prisoner at Nassau County Correctional Center Saturday, questions how he could have died while under police supervision. For the full story, click here.
  2. The students at Sacred Heart School in North Merrick are keeping the needy warm this winter by collecting coats, hats, mittens and gloves. For the photos and more on this story, click here.
  3. Have you ever had a discussion with your children about safety? Have you told them certain things to do if they are approached by a stranger? Let us know here.
  4. Think you know football better than anyone else? Check out this link and predict Sunday's winner between the Packers and Giants and win a prize!
  5. Looking to stay in touch with the local schools? Check out the Merrick Board of Education Meeting at 7 p.m. and the N. Merrick Board Of Education Meeting at 8 p.m.


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