Bank Robbery With Toddler + Merrick Actor In 'Sopranos' Film

Morning, Merrick! Let's get you started this Friday with everything you need to know going on around Merrick today.

A Bellmore man won $1M from a lotto ticket. A man robbed a bank then fled, with a 3-year-old in the backseat of his car. And a young actor from Merrick is in the new "Sopranos" prequel movie in theaters now.

First, today's weather:

Clouds yielding to some sun. High: 75 Low: 62.

Here are the top stories in Merrick today:

1. The Daily Voice reports that a man was arrested for a bank robbery in Bethpage Wednesday morning. 40-year-old Philip Ferrito, age 40, of Smithtown attempted to flee with his 3-year-old child in the car. (Daily Voice)
2. A Bellmore man has won $1 million in the New York lottery Tuesday. Marcellus Benson bought his Bacon scratch-off game at Kings Freeport Car Care in Freeport. (Daily Voice)
3. A female pedestrian was critically injured after being struck by a Jeep on Atlantic Avenue in Oceanside on Thursday morning around 6 a.m. (Daily Voice)
4. Jerry Barmash writes about a Merrick actor who is in "The Sopranos" prequel "The Many Saints of Newark" that hit theaters last week. Chase Vacnin, 19, is a recent Kennedy High School graduate. (Patch)
5. The LI Herald looks at how both Nassau district attorney candidates have been trading accusations in a series of TV commercials. Democratic State Sen. Todd Kaminsky, of Long Beach, is running against Republican Anne Donnelly, of Garden City. (LI Herald)

From our sponsor:

Ready to choose a health insurance plan for you and your family? Presented by EmblemHealth, here’s everything you need to know about choosing a plan that best fits your needs.

Today in Merrick:

• Second Fridays: Book Launch: Artistic Expressions and the Great War at Emily Lowe Gallery, Hofstra University, Hempstead, 3 p.m.

Merrick Patch Notebook

From our sponsors — thanks for supporting local news!

Featured businesses:

• Add your business here

Events:

• Office & Home Liquidation Warehouse Sale (October 9)
• Add your event

Announcements:

• Ryan Bell Receives Suffolk Lacrosse Enners Award (Details)
• Add your announcement

You're all caught up for today. I'll see you soon! If you're liking these newsletters, consider bringing some of your friends and neighbors into the fold. You can send them this link to subscribe.

— Jackie

Have a news tip or suggestion for an upcoming Merrick Daily? I'm all ears. You can contact me at Merrick@Patch.com.