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In today's newsletter:

  • How a former Bellmore-Merrick teacher is reshaping another district's curriculum

Also on today's calendar: Jay Medal Soirée and 7 more events.

Today's riddle: Why did the burglar wear blue gloves? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Wednesday: Humid; windy in the afternoon, with a high of 80 and low of 72 degrees.
  • Thursday: Humid with a stray t-storm, temps: high: 82, low: 68.
  • Friday: Mostly sunny and less humid, with a high of 78 and low of 63 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Eastport-South Manor announces new K-12 director of social studies (thetideofmoriches.com) — A longtime Bellmore-Merrick social studies teacher, Dr. Kristy Faulkner, has been named K-12 director of social studies in the Eastport-South Manor Central School District, bringing nearly two decades of classroom and leadership experience. Her Bellmore-Merrick background in curriculum writing, teacher development, and civic readiness initiatives may influence how regional social studies programs evolve across Long Island.
   

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    Wednesday September 9
  • Elmont Memorial Library →
    Nassau County, NY Calendar
    12:00 pm
  • DAHS Kickline Practice
    Levittown UFSD Levittown, NY 11756
    2:30 pm
  • Girls Varsity Volleyball Home Game vs. Freeport Christian Academy
    Roosevelt UFSD 1 Wagner Ave, Roosevelt, NY 11575, USA
    5:00 pm
  • Girls JV Tennis Match Vs. Roosevelt HS
    Bethpage Union Free School District Bethpage High School, 10 Cherry Ave, Bethpage, NY 11714
    5:00 pm

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🗞 Nearby News

Wantagh

  • Listen for a Chance to Win Tickets to See Lil Wayne (audacy.com)
  • Even After Being Noticed, Shelter Dog Still Sleeps on Concrete Floor With Nothing but a Blanket (dogtime.com)
  • New York sewer divers keep surfacing from manholes at night, and no one knows why (thecooldown.com)

Merrick

  • 2021 Jeep Grand Cherokee For Sale at D and P Auto Sales - (516) 646-3071 (longisland.com)
  • 2023 Nissan Altima For Sale at D and P Auto Sales - (516) 646-3071 (longisland.com)
  • 2020 Hyundai Tucson For Sale at D and P Auto Sales - (516) 646-3071 (longisland.com)

Massapequa

  • Retired NYPD Chief And Massapequa Park Resident Dies From 9/11-Related Illness (patch.com)

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P.S. The answer to today's riddle: So he wouldn't get caught red handed. (Thank you Vicki B. for sending it in!)
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