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🌱 Patch AM: What the Cleveland Avenue court ruling means for Freeport’s fields.
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Good morning Freeport! We're back in your inbox this morning to keep you in the loop with what's happening in and around town. Grab a cup of coffee and read on. ☀️
In today's newsletter:
- What the Cleveland Avenue court ruling means for Freeport's fields.
- Why New Visions is standing out among Freeport's elementary schools.
Also on today's calendar: You're Invited to the Childhood Reset Summit and 9 more events.
Today's riddle: What has a cap but no head? 🤔 (Answer below!)
- Saturday: Less humid with some sun, with a high of 72 and low of 57 degrees.
- Sunday: Cooler; a little p.m. rain, temps: high: 64, low: 59.
- Monday: Mostly sunny; breezy, warmer, with a high of 72 and low of 50 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• Appellate judge ends Freeport's Cleveland Ave. land controversy (liherald.com) — Freeport residents now have clarity on the long-disputed Cleveland Avenue field, after a state appellate court confirmed the village owns the 17.5-acre parkland and the school district ended its legal fight. Officials say the land will remain park space, with the district and community able to seek licenses to keep using the fields for children and local sports. 
• Freeport's New Visions school the subject of glowing research case study (liherald.com) — Families in Freeport can take pride in New Visions School of Discovery and Exploration, which a new NYKids case study praises for exceptional academics, attendance, and welcoming culture. Researchers highlight the school's success with economically disadvantaged and multilingual students, crediting collaborative leadership, strong teacher input, and growing partnerships with families across the Freeport Public Schools community.
📸 Around Freeport
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🗓 Upcoming Events in Freeport
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★ Featured events ★
- You're Invited to the Childhood Reset Summit →
Hilton Long Island/Huntington, 598 Broadhollow Rd, Melville
5:30 pm
Thursday October 8
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Other local events
- Dine & Wine By The Water →
445 South Main Street, Freeport
8:00 pm - Fundraising Dinner Dance →
Freeport Yacht Club Rentals, 533 Guy Lombardo Avenue, Freeport
8:00 pm - Long Island Arts Council at Freeport to Host Annual Arty Party Fundraiser Event →
Bayview on the Water, 395 Woodcleft Ave, Freeport
11:00 am - Girls Varsity Volleyball Home Game vs. Bethpage Senior High School
Roosevelt UFSD, 1 Wagner Ave, Roosevelt
5:00 pm - Girls JV Soccer Away Game at Elmont Memorial High School
Roosevelt UFSD, 555 Ridge Rd, Elmont
5:00 pm - Girls JV Volleyball Away Game at Bethpage Senior High School
Roosevelt UFSD, 10 Cherry Ave, Bethpage
5:00 pm - Girls Varsity Soccer Home Game vs. Great Neck North High School
Roosevelt UFSD, 1 Wagner Ave, Roosevelt
5:15 pm - BOT MEETING 10-5-26 →
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5:30 pm - Boys JV Football Home Game vs. MacArthur Senior High School
Roosevelt UFSD, 1 Wagner Ave, Roosevelt
6:00 pm - Boys Varsity Soccer Away Game at Great Neck North High School
Roosevelt UFSD, 35 Polo Rd, Great Neck
5:00 pm - Staying Strong Through Midlife and Beyond: HSS Free Webinar! →
6:30 pm
Saturday October 3
Sunday October 4
Monday October 5
Tuesday October 6
Wednesday October 7
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🗞 Nearby News
Baldwin
- Baldwin library gets dolled up for Dolly Day (liherald.com)
- Baldwin expands financial literacy curriculum (liherald.com)
- Change to Baldwin library's Diwali program sparks discussion over cultural programming (liherald.com)
Merrick
- Merrick's Allison Sussman honored as Woman of Distinction (liherald.com)
- Jacob Gunther Elementary School Blue and Gold memories shine again (liherald.com)
Hempstead
- NY State Police Issue 404 Tickets In Long Island Work Zones (patch.com)
- Chip City Closes + Popular Diner Expands To Babylon: LI Biz Roundup (patch.com)
Ok Freeport! So now you're in the loop about what's happening today. Thanks for reading, and see you in your inbox next time! Oh -- and if you like what you're reading, invite a friend to Patch AM!
-- The Patch AM Team
P.S. The answer to today's riddle: "What has a cap but no head?" — A bottle (Thank you Glo M. for sending it in!)
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