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Cheers Glen Cove! We're back, helping you stay up to date with what's happening. Let's take on the day together! ☀️

In today's newsletter:

  • How a Glen Cove postal worker stole $900K in disability benefits
  • What Glen Cove schools gain by joining a national innovation network

Also on today's calendar: America at 250 for Educators and 9 more events.

Today's riddle: When geese fly, one side is longer than the other. do you know why that is ? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Thursday: Partly sunny and humid, with a high of 79 and low of 68 degrees.
  • Friday: Times of sun and clouds, temps: high: 80, low: 59.
  • Saturday: Clouds and sun; not as warm, with a high of 69 and low of 62 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Glen Cove Woman Convicted After $900K Fraud, Claimed To Be Totally Disabled: DOJ (patch.com) — A former United States Postal Service worker from Glen Cove has been convicted of federal wire fraud for falsely claiming total disability and collecting more than $900,000 in benefits over nearly 25 years. Prosecutors say surveillance showed her doing everyday physical activities despite her claims of excruciating back pain. She now faces up to 20 years in prison and financial penalties.
   

• 16 New Districts Join the League of Innovative Schools (digitalpromise.org) — Glen Cove City School District has been selected to join the national Digital Promise League of Innovative Schools for the 2026–27 year, connecting local educators with cutting-edge ideas and peers nationwide. Membership gives district leaders access to in-person events, peer learning, and research-based pilots focused on more personalized, community-centered learning. This recognition highlights Glen Cove's commitment to equity, innovation, and preparing students for future careers.
   

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  • Newsday's top 50 Long Island boys volleyball players for 2026 (newsday.com)

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-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: because there are more geese on that side (Thank you jo L. for sending it in!)
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