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🌱 Patch AM: How far did Great Neck South fall in the new rankings?
Happening soon: GREAT NECK TAG SALE HOSTED by INVITED SALES by TRACY JORDAN on the Great Neck Patch calendar
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In today's newsletter:
- How far did Great Neck South fall in the new rankings?
Also on today's calendar: GREAT NECK TAG SALE HOSTED by INVITED SALES by TRACY JORDAN and 4 more events.
Today's riddle: Why did the man leave his watch in the bank? 🤔 (Answer below!)
- Tuesday: Partly sunny and humid, with a high of 86 and low of 71 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
- Wednesday: Mostly sunny and hot, temps: high: 90, low: 72.
- Thursday: Some sun with a shower or two, with a high of 83 and low of 68 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• U.S. News & World Report best high schools: 13 Long Island schools among NY's top 50 (newsday.com) — Great Neck South High School slipped from 21st to 43rd in New York State in the latest U.S. News & World Report high school rankings, amid methodology changes tied to missing AP exam data. The list still highlights 13 Long Island schools in the state's top 50, but several former standouts, including Great Neck South, saw notable drops this year. 
📸 Around Great Neck
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🗓 Upcoming Events in Great Neck
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- GREAT NECK TAG SALE HOSTED by INVITED SALES by TRACY JORDAN →
17 Glenwood Dr, Great Neck
10:00 am - Craftsplosion
Westbury Memorial Public Library Children's Programs 445 Jefferson Street, Westbury, NY 11590
11:00 am - Zootastic Storytime
Westbury Memorial Public Library Children's Programs 445 Jefferson Street, Westbury, NY 11590
6:00 pm - Guided Meditation on Twin Hearts & Breathwork | In Person →
Great Neck Library, 159 Bayview Ave, Great Neck
7:00 pm - Board of Education Business Mtg 8PM
Carle Place School District 168 Cherry Lane, Carle Place, NY 11514 - Save The Date - Charity Yard Sale - For Our Friends Animal Rescue - Sat Sept 5th @10.am →
232-15 Seward Ave
10:00 am - School Supply Giveaway w MPact
Westbury Memorial Public Library Children's Programs 445 Jefferson Street, Westbury, NY 11590
4:30 pm
Tuesday August 18
Wednesday August 19
Thursday August 20
Saturday August 22
Monday August 24
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🗓 Events Nearby
- Virtual Naloxone/Narcan Training through Zoom →
Nassau County, NY Calendar
10:00 am - Chance The Rapper →
Rumsey Playfield, E 71st St, New York
7:00 pm - SH Gr. 12 Photos by Appt.
Great Neck UFSD Great Neck, NY 11020 - NSAS WALK TBA
North Shore Audubon Society PO Box 763, Port Washington, NY 11050
9:00 am - Craftsplosion
Westbury Memorial Public Library Children's Programs 445 Jefferson Street, Westbury, NY 11590
11:00 am
Tuesday August 18
Wednesday August 19
Have we missed something on our calendar? Add an event yourself! As always, before attending confirm event details to ensure accuracy.
💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- Robert Half posted a job opening for Accounts Payable Specialist in Manhasset. Apply here.
- Ophthalmic Consultants of Long Island posted a job opening for Medical Receptionist 1 in Manhasset. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Great Neck here.
🗞 Nearby News
Manhasset
- Manhasset, NY, Erasmo Troia, 29, Law Enforcement Officer, Dies After Being Found Deceased (theunionstar.com)
- Long Island Animal Shelters and Rescues: Where to Adopt, Foster, Volunteer and Help (town.news)
- Manhasset Public Library welcomes new director, Maria Mignano (longislandpress.com)
Port Washington
- Residents Forward to host 2nd annual Art Walk in Port Washington (longislandpress.com)
North Hempstead
- Rye Marine Police Rescue Passengers from Boat Run Aground on Long Island (ryerecord.com)
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-- The Patch AM Team
P.S. The answer to today's riddle: So he could save time! (Thank you Lorraine S. for sending it in!)
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