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🌱 Patch AM: How Great Neck is keeping 9/11 memories alive for teens today

Also check out Jay Medal Soirée on the Great Neck Patch calendar

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Good day Great Neck! We're here again with what you need to know today. Grab a cup of coffee and read on. ☀️

In today's newsletter:

  • How Great Neck is keeping 9/11 memories alive for teens today

Also on today's calendar: Jay Medal Soirée and 9 more events.

Today's riddle: What did the tractor say to the plow? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Saturday: Some sun, then clouds, with a high of 80 and low of 69 degrees.
  • Sunday: Heavy rain and a thunderstorm, temps: high: 82, low: 68.
  • Monday: Mostly sunny and less humid, with a high of 80 and low of 57 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Great Neck passing 9/11 memories to a new generation (longislandpress.com) — Great Neck residents, firefighters, and village leaders marked the 25th anniversary of 9/11 with three local ceremonies, including services at Jonathan L. Ielpi Firefighters Park and the Saddle Rock 9/11 Memorial Bridge. Speakers shared firsthand memories, honored six local victims, and urged younger Great Neck generations to keep these stories alive as part of the community's identity.
   

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🗞 Nearby News

Manhasset

  • Town Of North Hempstead To Hold 9/11 Memorial Service Marking 25th Anniversary (patch.com)
  • Cashier, Barista, Italian Salumeria Associate & Deli Slicer (longislandpress.com)
  • Field Hockey squad kicks off 2026 season (gcnews.com)

Port Washington

  • Port Washington NY Newest Real Estate Listings (zillow.com)

Hempstead

  • Bethenny Frankel's Supermodel Café Closes + LI Company Recalls Foods: LI Biz Roundup (patch.com)
  • My Prayers For Healing, As I Remember My Mom, And Other 9/11 Cancer Victims, This 25th Anniversary (patch.com)
  • Dog Saved By Firefighters From Burning Home + Man Drove Drunk With Girl, 3, In Car: Nassau Crime Roundup (patch.com)

Ok Great Neck! 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: Hold me close John Deere. (Thank you Jenny H. for sending it in!)
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