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Good morning Great Neck! Your connection to what's happening around town is here. Take a sip of coffee and read on. ☀️

In today's newsletter:

  • How one Great Neck teen turned his lawn into a pollinator haven.
  • Beloved Magia Bene co-owner steps away after 23 years in Great Neck
  • See how Great Neck schools ranked in Niche's 2027 report

Also on today's calendar: Friends Academy Fall Fair and 9 more events.

Today's riddle: Why should you never iron a 4-leaf colver? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Wednesday: Pleasant with periods of sun, with a high of 75 and low of 65 degrees.
  • Thursday: Mainly cloudy and humid, temps: high: 76, low: 66.
  • Friday: Very warm with clouds and sun, with a high of 82 and low of 62 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

1. Great Neck teen turns front lawn into a buzzing pollinator garden (longislandpress.com) — A Great Neck South High School ninth grader turned part of his family's front lawn into a thriving native pollinator garden after researching plants with ChatGPT. His project, inspired by concern for bumblebees, aligns with North Hempstead's Plant Native North Hempstead 250 initiative and shows how Great Neck residents can earn rebates while supporting local wildlife right outside their doors.
   

2. Great Neck restaurant co-owner Adam Almaghribi sells stake after 23 years (longislandpress.com) — After 23 years helping build Magia Bene on Middle Neck Road into a beloved gathering spot, co-owner Adam Almaghribi has sold his stake and is leaving the Great Neck restaurant to focus on his health. His departure follows years of controversy over fake social media accounts, strained community relationships, and seizures, while his partner plans to keep the restaurant serving and engaging Great Neck residents.
   

3. Best School Districts In Nassau County Ranked In New 2027 Study (patch.com) — Great Neck Public Schools and both Great Neck North and South High Schools all earned A+ grades in Niche's new 2027 rankings, placing the district among Nassau County's elite. The report compares local districts and high schools countywide, highlighting how Great Neck stacks up on academics, college prep, and student life against neighboring communities.
   

4. NYC, Long Island hit with nor'easter's heavy rain, wind and flooding (thedailyjournal.com) — A powerful nor'easter brought flooding, high surf, and strong winds across New York City and Long Island, with photos showing downed trees and closed roads in Great Neck. The storm disrupted travel, canceled events like a Yankees game, and left coastal communities cleaning up after days of rough weather and power outages.
   

5. PSEG Long Island Restores Power to Over 97% of Storm-Hit Customers; 3,145 Still Without Electricity (longisland.com) — Power has been restored to most Long Island customers after the recent storm, but some remaining outages are concentrated in areas including Great Neck and Locust Valley. PSEG Long Island crews are working 16-hour shifts, and residents are urged to report downed wires, avoid standing water near electrical hazards, and use generators only at a safe distance from homes.
   

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