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🌱 Patch AM: See how Great Neck schools ranked in Niche’s new 2027 report

And on the Great Neck Patch calendar - Friends Academy Fall Fair

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Hello Great Neck! Stay connected with the latest updates from around town. Let's dive in! ☕️️

In today's newsletter:

  • See how Great Neck schools ranked in Niche's new 2027 report

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

Today's riddle: What do you call a belt that is made of watches? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Thursday: Mainly cloudy and humid, with a high of 73 and low of 66 degrees.
  • Friday: Very warm with clouds and sun, temps: high: 82, low: 59.
  • Saturday: Mainly cloudy and less humid, with a high of 72 and low of 56 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Best School Districts In Nassau County Ranked In New 2027 Study (patch.com) — Great Neck Public Schools earned an A+ and both Great Neck South and Great Neck North High School landed in Nassau County's top 10 public high schools in Niche's new 2027 rankings. The study, which also places Roslyn and Syosset among the nation's best districts, weighs academics, resources, and student experience while dropping SAT and ACT scores from its formula.
   

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • 2026 Gold Coast Int'l Film Festival Spotlights Films, Q&As and Special Events from October 7-29. —Gold Coast Arts Read on Patch
  • As a follow up to the post about the condition of the cleanliness of and litter in the gardens shopping center in great neck plaza, i called the managing agent and left a detailed message about community complaints.
    Well, i did not hear back for many weeks. However, last week i noticed a change. One of my complaints was about the grime and litter in the… (Nextdoor University Gardens)

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  • Mamaroneck Repeats At Top Climate Tier And Is Ranked 5 In New York State (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: A waist of time. (Thank you Martin L. for sending it in!)
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