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Make time for America at 250 for Educators on the New Hyde Park Patch calendar

Greetings New Hyde Park! We're your go-to source for what's happening in town. Read on to get plugged in! ☀️
In today's newsletter:
- How much more could New Hyde Park residents pay for heat this winter?
Also on today's calendar: America at 250 for Educators and 3 more events.
Today's riddle: What do you call cows dancing in the dark 🤔 (Answer below!)
- Saturday: Clouds and sun; not as warm, with a high of 70 and low of 62 degrees.
- Sunday: Heavy rain developing, temps: high: 70, low: 61.
- Monday: A shower possible, with a high of 70 and low of 56 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• Iran War Will Make Winter More Expensive for Some Americans (gvwire.com) — A New Hyde Park renter is bracing for a much higher heating-oil bill this winter, as prices in New York have jumped to over $6 a gallon amid the Iran conflict. The article explains why oil-reliant Northeast households face the steepest increases, what futures markets suggest about prices later in the season, and why switching to alternatives like heat pumps or propane can be costly.
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📸 Around New Hyde Park
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🗓 Upcoming Events in New Hyde Park
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★ Featured events ★
- America at 250 for Educators →
Jay Heritage Center, 210 Boston Post Rd, Rye
3:30 pm
Saturday September 19
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Other local events
- New Hyde Park Street Fair - For Our Friends Animal Rescue - Sat Sept 19th @ 10 am →
1104 Jericho Tpke, New Hyde Park
10:00 am - Hands-On Infant/Child CPR In-Person Community Class →
Katz Institute for Women's Health - Parking Entrance #2, 1111 Marcus Avenue, New Hyde Park - Fall 2026 Daisy Parent Info Night- Park →
155 Lakeville Rd, New Hyde Park
6:30 pm - District College Fair →
Sewanhaka High School, 500 Tulip Ave, Floral Park
6:30 pm - Staying Strong Through Midlife and Beyond: HSS Free Webinar! →
6:30 pm
Saturday September 19
Wednesday September 23
Thursday September 24
Monday September 28
Wednesday October 7
📣 New Hyde Park Shout Outs!
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🗓 Events Nearby
- 41st Annual Town of Hempstead Triathlon →
Hempstead Town, NY Calendar
8:00 am - S.T.O.P. Program →
Hempstead Town, NY Calendar, Fletcher Avenue Entrance, Valley Stream
8:00 am - Boys JV Football Away Game at Jericho Senior High School
Roosevelt UFSD, 99 Cedar Swamp Rd, Jericho
9:15 am - Valley Stream Community Fest →
Valley Stream NY
10:00 am - Amazing Maize Maze →
Queens County Farm Museum, 73-50 Little Neck Parkway, Floral Park
11:00 am - Brothers After War: Movie and Seminar →
Charles Lindbergh Boulevard, Uniondale
12:00 pm - SSHS: Homecoming Family Carnival
Rockville Centre UFSD Rockville Centre, NY 11570
12:30 pm
Saturday September 19
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Thank you 👏👏👏 to these businesses for making New Hyde Park PatchAM possible:
- NY Axe Throwing — (631) 237-0050
- Brands Cycle & Fitness — (516) 781-6100
- Wendel Home Center — (516) 746-0460
- Long Island Swim School — (516) 378-8467
- Body & Brain Yoga Tai Chi — (516) 506-7659
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- Pizza Hut posted a job opening for Team Member in New Hyde Park. Apply here.
- Applebee's posted a job opening for Server in New Hyde Park. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near New Hyde Park here.
🗞 Nearby News
Garden City
- Garden City America at 250 Book Club is here (gcnews.com)
- This Week Crime In Garden City: Stolen Flag, Flock Camera Damage, Vaping (patch.com)
- GCPD participates in DWI enforcement (gcnews.com)
Elmont
- New York racetrack chaplaincy gives Elmont families personalized backpacks (liherald.com)
Hempstead
- Smithtown BBQ Spot Reopens After Fire + Crescent Duck Farm Reopens After Avian Flu: LI Biz Roundup (patch.com)
- Long Island Sports Spotlight: Whitman Senior Represents Team USA At Taekwondo Worlds (patch.com)
Ok New Hyde Park! 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: Night Moo-s (Thank you John S. for sending it in!)
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