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Coffee in hand, Plainview? We've got the latest town updates for you. Keep reading to stay in the loop. ☀️

In today's newsletter:

  • How a $8 million gift is transforming Plainview's JCC

Also on today's calendar: Tanker Friend & Foes: A WWII Labor Day Weekend Event and 9 more events.

Today's riddle: Why are elevator jokes so good ? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Sunday: Periods of sun with a shower, with a high of 75 and low of 60 degrees.
  • Monday: Mostly sunny and nice, temps: high: 78, low: 64.
  • Tuesday: Sunny to partly cloudy, with a high of 82 and low of 66 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Plainview's Mid Island Y JCC Gets A New Name After $8 Million Donation (patch.com) — Plainview's Mid Island Y JCC has been renamed the Manes JCC after an $8 million gift from Dr. Harvey Manes and the Manes Peace Prize Foundation, funding both immediate upgrades and long-term investments. Residents can expect improvements like a refreshed parking lot, new fitness studio flooring, and updated equipment while the center's community-focused mission remains unchanged.
   

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • Celebrating 50 Years of Bagel Boss!
    Join us Oct 5–11 in Hicksville for specials, raffles & giveaways all week — big celebration Sunday, Oct 11th with a DJ and face painting! (Nextdoor Plainview)
  • CMS Nextech posted a job opening for Pro-Plus Commercial Kitchen Equipment Technician in Plainview. Apply here.
  • Whitsons Culinary Group posted a job opening for Food Service Worker - Oyster Bay School Nutrition in Oyster Bay. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Plainview here.

🗞 Nearby News

Oyster Bay

  • Oyster Bay-East Norwich students arrive for first day school (liherald.com)
  • Giving a helping hand to neighbors in need: community service in Oyster Bay (liherald.com)
  • Getting to know Bill Best at Youth & Family Counseling in Oyster Bay (liherald.com)

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Huntington

  • Man, 86, Dies In Dix Hills Crash: Police (patch.com)

Ok Plainview! 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: Because they work on so many levels ! (Thank you Gary M. for sending it in!)
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