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🌊$24.8M for Locust Valley, LEGO at Old Westbury

Locust Valley starts shaping next year’s school budget while Old Westbury Gardens gets ready to open a spring wildlife exhibit made entirely of LEGO.

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516 Update
March 23, 2026

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🦁 LEGO Wildlife Sculptures Land at Old Westbury
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📚 School District Plans $24.8M Instruction Budget

Locust Valley Central School District is setting aside $24.8 million for instruction and $4.6 million for special education in its 2026-2027 budget. Administrators shared these numbers at a recent board meeting, outlining where your tax dollars will go to support local students.

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🦁 LEGO Wildlife Sculptures Land at Old Westbury

Old Westbury Gardens is hosting a spring exhibition featuring massive animal sculptures built from LEGO bricks. The installations focus on wildlife and conservation, offering visitors a creative way to connect with nature.

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