🌊 4 LI Hospitals Earn Top Maternity Care Ratings & New Japanese Restaurant Opens in Merrick

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🏥 Four Long Island Hospitals Ranked High for Maternity Care
🎉 Long Island new years eve events
🍣 Hanami Japanese Cuisine Brings Authentic Flavors to Merrick
🌤️ WeatherWatch
🗓️ Upcoming Events and Things To Do!

🏥 Four Long Island Hospitals Ranked High for Maternity Care

Mount Sinai South Nassau, NYU Langone Hospital—Long Island, Long Island Jewish Medical Center, and South Shore University Hospital earned "High Performing" status from U.S. News & World Report. These hospitals achieved recognition for their low C-section rates and quality newborn care. Programs like TeamBirth at Mount Sinai enhance patient-provider communication during delivery.

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516 Update Community Guide

Discover the best long island new years eve events in Nassau County, from family-friendly options to upscale galas; plan your perfect NYE now.
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🍣 Hanami Japanese Cuisine Brings Authentic Flavors to Merrick

A new Japanese restaurant opened on Merrick Road, offering dishes like oyster udon and hamburger curry rarely found locally. Co-owner Tina Shi imports 90% of ingredients directly from Japan for authentic taste. The sushi bar features hard-to-find items that will appeal to local sushi lovers.

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🌤️ WeatherWatch

🌤️ Wednesday, December 24
High: 48°F | Low: 39°F
💧 6% chance — clouds early, breaks of sun late

🌧️ Thursday, December 25
High: 49°F | Low: 41°F
💧 61% chance — rainy, overcast Christmas Day

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