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The weekend is getting closer, but Nassau County isn’t slowing down. Great Neck has approved a new parks budget, and East Meadow’s high schools have fresh national rankings to unpack.
Take a sip of your coffee, get comfortable, and let’s catch you up.
— Janine, Mo and Nick
Today’s Edition:
🌊 Great Neck Park District Approves $21M Budget for 2027
🌊 East Meadow High Schools Rank Among Nassau’s Best
🗓️ Upcoming Events and Things To Do!
MAJOR NEWS
Great Neck Park District Approves $21M Budget For 2027
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The Great Neck Park District has approved a $21 million budget for 2027 following a public hearing on September 3.
The spending plan calls for a 1 percent reduction in the tax levy while keeping total spending growth below 2 percent. District officials also project higher program revenue, which helps offset the amount raised through property taxes.
For residents, the key takeaway is that the district plans to maintain its parks and recreation operations while slightly lowering the levy. The approved budget sets the district's overall financial framework for 2027, although individual household tax bills can still vary based on assessments and other factors.
Original source: Long Island Press. Published September 4, 2026.
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SCHOOLS
East Meadow High Schools Rank Among Nassau's Best
Both high schools in the East Meadow School District placed among Nassau County's top schools in the latest U.S. News & World Report Best High Schools rankings.
W.T. Clarke High School ranked No. 13 in Nassau County and No. 86 in New York. East Meadow High School ranked No. 19 in the county and No. 135 statewide.
U.S. News evaluates nearly 18,000 public high schools using measures that include college readiness, state assessment performance, graduation rates and access to a broad curriculum. The rankings offer one comparative snapshot and do not capture every part of a school's performance or student experience.
Original source: East Meadow Union Free School District. Published August 19, 2026.
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🌤️ WeatherWatch
Thursday, September 17
High: 78°F | Low: 67°F
⛅ Warm with sun and clouds
Friday, September 18
High: 77°F | Low: 67°F
🌤️ Partly cloudy with a slight shower chance
Nassau Events Worth Knowing This Week
Here are a few local events to keep on your calendar, including family activities, community gatherings, live music, food events, and weekend plans across the county.
Before you go, check the event page for registration, parking, weather updates, and schedule changes.
Civic & Social Happenings
BJC Sisterhood Challah Bake | 10:00 AM, September 17
Location: Babylonian Jewish Center, Great Neck
A free community gathering centered on preparing challah together.
Civic & Social Happenings
Singles Mixer at Westbury Manor | 6:00 PM, September 17
Location: The Polo Lounge at Westbury Manor, Westbury
A structured social mixer for Long Island singles in the Westbury Manor lounge.
Civic & Social Happenings
Joe Vanella: The Traitors New Blood Viewing Party | 7:00–11:00 PM; broadcast begins at 8:00 PM, September 17
Location: Mulcahy’s Pub and Concert Hall, Wantagh
Meet Long Island cast member Joe Vanella during a free season-premiere viewing party featuring live music before the broadcast. The event is limited to guests 21 and older.
Live Music
Dan + Shay: The Young Tour | 7:00 PM, September 17
Location: Northwell Health at Jones Beach Theater, Wantagh
Country duo Dan + Shay performs with Tyler Hubbard and Josh Ross.
Live Music
Thursday Jam Session at BC’s Bar and Tiki | 7:00 PM, September 17
Location: BC’s Bar and Tiki, Bellmore
Local performers gather for an open live-music jam session.
Live Music
Soda Stereo: ECOS Tour | 8:00 PM, September 17
Location: UBS Arena, Elmont
The ECOS Tour celebrates the music and legacy of influential Latin rock band Soda Stereo.
Live Music
Shilelagh Law | Doors open at 7:00 PM; show begins at 9:00 PM, September 19
Location: Mulcahy’s Pub and Concert Hall, Wantagh
New York Irish rock band Shilelagh Law performs a Saturday-night show for guests 21 and older.
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