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🌊North Hempstead’s $900K Pool Fix, Plus a National Win for Glen Cove Hospital

🌊North Hempstead’s $900K Pool Fix, Plus a National Win for Glen Cove Hospital

A summer-ready repair in New Hyde Park and a rare top-tier quality award on the North Shore

516 Update
March 09, 2026

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☀️ March 9
High: 58°F | Low: 40°F
💧 7% chance — sunny skies

🌫️ March 10
High: 59°F | Low: 40°F
💧 23% chance — foggy conditions

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💧 North Hempstead Fixes Leaky Kiddie Pool
🏆 Glen Cove Hospital Wins Top National Honor
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💧 North Hempstead Fixes Leaky Kiddie Pool

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North Hempstead approved $900,000 to repair the Clinton G. Martin kiddie pool in New Hyde Park, which had been dealing with persistent leaks. The fix includes a new liner and is part of $1.3 million in park upgrades, including tennis court resurfacing for pickleball. Local families will soon have better, safer recreational spaces.

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🏆 Glen Cove Hospital Wins Top National Honor

Glen Cove Hospital just earned the Malcolm Baldrige National Quality Award, the only presidential recognition for healthcare excellence. One of just two recipients in 2025, the hospital will be celebrated at a March 29 conference in Baltimore. This shows their serious commitment to keeping patients safe and healthy.

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☀️ Monday, March 9
High: 61°F | Low: 39°F
💧 4% chance — sunny skies

⛅ Tuesday, March 10
High: 58°F | Low: 40°F
💧 20% chance — partly cloudy skies

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