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🌱 Patch AM: Fatally Struck: Pedestrian Dies After Being Struck By Car Tuesday Night In East Meadow, Police Say

Make time for Rock Never Dies: An Immersive Theatrical Experience at Hard Rock Cafe on the East Meadow Patch calendar

Thursday May 28th Patch AM

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In today's newsletter:

  • Police investigate deadly pedestrian crash on Hempstead Turnpike
  • How to reserve your free spot for East Meadow’s World Cup party
  • Did you buy your TAKE 5 ticket at RT 24 Deli?

Also on today's calendar: Rock Never Dies: An Immersive Theatrical Experience at Hard Rock Cafe and 9 more events.

Today's riddle: What's a good time to go to the dentist? 🤔 (Answer below!)


Weather forecast:

  • Thursday: Sunshine and breezy, with a high of 76 and low of 57 degrees.
  • Friday: Breezy in the afternoon, temps: high: 76, low: 58.
  • Saturday: Partly sunny and windy, with a high of 69 and low of 51 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

1. Fatally Struck: Pedestrian Dies After Being Struck By Car Tuesday Night In East Meadow, Police Say (patch.com) — East Meadow residents are being alerted to a tragic crash on Hempstead Turnpike, where a 70-year-old man was fatally struck while crossing near Franklin Avenue on Tuesday night. Nassau County police say the 70-year-old driver of a Toyota Camry stayed at the scene, and an investigation into the East Meadow incident is ongoing.    

2. Third Eye Blind to perform at free Long Island World Cup watch party (newsday.com) — East Meadow residents can catch the USA vs. Australia World Cup match for free at Eisenhower Park’s Harry Chapin Lakeside Theatre on June 19, with parking included. The family-friendly watch party runs 3–6 p.m., featuring giveaways, activities, concessions, and lawn seating. Free tickets are required and available online through The Island FC and Nassau County Tourism.    

3. New York Lottery TAKE 5 Top-Prize Winning Tickets Sold in The Bronx and East Meadow (norwoodnews.org) — A lucky TAKE 5 lottery ticket worth $15,073.50 was sold at RT 24 Deli on Hempstead Turnpike in East Meadow for the May 26 evening drawing. Another top-prize ticket was sold in the Bronx, and winners have up to a year to claim their prize.    

4. SEE IT: NY animal rescuer saves kitten (pix11.com) — A tiny kitten stuck in the undercarriage of an SUV in East Meadow was safely rescued Wednesday by animal rescuer John DeBacker with help from the East Meadow Fire Department. After about 20 tense minutes in an apartment complex on Front Street, the kitten—now nicknamed Nissan—was freed and will stay with DeBacker while a permanent home is found.    


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🪧 Patch Classifieds

  • A Hidden Danger in Our Homes: One Garden City Family’s Struggle for Safety
    As a mother, I have always taught my children that home should be our safest place. But for my family, that sanctuary became the source of an... (More info)

💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • Epilepsy Foundation Long Island to Host Special Advance Screening of Under the Lights at The Space at Westbu —Jake Mendlinger Read on Patch
  • Westbury’s Nevaeh Moody Honored for Academic and Athletic Excellence —Jake Mendlinger Read on Patch
  • Who can I contact to put my address on my crub?
    Must of my neighbors have them done Me and a feed don’t?? (Nextdoor Merrick Bellmore)
  • Bowlero Corp posted a job opening for Porter in East Meadow. Apply here.
  • Wal-Mart posted a job opening for Stocking Team Associate in East Meadow. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near East Meadow here.

Ok East Meadow! 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: 2:30 (tooth hurty) (Thank you Pat A. for sending it in!)Got a good riddle for PatchAM? Submit it here!


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