Thursday: Showers and a heavier t-storm, with a high of 82 and low of 67 degrees.
Friday: Mostly sunny, temps: high: 81, low: 68.
Saturday: Rather cloudy, showers around, with a high of 75 and low of 69 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• MS-13 Gang Leader Sentenced for Knife, Machete Attacks (lilifepolitics.com) — An MS-13 gang leader who lived in East Meadow has been sentenced to 17 years in prison after two brutal 2024 attacks in Hempstead and Uniondale that injured multiple victims. He was arrested at his East Meadow home in 2025 following a joint Nassau police and FBI investigation, and prosecutors say the case is part of a broader crackdown on gang violence.
• ZZ Top Will Keep Touring After Frank Beard's Death (shark1053.com) — ZZ Top is continuing their tour after drummer Frank Beard's death and has confirmed a stop in East Meadow on September 1 at the Harry Chapin Lakeside Theatre. The band says this run honors Beard's wishes to keep the music going, giving local fans a chance to see the classic rock group live soon.
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
Uniondale College Admissions Boot Camp Gives High School Seniors Head Start on College Applications —Jake Mendlinger Read on Patch
Will be in need of hospice care. Can you please share good and bad experiences you've had to help make a good decision (Nextdoor East meadow)
I need Snow Blower tune-up. Does anyone know a service that can come pick it up from my home? (Nextdoor Wenwood Oaks)
Burger King posted a job opening for Team Member in East Meadow. Apply here.
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🗞 Nearby News
Uniondale
150-Car Uniondale Street Takeover Busted By Cops, Six Arrested, 100 Summons Handed Out: Police (dailyvoice.com)
MS-13 gang leader sentenced to 17 years in prison for 2024 attacks in Hempstead, Uniondale (longislandpress.com)
Who is Trump aide Natalie Harp? Staffer at Trump's side, photos show (jsonline.com)
Levittown
New York High School Football Coach Suddenly Bailed On His Team At Very First Practice Of The Season (brobible.com)
Hempstead
More Than 840K Dodge, Jeep, Chrysler And Ram Vehicles Recalled In U.S. (patch.com)
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