🌱 Patch AM: Could East Meadow renters be caught in this alleged scam?

Good day East Meadow! We're here again with what you need to know today. Grab a cup of coffee and read on. ☀️

In today's newsletter:

• Could East Meadow renters be caught in this alleged scam?
• What big changes are coming to East Meadow's public hospital?

Also on today's calendar: 45th Annual Italian Festival and 9 more events.

Today's riddle: What happened to the pregnant cat that ate yarn? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

• Tuesday: Mostly sunny, with a high of 82 and low of 68 degrees.
• Wednesday: Humid; breezy in the p.m., temps: high: 82, low: 72.
• Thursday: Humid with a t-storm in spots, with a high of 82 and low of 66 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• West Hempstead woman, Lakeview man charged in alleged rental scams (liherald.com) — East Meadow residents are being warned after police linked two suspects to alleged rental scams that targeted would-be tenants in East Meadow, West Hempstead, and Hicksville. Detectives say victims paid thousands in deposits for homes that weren't actually for rent, and they're urging anyone who suspects they were scammed to contact Nassau County Crime Stoppers or the Third Squad.
   

• Nassau Health Care Corporation Chair Richard Kessel rights the ship (longislandpress.com) — Nassau University Medical Center in East Meadow is under new leadership, with longtime public official Richard Kessel now chairing the Nassau Health Care Corporation and promising major reforms rather than closure. He outlines efforts to restore credibility, secure state funding, consider building upgrades, and potentially affiliate with a larger hospital network, all aimed at strengthening services for local residents who rely on this safety‑net facility.
   

📸 Around East Meadow

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🗓 Upcoming Events in East Meadow

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★ Featured events ★

Thursday September 10
• 45th Annual Italian Festival →
  North Hempstead Beach Park, 175 W Shore Rd, Port Washington
  6:00 pm
Saturday September 19
• Jay Medal Soirée →
  Jay Estate, 210 Boston Post Rd, Rye
  5:30 pm

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Other local events

Wednesday September 9
• Farm Stand at East Meadow Farm →
  East Meadow Farm, 832 Merrick Ave, East Meadow
  11:00 am
Thursday September 10
• Narcan Training →
  Hempstead Town, NY Calendar, 1 Washington Street, Hempstead
  6:00 pm
Friday September 11
• September 11th Sunrise Memorial →
  Hempstead Town, NY Calendar
  7:30 am
Saturday September 12
• CCE Nassau Farmers Market at Eisenhower Park →
  Eisenhower Park, 1899 Hempstead Tpke, East Meadow
  9:00 am
Sunday September 13
• Discover the Orthodox Christian Church (English Language Services) →
  369 Green Ave, East Meadow
  9:30 am
Wednesday September 16
• Farm Stand at East Meadow Farm →
  East Meadow Farm, 832 Merrick Ave, East Meadow
  11:00 am
Saturday September 19
• CCE Nassau Farmers Market at Eisenhower Park →
  Eisenhower Park, 1899 Hempstead Tpke, East Meadow
  9:00 am
Sunday September 20
• Discover the Orthodox Christian Church (English Language Services) →
  369 Green Ave, East Meadow
  9:30 am
Wednesday September 23
• Farm Stand at East Meadow Farm →
  East Meadow Farm, 832 Merrick Ave, East Meadow
  11:00 am
Saturday September 26
• CCE Nassau Farmers Market at Eisenhower Park →
  Eisenhower Park, 1899 Hempstead Tpke, East Meadow
  9:00 am

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

• Walmart posted a job opening for Stocking Team Associate in East Meadow. Apply here.
• Delaware North posted a job opening for Grill Cook, Nassau Coliseum in Uniondale. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near East Meadow here.

🗞 Nearby News

Uniondale

• Book Housekeeping Services in Uniondale, NY with Brenda L. from $17/hr (care.com)
• 2025 RAM ProMaster 2500 For Sale at Royal Motorcars Inc - (516) 363-4945 (longisland.com)
• BlackRock Inc. Makes New Investment in Elicio Therapeutics, Inc. $ELTX (marketbeat.com)

Levittown

• 2019 BMW M550i For Sale at Victory Cars Central - (516) 271-4110 (longisland.com)
• Privateers Start Season Strong (maritimeathletics.com)
• Tony's Tacos opening at The Shops at SunVet – The Long Island Times (litimes.org)

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: She had mittens! (Thank you April M. for sending it in!)
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