🌱 Patch AM: How an East Meadow teen turned a pageant crown into community action

Greetings East Meadow! We're your go-to source for what's happening in town. Read on to get plugged in! ☕️️

In today's newsletter:

• How an East Meadow teen turned a pageant crown into community action
• How the new Mini MILE buses will change East Meadow commutes

Also on today's calendar: Family Night Wednesdays: Kids Eat Free at Pietro's of East Meadow and 9 more events.

Today's riddle: What is the difference between black eyed peas and chick peas? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

• Wednesday: Mostly sunny and pleasant, with a high of 77 and low of 68 degrees.
• Thursday: Humid with periods of sun, temps: high: 80, low: 70.
• Friday: Partly sunny, with a high of 82 and low of 60 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• East Meadow 15-year-old wins state pageant crown (longislandpress.com) — An East Meadow High School sophomore has been crowned National American Miss Jr. Teen New York and is using her platform to inspire girls' confidence. Between pageants, a medical internship at East Meadow Medical Clinic, and her Nourish the World nonprofit, she's organizing food drives at the high school that support Long Island Cares.
   

• NICE Bus launching new north/south Mini Mile service – The Long Island Times (litimes.org) — A new NICE Mini MILE pilot will soon connect East Meadow north–south to Bellmore's LIRR station, schools, shops, and community centers on weekdays. Starting Sept. 21, riders can use super stops or the NICE Mini app, with free rides through October before a $3 fare kicks in.
   

📸 Around East Meadow

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🗓 Upcoming Events in East Meadow

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★ Featured events ★

Wednesday September 16
• Family Night Wednesdays: Kids Eat Free at Pietro's of East Meadow →
  Pietro's of East Meadow, 476 E Meadow Ave, East Meadow
  4:00 pm

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Other local events

Wednesday September 16
• Farm Stand at East Meadow Farm →
  East Meadow Farm, 832 Merrick Ave, East Meadow
  11:00 am
Thursday September 17
• Narcan Training →
  Hempstead Town, NY Calendar
  6:30 pm
• Tax Forum →
  Hempstead Town, NY Calendar, 60 7th Street, Garden City
  7:00 pm
Saturday September 19
• The " Can I Have $20? " Workshop →
  NY caffeine, 2464A Hempstead Turnpike, East Meadow
• 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
• Fall 2026 Daisy Parent Info Night- East Meadow →
  1886 Front St, East Meadow
  6:30 pm
Saturday September 26
• CCE Nassau Farmers Market at Eisenhower Park →
  Eisenhower Park, 1899 Hempstead Tpke, East Meadow
  9:00 am
Sunday September 27
• Discover the Orthodox Christian Church (English Language Services) →
  369 Green Ave, East Meadow
  9:30 am
Tuesday September 29
• Bestseller Discussion - James by Percival Everett →
  East Meadow Public Library, 1886 Front St, East Meadow, NY, 11554
  1:30 pm

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

• Westbury's Maria Rodriguez Alvarado Named One of Long Island's Best Girls Soccer Players —Jake Mendlinger Read on Patch

• Hubbell Incorporated posted a job opening for SMT Machine Operator in Westbury. Apply here.
• CVS Health posted a job opening for Store Associate in Westbury. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near East Meadow here.

🗞 Nearby News

Uniondale

• The Twin Towers (town.news)
• Country Music Duo Dan + Shay Discusses Their New Tour (news12.com)
• Roundup: Soccer, volleyball, field hockey and badminton scores (newsday.com)

Levittown

• Electric vehicle fast chargers installed in Levittown, Elmont, thanks to rebate (longislandpress.com)
• A time to share stories (livinglutheran.org)

Westbury

• Enter for a Chance to Win Tickets to the Halloween Disco Spooktacular (audacy.com)

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: Black eyed peas can sing us a song but chick peas can only hummus one. (Thank you Bev H. for sending it in!)
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