Kids & Family

May 23: Sonic Responds, Jenna Ushkowitz Q&A, Reach for the Stars

A look at what's happening in and around the local area.

  1. While potential customers of a rumored East Meadow-based Sonic continue to wait for regarding whether or not the popular eatery will come to East Meadow, one Sonic official told Patch that a decision is expected soon. For more on this, click
  2. Glee's Jenna Ushkowitz, who went to school at Parkway Elementary in East Meadow, gave Patch a few minutes of her time to talk about her time in the local area and her transition to celebrity. Click for more.
  3. Nassau County Executive Edward P. Mangano has announced that the very popular “Reach for the Stars Teen Talent Search” will be returning to the Harry Chapin Lakeside Theatre in this July. For more on this, click
  4. Interested in vacancy stories and business stories throughout East Meadow? Check out our "Empty in East Meadow" topic page that brings all of those stories right to you!
  5. Know someone who graduated, made honor roll or had a baby? Create an announcement on Patch by clicking here and give them their due congratulations!

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