🌱 Patch AM: What the Cleveland Avenue court ruling means for Freeport’s fields.

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In today's newsletter:

• What the Cleveland Avenue court ruling means for Freeport's fields.
• Why New Visions is standing out among Freeport's elementary schools.

Also on today's calendar: You're Invited to the Childhood Reset Summit and 9 more events.

Today's riddle: What has a cap but no head? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

• Saturday: Less humid with some sun, with a high of 72 and low of 57 degrees.
• Sunday: Cooler; a little p.m. rain, temps: high: 64, low: 59.
• Monday: Mostly sunny; breezy, warmer, with a high of 72 and low of 50 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Appellate judge ends Freeport's Cleveland Ave. land controversy (liherald.com) — Freeport residents now have clarity on the long-disputed Cleveland Avenue field, after a state appellate court confirmed the village owns the 17.5-acre parkland and the school district ended its legal fight. Officials say the land will remain park space, with the district and community able to seek licenses to keep using the fields for children and local sports.
   

• Freeport's New Visions school the subject of glowing research case study (liherald.com) — Families in Freeport can take pride in New Visions School of Discovery and Exploration, which a new NYKids case study praises for exceptional academics, attendance, and welcoming culture. Researchers highlight the school's success with economically disadvantaged and multilingual students, crediting collaborative leadership, strong teacher input, and growing partnerships with families across the Freeport Public Schools community.
   

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Thursday October 8
• You're Invited to the Childhood Reset Summit →
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Saturday October 3
• Dine & Wine By The Water →
  445 South Main Street, Freeport
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Sunday October 4
• Long Island Arts Council at Freeport to Host Annual Arty Party Fundraiser Event →
  Bayview on the Water, 395 Woodcleft Ave, Freeport
  11:00 am
Monday October 5
• Girls Varsity Volleyball Home Game vs. Bethpage Senior High School
  Roosevelt UFSD, 1 Wagner Ave, Roosevelt
  5:00 pm
• Girls JV Soccer Away Game at Elmont Memorial High School
  Roosevelt UFSD, 555 Ridge Rd, Elmont
  5:00 pm
• Girls JV Volleyball Away Game at Bethpage Senior High School
  Roosevelt UFSD, 10 Cherry Ave, Bethpage
  5:00 pm
• Girls Varsity Soccer Home Game vs. Great Neck North High School
  Roosevelt UFSD, 1 Wagner Ave, Roosevelt
  5:15 pm
• BOT MEETING 10-5-26 →
  Freeport Calendar Freeport, NY 11520
  5:30 pm
• Boys JV Football Home Game vs. MacArthur Senior High School
  Roosevelt UFSD, 1 Wagner Ave, Roosevelt
  6:00 pm
Tuesday October 6
• Boys Varsity Soccer Away Game at Great Neck North High School
  Roosevelt UFSD, 35 Polo Rd, Great Neck
  5:00 pm
Wednesday October 7
• Staying Strong Through Midlife and Beyond: HSS Free Webinar! →
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🗞 Nearby News

Baldwin

• Baldwin library gets dolled up for Dolly Day (liherald.com)
• Baldwin expands financial literacy curriculum (liherald.com)
• Change to Baldwin library's Diwali program sparks discussion over cultural programming (liherald.com)

Merrick

• Merrick's Allison Sussman honored as Woman of Distinction (liherald.com)
• Jacob Gunther Elementary School Blue and Gold memories shine again (liherald.com)

Hempstead

• NY State Police Issue 404 Tickets In Long Island Work Zones (patch.com)
• Chip City Closes + Popular Diner Expands To Babylon: LI Biz Roundup (patch.com)

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-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: "What has a cap but no head?" — A bottle (Thank you Glo M. for sending it in!)
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