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1. Great Neck students selected for 2026 NYSSMA All-State ensembles (longislandpress.com) — Twelve Great Neck North and South High School musicians have earned coveted spots in the 2026 NYSSMA All-State ensembles, with seven more named as alternates. These students will travel to Rochester in early December to perform with top peers from across New York, showcasing the strength of Great Neck's music programs and the teachers who guide them.
2. Long Island school districts continue to join lawsuits against social media companies (longislandpress.com) — Great Neck School District has joined other Long Island districts in lawsuits challenging major social media companies over alleged harms to students' mental health, with leaders emphasizing awareness more than financial compensation. Officials say they've seen rising depression, anxiety and screen addiction among local students, and any potential settlement funds would be directed to mental health resources and community education.
3. Nassau's 10 best elementary schools for 2027 include one of the top 10 in America (greaterlongisland.com) — Great Neck's Elizabeth M. Baker School has been ranked ninth in Nassau County and 25th in New York State in Niche's 2027 elementary school ratings, placing it 66th nationally. The list highlights how Roslyn and Syosset dominate the county's top spots, while showing Great Neck families how their local public school stacks up against other high-performing districts.
4. The Vanderbilt Cup: From the Roadway to Broadway (wordpress.com) — A local writer in Great Neck reflects on the Vanderbilt Cup auto race, which once ran through town along the pioneering Long Island Motor Parkway. The piece traces how the race spurred early highway design, inspired Broadway entertainment, and eventually faded as modern roadways took over, offering a nostalgic look at the area's transportation history.
5. Cathi Sitzman (washingtonjewishweek.com) — A former Great Neck resident, Dr. Cathi Jane Sitzman, is remembered for a decades-long psychotherapy career in Washington, D.C., specializing in women's mental and reproductive health. Her obituary traces her roots from growing up in Great Neck through her academic achievements, family life, and dedication to patients, and suggests memorial contributions in her name.
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