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Good morning Great Neck! Your connection to what's happening around town is here. Take a sip of coffee and read on. ☀️

In today's newsletter:

  • What $19 million in summer construction changed at Great Neck schools
  • How a Great Neck real estate giant is reshaping its future
  • How much state money is coming to Great Neck's volunteer firefighters?

Also on today's calendar: Chronis Elite FREE Clinic (Ages 5-8) and 9 more events.

Today's riddle: What do you call cows dancing in the dark 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Saturday: Clouds and sun; not as warm, with a high of 70 and low of 62 degrees.
  • Sunday: Cloudy, rain becoming heavier, temps: high: 71, low: 61.
  • Monday: Cloudy with a shower possible, with a high of 69 and low of 58 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

1. Great Neck Public Schools underwent $19M in renovations this summer (longislandpress.com) — Great Neck families should know that more than $19 million in school renovations wrapped up or are nearing completion, including upgrades at North High, middle schools, and athletic fields, with another $17 million planned next year. The board also welcomed Parkville's new principal, honored a student's national history win, and heard resident concerns about turf safety and student representation.
   

2. After 54 years, Sterling Equities announces ownership split (libn.com) — A major ownership shakeup is underway at Great Neck-based Sterling Equities, as co-founder Fred Wilpon and several family members leave the real estate firm after 54 years. Remaining partners, including Saul Katz and Bruce Wilpon, will control most assets and promise a renewed growth strategy, while some jointly owned ventures continue and Long Island property management operations stay unchanged.
   

3. Seven Long Island Fire Districts to Share Nearly $2M in State Grants (southshorepress.com) — Great Neck's Alert Engine Hook Ladder and Hose Co. No. 1 is among seven Long Island volunteer fire departments sharing nearly $2 million in new state grants for facilities and equipment. The funding, aimed at offsetting rising costs and volunteer shortages, will help local companies upgrade critical gear like breathing apparatus fill stations and other infrastructure.
   

4. Are you a Sephardi or Mizrahi Jew? Your risk for breast cancer may be greater than you think. (jewishtimes.com) — A Great Neck teacher's breast cancer diagnosis is used to highlight how Sephardi and Mizrahi Jewish women may underestimate their hereditary cancer risk, including BRCA mutations. Experts urge Jewish families, including those in Great Neck, to discuss family history, consider genetic counseling, and use organizations like Sharsheret to navigate screening and support options.
   

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P.S. The answer to today's riddle: Night Moo-s (Thank you John S. for sending it in!)
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