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Top Stories For The Week

Some stories making headlines in Great Neck.

Bravo 'Regrets' Offensive GN Plaza 'Princesses' Long Island Episode
The Bravo Network told Patch Tuesday it "deeply regrets" the fallout from a recent episode of "Princesses: Long Island" that was filmed at Jonathan Ielpi Memorial Park in Great Neck Plaza.

U.S. Merchant Marine Academy Welcomes Incoming Class of 2017
The U.S. Merchant Marine Academy welcomed its incoming Class of 2017, consisting of 238 plebe candidates from across the country on Tuesday. Upon arrival, the Congressionally-nominated future Midshipmen began a rigorous, 18-day regimen of academic, military, and physical training known as Indoctrination (INDOC), — their first step toward becoming future leaders and licensed maritime officers.

Expert: Homes Selling Faster Than Last Year in Great Neck
Carrington Real Estate Services, LLC, a national residential real estate brokerage with offices in Great Neck today announced May market trends for the city, analyzing key metrics including median home price, total inventory and average days on market for single family residences.

FEMA Picks Up Sandy Tab
The financial burden of Hurricane Sandy has been lifted. FEMA will reimburse the Town of North Hempstead nearly $12 million for costs related to Sandy, Sen. Chuck Schumer, D-N.Y., announced Thursday. 

Local Car Dealership Gets Big Award
Biener Audi of Great Neck was chosen to receive the International Five Star Diamond Award by the Board of the American Academy of Hospitality Sciences.

Promenade Night Set For July 11 In Plaza
The Great Neck Plaza Business Improvement District and the Village of Great Neck Plaza invite Long Islanders and residents from the metropolitan area to Promenade Night on July 11. 

More Rain, More Beach Closings
This week's stormy weather prompted the Nassau County Health Department to close 13 beaches on the North Shore Friday. Runoff water from recent rainfall can elevate bacteria levels and put locals at risk when swimming.

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