🌱 How did Herricks schools stack up in Niche’s 2027 rankings?

Coffee in hand, Herricks? We've got the latest town updates for you. Keep reading to stay in the loop. ☕️️

In today's newsletter:

• How did Herricks schools stack up in Niche's 2027 rankings?
• How did Herricks fare against Kennedy's high-flying girls soccer squad?

Also on today's calendar: Harlem Wizards.

Today's riddle: What do you call a belt that is made of watches? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

• Thursday: Mostly cloudy and humid, with a high of 73 and low of 65 degrees.
• Friday: Humid with clouds and sun, temps: high: 83, low: 60.
• Saturday: Partly sunny and not as warm, with a high of 72 and low of 56 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Best School Districts In Nassau County Ranked In New 2027 Study (patch.com) — Herricks families can see their schools shine in Niche's new 2027 rankings, with Herricks Union Free School District earning an A+ and Herricks High School landing among Nassau County's top public high schools. The report compares nearby districts and explains how factors like academics, college prep, and student life shaped the grades.
   

• Kennedy carries over momentum (liherald.com) — Kennedy's girls soccer team has opened the season strong, including a decisive 6-1 victory over Herricks in Conference AAA/AA II play. With several underclass standouts piling up goals and a senior goalkeeper anchoring the defense, the Cougars are focused on sustaining their early momentum against familiar Nassau County rivals.
   

📸 Around Herricks

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🗓 Upcoming Events in Herricks

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★ Featured events ★

Saturday October 24
• Harlem Wizards →
  Chaminade High School Athletic Gym, 340 Jackson Ave, Mineola
  2:00 pm

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Other local events

Friday October 2
• SEPTA Welcome Back Family Social
  Mineola Public Schools, 121 Jackson Avenue, Mineola
  6:30 pm
Wednesday October 7
• Staying Strong Through Midlife and Beyond: HSS Free Webinar! →
  6:30 pm

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🗓 Events Nearby

Thursday October 1
• ESOL Morning Classes →
  1 Library Dr, Port Washington
  9:00 am
• One Language, Many Traditions - Hispanic Heritage Month Exhibit →
  1 Library Dr, Port Washington
  9:00 am
• Baby Rhyme Time →
  1 Library Dr, Port Washington
  9:30 am
• Open Play →
  1 Library Dr, Port Washington
  9:30 am
• ESOL High Beginner Classes →
  1 Library Dr, Port Washington
  9:30 am
• 123 Play with Me
  Westbury Memorial Public Library Children's Programs at the Meeting Room, 445 Jefferson Street, Westbury
  10:30 am
• Beginner Spanish Class – ESOL →
  1 Library Dr, Port Washington
  11:30 am
• Hempstead Workshop: Civil Service Careers & NY HELPS →
  HempsteadWorks Career Center, 50 Clinton Street, Hempstead
  1:00 pm
• 1:30 Chair Yoga →
  1 Library Dr, Port Washington
  1:30 pm
• 2:30 Chair Yoga →
  1 Library Dr, Port Washington
  2:30 pm

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🗞 Nearby News

Mineola

• 2026 Developing Long Island: Harris Beach Murtha's commitment to growth (nyrej.com)
• 2026 Developing Long Island: The Bridge (nyrej.com)
• Long Island high school football roundup from Week 3 of the season (newsday.com)

New Hyde Park

• 2021 Porsche Taycan For Sale at Turn Auto Mall - (516) 272-7092 (longisland.com)

Hempstead

• Long Island Students Can Win $3K In Hispanic Heritage Essay Contest (patch.com)
• 3-Month-Old Dutch Begins Service Dog Journey At Hofstra (patch.com)

Ok Herricks! So now you're in the loop about what's happening today. Thanks for reading, and see you in your inbox next time! Oh -- and if you like what you're reading, invite a friend to Patch AM!

-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: A waist of time. (Thank you Martin L. for sending it in!)
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