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🌱 Motorcyclist killed at Cedar Swamp Road and Old Jericho Turnpike.

And check out Variety Child Learning Center's Third Annual Boo! Walk on the Jericho Patch calendar

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What's up Jericho! Let's start this morning right by getting caught up on what's going on around town. Keep reading to stay in the loop. ☀️

In today's newsletter:

  • Motorcyclist killed at Cedar Swamp Road and Old Jericho Turnpike.
  • Why did Jericho High suddenly plunge in national rankings?
  • See where Jericho schools land in 2027 Nassau rankings

Also on today's calendar: Variety Child Learning Center's Third Annual Boo! Walk and 9 more events.

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: Partly sunny and humid, temps: high: 80, low: 59.
  • Saturday: Some sun; nice, less humid, with a high of 72 and low of 55 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

1. Michael Locastro killed in motorcycle accident on Cedar Swamp Road (newsline.com) — A 56-year-old Westbury motorcyclist was killed after colliding with a Subaru turning left at Cedar Swamp Road and Old Jericho Turnpike in Jericho, with Nassau County police still investigating. The crash, which happened the afternoon of September 21, underscores how vulnerable motorcyclists are at busy local intersections and highlights ongoing safety and legal questions for area drivers.
   

2. U.S. News Shuffled Its N.Y. High School Rankings. An Uproar Ensued. (nytimes.com subscription) — Jericho residents are seeing their acclaimed Senior High School suddenly tumble in U.S. News & World Report's national rankings after Advanced Placement data from New York was removed over privacy concerns. The change pushed Jericho from a perennial top-tier spot to 3,959th nationally, raising questions about how rankings are calculated and what they really say about local school quality.
   

3. Best School Districts In Nassau County Ranked In New 2027 Study (patch.com) — Jericho Union Free School District earned an A+ and ranked third in Nassau County in Niche's new 2027 district ratings, while Jericho Senior High School placed second among public high schools countywide. The study compares districts nationwide on academics, college prep, graduation rates, and reviews, giving Jericho families another data point on how their schools stack up locally and nationally.
   

4. New Rankings Determine The Best Places To Live In New York (hudsonvalleypost.com) — Jericho ranks an impressive second on Stacker's new list of the 25 best places to live in New York, highlighting its strong schools, amenities, and quality of life. The rankings compare communities statewide, showing how Jericho stacks up against Long Island, Westchester, and Hudson Valley favorites for walkability, parks, and neighborhood appeal.
   

5. NJIT Hosts International High School Robotics Tournament, Sending Three to World Champs (njit.edu) — Jericho High School's robotics team brought home the Innovate Award from NJIT's prestigious Highlander Summit, impressing judges with a color-sensing robot that grabs cones more precisely. Competing against nearly 100 teams, the Jericho students showcased advanced design and programming skills, as high schoolers increasingly incorporate sensors and even artificial intelligence into their competition robots.
   

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Ok Jericho! 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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