Good morning Levittown! We're back in your inbox this morning to keep you in the loop with what's happening in and around town. Grab a cup of coffee and read on. ☀️
In today's newsletter:
Why did MacArthur's veteran coach walk away after just one practice?
Also on today's calendar: Long Island Authors and 7 more events.
Today's riddle: Why do fish live in salt water? 🤔 (Answer below!)
Thursday: A shower and thunderstorm, with a high of 81 and low of 66 degrees.
Friday: Mostly sunny, temps: high: 82, low: 68.
Saturday: Humid with a few showers, with a high of 76 and low of 68 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• New York High School Football Coach Suddenly Bailed On His Team At Very First Practice Of The Season (brobible.com) — MacArthur High School's longtime football coach has abruptly resigned after the first official practice, leaving Levittown players and families facing a sudden leadership change just weeks before the Sept. 10 season opener. With no permanent athletic director currently in place in the Levittown school district, three assistant coaches are temporarily running practices while the district figures out a replacement plan.
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What your neighbors are talking about on social media
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🗞 Nearby News
Bethpage
Mr. Beery's in Bethpage closing in February (newsday.com)
Brandon Bussi brings the Stanley Cup back to Long Island in full-circle moment for Hurricanes goalie (newsday.com)
Bethpage High School welcomed dozens of special education students from other districts (longislandpress.com)
East Meadow
MS-13 Gang Leader Sentenced to 17 Years in Prison for 2024 Attacks at Soccer Field & Laundromat (longisland.com)
ZZ Top Will Keep Touring After Frank Beard's Death (shark1053.com)
Farmingdale
Long Island Potato Festival coming to Farmingdale State College this fall (newsday.com)
Ok Levittown! 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: Pepper makes them sneeze (Thank you Karla H. for sending it in!) Got a good riddle for PatchAM? Submit it here!