🌱 Patch AM: How a Ground Zero firefighter moved East Broadway students this month

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In today's newsletter:

• How a Ground Zero firefighter moved East Broadway students this month
• Which Levittown veteran just earned a major 2027 honor?

Also on today's calendar: Help A Fellow Human Blood Drive and 9 more events.

Today's riddle: What are the two favorite words for a shark to hear? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

• Sunday: Windy; rain most of the time, with a high of 66 and low of 60 degrees.
• Monday: Occasional rain and drizzle, temps: high: 66, low: 56.
• Tuesday: Mostly cloudy, with a high of 71 and low of 59 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Firefighter who served at Ground Zero visits East Broadway students (liherald.com) — Students at East Broadway Elementary in the Levittown School District recently welcomed FDNY Capt. Tom Brown, who served at Ground Zero, for a powerful 9/11 history lesson. Brown returned to the same classroom he visited 25 years ago, sharing firsthand stories of courage, service, and remembrance with a new generation of Levittown children.
   

• 105-Year-Old WWII Veteran Among Nine Chosen for 2027 Tribute & Honor Awards (longisland.com) — Levittown resident and Air Force veteran Frank Marcinek has been chosen for the Community Service Award in the 2027 Tribute & Honor Awards, recognizing his longtime work with veterans and neighbors. He's one of nine Long Island honorees who'll be celebrated at a February 2027 gala, highlighting local stories of military service and community support.
   

📸 Around Levittown

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🗓 Upcoming Events in Levittown

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★ Featured events ★

Sunday September 27
• Help A Fellow Human Blood Drive →
  Miller's Ale House, 3046 Hempstead Tpke, Levittown
  12:00 pm
Thursday October 1
• Wonder Grand Opening Week in Massapequa Park - Join Us 9/28 - 10/1! →
  1004 Park Blvd Massapequa Park, NY 11762,
  10:30 am

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Other local events

Sunday September 27
• Dale Elliott Jr. →
  Governor's Levittown, 90 Division Ave., Levittown
  7:00 pm
• DALE ELLIOTT JR. - SPECIAL EVENT →
  Governor's Levittown, 90 Division Ave., Levittown
  7:00 pm
Monday September 28
• Gifts of Hope Take & Make →
  Levittown Public Library, 1 Bluegrass Lane, Levittown
Thursday October 1
• ALL-STAR COMEDY SHOW →
  Governor's Levittown, 90 Division Ave., Levittown
  8:00 pm
Friday October 2
• Virtual Naloxone/Narcan Training through Zoom →
  Nassau County, NY Calendar
  10:00 am
• CARLOS MENCIA - SPECIAL EVENT →
  Governor's Levittown, 90 Division Ave., Levittown
  8:00 pm
• Carlos Mencia →
  Governor's Levittown, 90 Division Ave., Levittown
  8:00 pm
Wednesday October 7
• Staying Strong Through Midlife and Beyond: HSS Free Webinar! →
  6:30 pm
Thursday October 15
• Levittown Public Library: Age Well Expo →
  Levittown Public Library, 1 Bluegrass Ln, Levittown
  9:30 am
Friday October 16
• First Annual Hardscrabble Theater One-Act Play Festival →
  298 Conklin St, Farmingdale
  8:00 pm

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

• Long Island Foundation Names 2027 Veteran Honorees —P. Frome Read on Patch

• Signify N.V. posted a job opening for Electrical Assembler/General Helper-Cooper Lighting Solutions in Hicksville. Apply here.
• Curtiss-Wright posted a job opening for Shipping & Receiving Temp in Farmingdale. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Levittown here.

🗞 Nearby News

Bethpage

• Bethpage senior named LI Scholar Artist (bethpagenewsgram.com)
• POB students explore American history (midislandtimes.com)
• Seven seniors named Natl. Merit Semifinalists (midislandtimes.com)

East Meadow

• NICE Bus launches Mini MILE pilot in central Nassau; alternative service impacting East Meadow (liherald.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: "MAN OVERBOARD!" (Thank you M J. for sending it in!)
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