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In today's newsletter:

  • How Long Beach mustaches turned into $1 million for sick kids.
  • How badly did Long Beach flood during last weekend's nor'easter?
  • Which classic clam shack pairs perfectly with a Long Beach boardwalk stroll?

Also on today's calendar: Long Beach Fine Art Expo V and 9 more events.

Today's riddle: Why was the scarecrow given an award? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Sunday: Cooler; a little p.m. rain, with a high of 64 and low of 59 degrees.
  • Monday: Lots of sun; breezy, warmer, temps: high: 72, low: 52.
  • Tuesday: Sunshine, with a high of 64 and low of 56 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Mustaches For Kids Long Island chapter returns with fundraiser for Memorial Sloan Kettering hospital (liherald.com) — A Long Beach-based chapter of Mustaches For Kids has now raised over $1 million for children treated at Memorial Sloan Kettering, largely through its quirky mustache-growing fundraisers. Local residents and firefighters helped found the group, which is kicking off another season of events, including an Oct. 23 "Stache Bash," to support families facing childhood cancer costs.
   

• Glen Cove largely avoids severe damage as nor'easter hits Long Island (liherald.com) — Recent nor'easter flooding reached about two feet along parts of West Park Avenue in Long Beach and disrupted Long Beach Branch LIRR service near Island Park, even as Glen Cove avoided major damage. The story highlights how South Shore communities, including Long Beach, saw coastal flooding and minor power issues while residents adjusted weekend plans and businesses lost foot traffic.
   

• We Ranked The 10 Best Old-School Seafood Restaurants In New York And Here Is Who Made The Cut (takingthekids.com) — Seafood lovers in Long Beach get a shout-out in this statewide ranking, which highlights Rockville Centre's classic clam spot Bigelow's and suggests pairing a meal there with a quick drive to the Long Beach boardwalk. The list also spotlights other historic seafood joints from Manhattan to the Bronx and beyond, offering ideas for nostalgic day trips across New York.
   

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🗞 Nearby News

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  • Pedestrian Injured in Oceanside Car Accident (lawyertime.com)
  • Mount Sinai South Nassau gala to support cardiovascular expansion in Oceanside (liherald.com)
  • 'Wheel of Fortune': Florida Mom Gets Hug From Ryan Seacrest After $63,000 Loss (newsbreak.com)

Rockville Centre

  • Woodmere Holocaust survivor Asher Matathias dies at 82 (liherald.com)

Freeport

  • 3, Including Teen With Smoke Inhalation, Rescued From Baldwin Fire: Report (patch.com)

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P.S. The answer to today's riddle: "Why was the scarecrow given an award?" — Because he was outstanding in his field! (Thank you Teresa M. for sending it in!)
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