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🌱 How Harbor Links became Nassau County’s top-rated public golf course
Spotted on the North Hempstead calendar: High Holidays at a Yoga Studio
Hello North Hempstead! Stay connected with the latest updates from around town. Let's dive in! ☀️
In today's newsletter:
- How Harbor Links became Nassau County's top-rated public golf course
- Why Muslim residents confronted North Hempstead officials over a hijab post
- What's at stake in North Hempstead's Inspiration Wharf court battle?
Also on today's calendar: High Holidays at a Yoga Studio and 9 more events.
Today's riddle: What do you get when you cross an angry cow with an angry sheep? 🤔 (Answer below!)
- Thursday: Warm; a shower in the morning, with a high of 88 and low of 70 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
- Friday: Turning sunny and less humid, temps: high: 81, low: 64.
- Saturday: Sun giving way to clouds, with a high of 77 and low of 68 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
1. North Hempstead's Harbor Links Named Best Golf Course in Nassau County (longisland.com) — Harbor Links, the Town of North Hempstead's public golf course in Port Washington, has just been voted the best golf course in Nassau County after a year of major upgrades and new management. Nearly $2 million in improvements, from tech-enabled driving ranges to new restaurants and a renovated clubhouse, are turning this town-owned course into a regional destination for golfers of all ages. 
2. Muslim residents press North Hempstead board over Blakeman post (longislandpress.com) — North Hempstead residents packed a Town Board meeting to urge officials to condemn Nassau County Executive Bruce Blakeman's social media post mocking Gov. Kathy Hochul for wearing a hijab. The tense discussion highlighted Muslim residents' concerns about Islamophobia, differing views among board members on signing a condemnation letter, and steps the supervisor says she's taken to address safety worries.
3. Town hires firm to defend OK for Sbarro family's plan (newsday.com) — North Hempstead has hired an outside law firm to defend its approval of a controversial mixed-use redevelopment at Inspiration Wharf on Manhasset Bay, now being challenged by local residents. The lawsuit argues the town's environmental review was inadequate and seeks to halt work, overturn approvals, and annul the town's negative environmental declaration on the Sbarro family–backed project.
4. Roslyn Harbor unveils America 250 Independence Garden (longislandpress.com) — A new America 250 Independence Garden has opened in nearby Roslyn Harbor, with North Hempstead Town Supervisor Jennifer DeSena joining local officials, first responders, and residents for the dedication. Located near the Greenvale LIRR station, the garden honors 250 years of American independence while celebrating the area's historic estates, natural landscape, and horticultural heritage that many North Hempstead residents also enjoy.
📸 Around North Hempstead
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🗓 Upcoming Events in North Hempstead
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★ Featured events ★
- High Holidays at a Yoga Studio →
Know Yoga Know Bliss, 580 Plandome Rd, Manhasset
10:00 am - Jay Medal Soirée →
Jay Estate, 210 Boston Post Rd, Rye
5:30 pm
Friday September 11
Saturday September 19
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Other local events
- Body of Work- Reception
The Art Guild 200 Port Washington Blvd., Manhasset, NY 11030
6:00 pm - Planning Board Meeting
Village of Old Brookville 201 McCouns Ln, Glen Head, NY 11545
6:00 pm - Body of work reception
The Art Guild 200 Port Washington Blvd., Manhasset, NY 11030
6:00 pm - Beginner Tai Chi →
The Manhasset Public Library, 30 Onderdonk Ave, Manhasset
12:00 pm - Intermediate Tai Chi →
The Manhasset Public Library, 30 Onderdonk Ave, Manhasset
1:15 pm - SAT at NS High School
North Shore Csd Sea Cliff, NY 11579 - Chinese Calligraphy →
The Manhasset Public Library, 30 Onderdonk Ave, Manhasset
10:00 am - Joe Dombrowski →
The Bell House, 149 7th St, Brooklyn
6:00 pm - Needle Arts →
The Manhasset Public Library, 30 Onderdonk Ave, Manhasset
11:00 am - Night Owls Book Club →
The Manhasset Public Library, 30 Onderdonk Ave, Manhasset
1:00 pm
Thursday September 10
Friday September 11
Saturday September 12
Monday September 14
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P.S. The answer to today's riddle: An animal that's in a baaaaad mooood! (Thank you Lisa A. for sending it in!)
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