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Also on today's calendar: Plainview Water District's Touch-A-Truck Event and 9 more events.
Today's riddle: I Am not animal, vegetable, or mineral. I don’t eat, but need to be fed regularly to stay alive. What am I? 🤔 (Answer below!)
Weather forecast:
1. Plainview-Old Bethpage School Budget Preview, Candidates On Ballot For 2026-2027 (patch.com) — Plainview voters will soon decide the 2026-2027 Plainview-Old Bethpage school budget, a tax levy increase, and a $6 million capital reserve proposition that would not raise taxes further. Residents will also choose two unopposed Board of Education trustees while reviewing strong recent graduation, scholarship, and athletic achievements that district leaders say reflect the value of continued investment in local schools.
2. Former Plainview-Old Bethpage School District principal cleared of most charges, suspended for 30 days (longislandpress.com) — A state hearing officer has cleared longtime Pasadena Elementary principal Karen Heitner of most misconduct charges but ordered a 30‑day unpaid suspension and reassignment within the Plainview‑Old Bethpage district. District leaders say they hope the outcome underscores expectations for professional conduct while allowing schools to refocus on students.
3. 1 Nassau County Hospital Received Poor 'D' Safety Grade, 7 Earn 'A' Grades (patch.com) — Plainview residents can take note that Plainview Hospital earned a top ‘A’ safety grade in a new countywide report card on preventing medical errors and infections. The Leapfrog Group’s Spring 2026 ratings show seven Nassau hospitals with A grades and Nassau University Medical Center receiving a D, while New York State’s overall standing has improved compared with last year.
4. Rafiqul Chowdhury: Founder Brings Field-tested Experiences to Project Sites (enr.com) — A New York regional engineering leader got his professional start with Grace Industries in Plainview before founding his own firm serving major transportation and energy clients. He reflects on overcoming imposter syndrome, shifting from hands-on engineer to business leader, and embracing uncertainty while offering practical advice on authenticity, curiosity, and work-life “alignment” for younger professionals.
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