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What's up Wantagh! Let's start this morning right by getting caught up on what's going on around town. Keep reading to stay in the loop. ☕️️

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In today's newsletter:

  • How Wantagh's rainfall stacked up in this weekend's nor'easter.
  • See where Wantagh schools now rank in national Niche ratings.

Also on today's calendar: Wonder Grand Opening Week in Massapequa Park - Join Us 9/28 - 10/1! and 9 more events.

Today's riddle: What do you call a one-legged Big Foot? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Tuesday: Variable cloudiness, with a high of 70 and low of 60 degrees.
  • Wednesday: Mostly cloudy, temps: high: 72, low: 61.
  • Thursday: Partly sunny and nice, with a high of 74 and low of 64 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• How much rain fell in New York? See latest nor'easter totals (ithacajournal.com) — Wantagh picked up 1.45 inches of rain during this weekend's powerful nor'easter, which drenched much of Nassau County and caused flooding, outages, and travel issues across downstate New York. The report breaks down how Wantagh's total compares with nearby communities on Long Island, New York City, and the Hudson Valley as the storm slowly weakens.
   

• Roslyn is America's No. 2 school district as three Nassau districts land in Niche's 2027 top 10 (greaterlongisland.com) — Wantagh's school district has joined Niche's national top 1,000 this year, debuting at No. 689 among districts across the country. The story highlights how Nassau County schools, including nearby Bellmore-Merrick and East Meadow, shifted in the 2027 rankings and where Long Island's top-performing districts now stand statewide and nationally.
   

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • Anthony's Coal Fired Pizza posted a job opening for Dining Room Supervisor in Wantagh. Apply here.
  • Kevin Dignam - State Farm Agent posted a job opening for Account Representative - State Farm Agent Team Member in Bellmore. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Wantagh here.

🗞 Nearby News

Seaford

  • Three Long Island middle schools named "Schools of Distinction" (newsday.com)

Bellmore

  • Bellmore-Merrick feels effects of nor'easter as storm batters Long Island (liherald.com)

Massapequa

  • Massapequa, Garden City finally meet tonight at 5 p.m. after nor'easter delay (greaterlongisland.com)
  • Where are houses with more bedrooms for less money than the median on Long Island? (newsday.com)
  • Súp Vietnamese restaurant opens in Jericho – The Long Island Times (litimes.org)

Ok Wantagh! 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: Hop Squatch! (Thank you Terri R. for sending it in!)
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