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What's up East Meadow! Let's start this morning right by getting caught up on what's going on around town. Keep reading to stay in the loop. ā˜•ļøļø

In today's newsletter:

  • How will a $100K grant boost hunger relief for East Meadow neighbors?
  • How is East Meadowā€™s jail tied to Long Island ICE crackdowns?

Also on today's calendar: CCE Nassau Winter Market at Eisenhower Park and 8 more events.

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Today's riddle: What did one pirate say to the other? šŸ¤” (Answer below!)

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  • Saturday: Rain, becoming heavy at times, with a high of 44 and low of 40 degrees.
  • Sunday: Breezy; cloudy, then some sun, temps: high: 45, low: 30.
  • Monday: Mostly sunny and breezy, with a high of 42 and low of 32 degrees.

šŸ“° News we're reading

ā€¢ $100K grant aids Island Harvest's mission on L.I. (liherald.com) ā€” East Meadow readers may recognize Island Harvestā€™s CEO, a former East Meadow Herald Person of the Year, as her organization receives a new $100,000 grant to fight hunger. Backed by the PSEG Foundation, Island Harvest plans to channel the money into its Hunger Relief Action Fund, supporting yearā€‘round food distribution and services for tens of thousands of Long Islanders struggling to afford meals.
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ā€¢ 'ICE is here!': An activist network spreads on LI over immigration raid fears (newsday.com) ā€” East Meadow is directly tied into this story through the Nassau County jail, where nearly 2,200 ICE detainees have been held since February. The piece follows Port Washington and other Long Island activists who monitor and respond to ICE activity, describe recent arrests and protests, and debate the risks and limits of confronting federal immigration enforcement across Nassau and Suffolk counties.
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