Community Corner
Weekly Recap: A Girl Scout Fundraiser, EM Native Returns to TV
In case you missed it, here are some of East Meadow's top stories from this past week.
Busy week? No worries. Patch highlighted the top stories of the week you may have missed:
Remaining Concert Lineup at Lakeside Theatre: There are some big acts still expected to hit the Lakeside Theatre stage this month and next.
Doesn’t East Meadow Have the Best Grub? Not only is East Meadow scenic, but its got more than a few places to grab a killer meal.
Fizzy Yogurt? Chobani Issues Recall After Mold Problem: New Berlin, N.Y.-based Greek yogurt maker Chobani this week issued a massive recall after people starting getting sick after snacking on mold-tainted yogurt that had a "fizzy" texture.
Back-to-School Supply Drive Underway: Nassau County is teaming up with Island Harvest to collect school supplies for hundreds of students in need throughout the county. Donation receptacles are all over Nassau, including several sites in East Meadow.
Mangano Thanks Vietnam Vet Vinnie Morreale for His Service: Nassau County Executive Ed Mangano recently visited with local hometown heroes during a special breakfast held in their honor at the Veterans of Foreign Wars Hall in Hicksville. Vinnie Morreale of East Meadow, who served in Vietnam, was among the veterans who attended the breakfast.
New First Precinct Construction to Begin in October: A new First Precinct is set to be built in October, pending approval from the Nassau County Legislature, County Executive Edward Mangano announced Thursday.
Full Body Rub Arrest Made: A Hicksville woman was arrested Tuesday night for performing an "unlicensed massage" at Full Body Rub on Hempstead Turnpike.
Joey B's Pizzeria Closes Its Doors: Joey B's Pizzeria located at 376 Merrick Ave. in East Meadow has closed its doors.
East Meadow Native Returns to TBS Sitcom, Web Series: East Meadow native Adam Busch is a busy guy. See what he's up to.
LIPA Rates on the Rise: Long Island Power Authority rates are rising by about 4 percent in September.
NY Cosmos to Offer Back to School Clinics: The New York Cosmos will hold a series of free “Back to School” soccer clinics in the coming weeks.
Five Scouting Projects Making A Difference: East Meadow scouts are taking on projects not only to earn an award or special ranking but to make a difference in the community.
Tuesday Town Parking Hearing Will Be Adjourned: A public hearing to discuss a proposed Town of Hempstead local law that would allow a residents-only permit parking system near Nassau University Medical Center in East Meadow was adjourned Tuesday.
Girl Scouts' Lemonade Stand Raises $200: East Meadow Girl Scouts raised $200 at a weekend lemonade stand to help them raise funds for the construction of a rain garden at Parkway Elementary School.
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