🌱 Local 'Nazi Hunter' Rabbi Writes Book + Marijuana Permits

Hello, neighbors! It's me again, your host of the Five Towns Daily.

First, today's weather:

Partly sunny. High: 48 Low: 41.

Here are the top three stories today in Five Towns:

1. Former Rockville Centre Rabbi Dr. Barry Dov Schwartz has worked with a Nazi hunter along with other historically significant experiences. He writes his life story in “A Man of Spirit: A Rabbi Navigates a Half-Century of Sweeping Change,” released on Jan. 25. (LI Herald)
2. A new state proposal would prioritize those convicted of marijuana crimes priority for licenses to sell recreational marijuana later this year. Jessica Naissant owns a CBD store in Valley Stream and was arrested for smoking weed in 2018 and is hoping to get one of those permits. (News 12)
3. Nassau County Police Department Homicide Squad detectives are investigating a fatal vehicular accident that occurred on March 9 at 2:52 p.m. in Old Westbury. A male, 17, was operating a 2019 BMW southbound on Glen Cove Road in the vicinity of Hewlett Drive and crossed over the median, striking a NICE Bus, killing the male bus driver, 63. (The Westbury Times)

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Today in Five Towns:

• Quarter 3 Progress Reports Posted on Parent Portal, Hewlett Woodmere Schools.
• High School Parent-Teacher Conferences, 7:30 a.m., Hewlett High School.

From my notebook:

• Impractical Jokers' James Murray, or "Murr" will visit Hewlett-Woodmere School District on March 16 and 17 to meet students and sign copies of his book. (Long Island Press)
• Nextdoor Neighbor, Hewlett Harbor: "We have an amazing eye doctor here every Friday and the complete thorough exam is only $69. Call 516-766-2800 to book your appointment today. We have been in Rockville Centre for 18 years and love our local customers." (Nextdoor)
• Nextdoor Neighbor, Franklin Elementary: "My kitchen sink started gurgling and splashing up water out of nowhere. This has been going on for a few hours. Any suggestions for why this is happening and what to do would be greatly appreciated." (Nextdoor)

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— Jackie