🌱 Regents Exams To Return To LI + Giant Spider Coming To LI

Good day, neighbors! I'm here with a fresh copy of the Five Towns Daily.

First, today's weather:

Times of clouds and sun. High: 45 Low: 34.

Here are the top three stories today in Five Towns:

1. Regents exams will return in full this June for the first time in three years, after the pandemic disrupted the year-end tests. (Subscription: Newsday)
2. A giant spider is coming to Long Island: the large Joro spider may soon spread northward and colonize much of the eastern seaboard. But the spider doesn't hurt humans and eats a lot of insects. (Patch)
3. The annual "Best of Long Island" contest awarded Grandpa Tony's, the title of "Best Pizza" for the third straight year. Grandpa Tony's is in East Rockaway. (Patch)

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Today in Five Towns:

• Hewlett Elementary School Grade 5 Glow Paint Night, Hewlett Woodmere School District, 6:30 p.m.

From my notebook:

• Nextdoor Neighbor, Hewlett/Woodmere: "Can anyone recommend an SAT/ACT Prep company or individual that you used for your high school child that you highly recommend?" (Nextdoor)
• Public Information Representative Donna Harris, United States Postal Inspection Service - New York: "National Consumer Protection Week: You'll be hearing from us on a regular basis to provide fraud and other tips to help you recognize the warning signs of a scam." (Nextdoor)
• Nextdoor Neighbor, Franklin Elementary: "Looking for an excellent tax accountant to do my taxes. Any recommendations appreciated." (Nextdoor)

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— Jackie