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Hi Glen Cove! We have the latest buzz right here. Let's keep you in the loop and get this morning started right! ☕️️

In today's newsletter:

  • How Glen Cove teachers and City Hall quietly transformed one family’s holiday
  • Which Glen Cove wrestler made Newsday’s top 50 list?
  • Could a $4.2B real estate merger raise fees on Glen Cove buyers?

Also on today's calendar: You're Invited to a Little Medical School Open House! and 9 more events.

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Today's riddle: What did one astronaut stranded on the moon say to another? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

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  • Friday: Windy; heavy morning rain, with a high of 58 and low of 31 degrees.
  • Saturday: Colder; breezy in the morning, temps: high: 39, low: 36.
  • Sunday: Partly sunny and windy, with a high of 45 and low of 27 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Holiday giving efforts unite City Hall and Glen Cove educators (longislandpress.com) — Glen Cove City Hall staff and Deasy School educators teamed up this holiday season to support a local school family in need, collecting gifts and essentials. The Glen Cove Teachers Association also gathered gift cards for Youth Bureau kids, reflecting Mayor Pam Panzenbeck’s long-standing commitment to local children, families, and educators. It’s a clear example of neighbors stepping up for neighbors.
   

• Newsday's top 50 girls wrestlers on LI for 2025-26 (newsday.com) — One of Long Island’s top girls wrestlers this season is Glen Cove sophomore Alexa Benitez, recognized for her strong performance at 185 pounds and Nassau runner-up finish. She’s featured among Newsday’s top 50 girls wrestlers on Long Island for 2025-26, highlighting Glen Cove’s presence in a rapidly growing high school sport.
   

• U.S. senators say Compass-Anywhere deal would hurt homebuyers (finance-commerce.com) — A national real estate battle with local implications is illustrated by a Glen Cove home for sale, as two U.S. senators urge regulators to block Compass’ $4.2 billion bid for Anywhere Real Estate. They argue the merger could keep broker fees high, restrict access to listings, and make homebuying even tougher for families in markets like Glen Cove.
   

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