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In today's newsletter:

• Which beloved principal is retiring from New Hyde Park’s Road School?
• How close did New Hyde Park come to the county volleyball crown?
• How does Cohen Children’s ER compare to top NYC pediatric hospitals?

Today's riddle: What did the alien say to the puzzle? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

• Wednesday: Breezy; a little p.m. rain, with a high of 43 and low of 30 degrees.
• Thursday: Windy; a p.m. snow shower, temps: high: 35, low: 24.
• Friday: Some sun, then clouds; cold, with a high of 36 and low of 29 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

1. New Hyde Park school board approves retirements, Girl Scouts water education (longislandpress.com) — New Hyde Park residents will see leadership changes as the school board approved the retirements of Road School principal Jane Ruthkowski and library worker Antoinette Zabicki, naming Colleen Topping acting principal. The meeting also spotlighted Girl Scout Troop 1559’s water conservation project and clarified how New Hyde Park Little League can apply to use district facilities under updated insurance guidelines.
   

2. Roslyn Varsity Boys Volleyball claims second straight Nassau County Division II title (longislandpress.com) — New Hyde Park’s boys volleyball team reached the Nassau Division II championship match but fell to Roslyn in a hard-fought four-set battle at Nassau Community College. Coaches praised New Hyde Park as a tough opponent whose strong semifinal run set up a high-intensity final, highlighting the program’s competitiveness on the county stage.
   

3. Where to Find the Best Pediatric Emergency Care in NYC and Beyond (newyorkfamily.com) — Families in and around New Hyde Park should know that Cohen Children’s Medical Center on 76th Avenue offers Long Island’s only freestanding pediatric emergency department and a Level I pediatric trauma center, staffed 24/7 by pediatric specialists. The guide also compares several top children’s ERs across New York City, outlining what each offers for serious emergencies, minor illnesses, and behavioral health crises.
   

4. 3 LI-based hospitals ranked among NY's best for maternity care (newsday.com) — Expectant parents in New Hyde Park can take note: Long Island Jewish Medical Center in the village has again been ranked among New York’s best hospitals for maternity care. Alongside two other Long Island hospitals, it’s recognized for low C‑section rates, strong safety practices, and expanding programs that emphasize communication, coordinated care, and breastfeeding support.
   

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🗓 Events Nearby

Wednesday December 10

• Hempstead Village Justice Court's Calendar
  Village of Hempstead Community Events Calendar , 99 James A. Garner Way , Hempstead
  9:00 am
• Family Play Hooray
  East Rockaway Public Library , 477 Atlantic Avenue , East Rockaway
  10:30 am
• Honorary Street Renaming Ceremony for Hon. Donald L. Ryan Way
  Village of Hempstead Community Events Calendar - Hempstead NY 11550
  1:00 pm
• GRADES 4-6 ART/CRAFT
  East Rockaway Public Library , 477 Atlantic Avenue , East Rockaway
  4:00 pm
• Red Carpet Proficiency Dinner
  Roosevelt UFSD , 335 E Clinton Ave , Roosevelt
  6:00 pm
• Recreation Commission Meeting
  Garden City, NY Calendar , 108 Rockaway Avenue , Garden City
  6:30 pm
• Floral Park Public Library, Floral Park, NY
  Floral Park Public Library , 17 Caroline Pl , Floral Park
  7:00 pm
• Shoresy Fall Classic 2025
  UBS Arena , 2400 Hempstead Turnpike , Elmont
  7:00 pm
• Boys Varsity Wrestling Match at Calhoun High School
  Calhoun High School , 1786 State St , Merrick
  7:00 pm
• Shoresy Fall Classic
  UBS Arena , 2400 Hempstead Turnpike , Elmont
  7:00 pm
• Board of Education Public Action Mtg at EMB
  Elizabeth M Baker Elementary School , 69 Baker Hill Rd , Great Neck
  7:30 pm

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• Can anyone recommend a reliable plumber who they have used in past to fix a leak in the baseboard of a steam heating system in the kitchen of a house in Bellerose?
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