🌱 Patch AM: Why Mineola’s top PE students were honored in New Hyde Park

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In today's newsletter:

• Why Mineola’s top PE students were honored in New Hyde Park

Also on today's calendar: You're Invited to a Little Medical School Open House! and 5 more events.

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

Weather forecast:

• Friday: Windy; heavy morning rain, with a high of 58 and low of 30 degrees.
• Saturday: Colder; breezy in the morning, temps: high: 39, low: 36.
• Sunday: Partly sunny and windy, with a high of 47 and low of 28 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Mineola seniors celebrated at Physical Education Awards Dinner (longislandpress.com) — Two Mineola High School seniors were recently honored at the Nassau Zone Physical Education Awards Dinner held at the New Hyde Park Inn, bringing regional recognition right into the village. The awards spotlight students who excel in physical education, leadership, and character, and Mineola’s honorees were praised for promoting healthy, active lifestyles and positively influencing their school community.
   

📸 Around New Hyde Park

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🗓 Upcoming Events in New Hyde Park

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★ Featured events ★

Saturday December 20

• You're Invited to a Little Medical School Open House!
  Calvary Lutheran Church, 36 Taylor Ave, East Meadow
  11:30 am

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Other local events

Saturday December 20

• Christmas Spectacular Starring The Radio City Rockettes
  Radio City Music Hall , 1260 6th Ave , New York
  4:00 pm

Sunday December 21

• Jiaoying Summers
  Gramercy Theatre , 127 E 23rd St , New York
  6:00 pm

Monday December 22

• Daytime parking rules suspended
  Village of Bellerose Town Calendar , 50 Superior Rd , Floral Park
• Board of Trustees
  Village of Bellerose Town Calendar , 50 Superior Rd , Floral Park
  7:30 pm

Tuesday December 23

• Village Hall closes at noon
  Village of Bellerose Town Calendar , 50 Superior Rd , Floral Park

Wednesday December 24

• Village Hall Closed
  Village of Bellerose Town Calendar , 50 Superior Rd , Floral Park

Friday December 26

• K.Vida Loca at K. Pacho Every Friday
  K. Pacho , 1270 Union Tpke , New Hyde Park
  3:00 pm

📣 New Hyde Park Shout Outs!

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🗓 Events Nearby

Friday December 19

• Christmas Wonderland
  Hempstead Primary Health , 135 Main St , Hempstead
  1:00 pm
• Holiday Spectacular 2025
  The Village Green / Gazebo Corner of Stewart Avenue and Hilton Avenue
  4:00 pm
• Boys Varsity Swim Meet vs. Wantagh High School
  Roosevelt UFSD , 201 President St , Hempstead
  5:00 pm
• Boys Varsity Wrestling Match vs. Mepham High School
  Roosevelt UFSD , 1 Wagner Ave , Roosevelt
  5:00 pm
• Evan Anstey & the Old Ways
  Duende at Silo City , 85 Silo City Row , Buffalo
  6:00 pm

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Thank you 👏👏👏 to the local businesses for making New Hyde Park PatchAM possible:

• Dogtopia of Garden City Park — (475) 338-3501
  Dogtopia – Dog Daycare, Boarding, Spa & Wellness
• Body & Brain Yoga Tai Chi — (516) 506-7659
  Mind Body Health Promoting Wellness 50% Off Trial class!

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

• Has anyone seen this dog?
  He has been missing since Wednesday 12/10, and last seen along West Shore Road in Roslyn Heights. There was a possible sighting in Glen Cove, but not… (Nextdoor Manhasset Hills)
• Please this poor woman is still missing!!!
  Please share this on all your socials, and join in the search if you are in the area https://nextdoor.com/p/Q7-8rrYfFfmm?utm_source=share&extras… (Nextdoor Manhasset Hills)

• King Kullen Grocery Co Inc posted a job opening for Meat - Meat Wrapper - Part Time in New Hyde Park. Apply here.
• PetSmart posted a job opening for Retail Sales Associate Part Time in New Hyde Park. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near New Hyde Park here.

🗞 Nearby News

Floral Park

• Floral Park basketball makes statement with easy victory (newsday.com)
• Who runs Nassau County when Bruce Blakeman campaigns for governor? (newsday.com)
• Board adopts local laws, welcomes neighboring village officials (longislandpress.com)

Garden City

• $1 million Powerball ticket sold in Elmont (greaterlongisland.com)
• NYRA announces 2026 schedule for Saratoga Race Course with 51 racing days (saratogian.com)

Elmont

Ok New Hyde Park! So now you're in the loop about what's happening today. Thanks for reading, and see you in your inbox next time! Oh -- and if you like what you're reading, invite a friend to Patch AM!

-- The Patch AM Team

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