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Published September 14Itzhak Perlman draws nearly 5,000 to Great Neck concert
The sound of Itzhak Perlman’s violin filled the waterfront as nearly 5,000 people gathered for an evening of classical music, sweeping views and a rare opportunity to see one of the world’s most acclaimed musicians perform close to home. The Great Neck Park District hosted…
Long Island Press
Published September 11Great Neck passing 9/11 memories to a new generation
A quarter-century after the Sept. 11, 2001 attacks, Great Neck residents and first responders gathered at three local ceremonies to honor those who died and reflect on how their stories can be preserved for generations to come. The Vigilant and Alert fire companies and the…
Long Island Press
Published September 10Mobile Museum of Tolerance brings Holocaust lessons to Great Neck students
Students at North Shore Hebrew Academy explored the Holocaust, antisemitism, hate and the power of individual choices through interactive lessons aboard the Mobile Museum of Tolerance, an educational initiative designed to bring discussions about tolerance directly to schools.…
Long Island Press
Published September 10Great Neck Library to host Japanese music and culture event
A Japanese musical performance featuring the traditional koto and shamisen will offer audiences an introduction to the country’s music and cultural traditions, with dance, tea ceremony, kimono culture and traditional crafts also featured. The Great Neck Library will host the…
Long Island Press
Published September 10Great Neck Library to host law career panel for teens and parents
Parents and students interested in a legal career can learn what it takes to become an attorney and what practicing law is like during a panel discussion with three Nassau County lawyers. The Great Neck Library will host “What It Takes and What It’s Like to Choose Law as a…
Long Island Press
Published September 10Great Neck High School seniors earn Long Island Scholar Artist honors
Three Great Neck Public Schools seniors have been recognized for their achievements in the arts, earning honors in music and visual arts through the Long Island Scholar Artist program. Abigail Bernstein and Chen (Monica) Chen of North High School and Claire Fico of South High…
Long Island Press
Published September 08Great Neck memorials keep 9/11 victims’ memories alive
Twenty-five years later, the memories of those lost on Sept. 11, 2001, remain alive through memorials and landmarks dedicated in their honor. The sites give residents places to mourn, remember the lives lost and reflect on the courage and sacrifice that followed one of the…
Long Island Press
Published September 08Youth-led effort revitalizes American Guitar Museum in New Hyde Park
What began as an effort by two Great Neck high school students to replace a deteriorating fence has grown into a yearlong community project to revitalize the American Guitar Museum in New Hyde Park. Great Neck South High School students Elizabeth Kennedy and Megan Lu, both…
Long Island Press
Published September 089/11 Memorial Bridge carries memories 25 years later
Most days, there is little to suggest that this quiet bridge was once the center of a community’s grief. The 9/11 Memorial Bridge stretches over Great Neck’s Udalls Mill Pond, offering views of the historic grist mill, well-kept homes along the shoreline and, on a clear day, the…
Long Island Press
Published September 04Great Neck Public Schools welcomes students back
Schools welcomed students back for the 2026-27 school year, as faculty and staff greeted students and helped launch another year of learning and discovery. The Great Neck school year officially began Tuesday, Sept. 1, with K-12 students returning to classrooms across the…
Long Island Press
Published September 04Great Neck Library to host Belle Gayer book signing
Author Belle Gayer for a discussion and book signing of her book, “Are Relationships for Suckers?,” which draws on her more than five decades of marriage and years of offering relationship advice. The event will be hosted by Great Neck Library at 7 p.m. on Sept. 14, at 159…
Long Island Press
Published September 04Great Neck Park District approves $21M 2027 budget
The park district approved a $21 million budget for 2027 that calls for a 1% reduction in the tax levy while increasing projected program revenue and keeping overall spending growth below 2%. The Great Neck Park District Board of Commissioners approved the budget during a public…