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Community Corner

Dec. 19: School Board Meeting and Holiday Donations

Here's a look at the events going on in New Hyde Park.

Don’t let the Monday blues get you down — it’s the holiday season!

Here's what you need to know today:

1. There is a Sewanhaka Board of Education meeting tonight at 8 p.m. at . All are welcome to attend.

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2. The  Varsity wrestling team will take part in a tournament today beginning at 4:30 at the .

3. Feeling generous this holiday season? There is no better time to give then right now. Donations can be dropped off for families in need for the  at the  on Union Turnpike. Families need new and unwrapped toys, blankets and donations.

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4. If you haven’t already noticed, we are no longer running Cheapest Gas Prices on Sunday’s, but don’t fret! Take a look at the new button we have on the Site called “Traffic & Gas.” This will provide you with a live traffic map and the latest gas prices every day of the week.

5. You may have also noticed another new button we have on the Site called “Gallery.” The New Hyde Park Patch wants to gather as many photos and videos as possible from the people in our community. Whether it is a sporting or school event, dance recital or award and anything else — we want to feature it on the Site!  

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