AmericanTowns is a virtual "town square", connecting you to all the events and news happening in Great Neck New York. Whether it's town issues and community activism, or school calendars and sports schedules, AmericanTowns delivers the information faster and helps you use it better. en-us 30 https://www.americantowns.com/great-neck-ny 144 69 https://www.americantowns.com/great-neck-ny https://www.americantowns.com/images/atn_rss_logo.gif Sat, 16 Nov 2024 02:21:46 -0600 New York Power Authority Joins Harlem Grown and EPRI in Collaborative Demonstration to Educate Local Youth about Urban Farming, Sustainability and https://www.americantowns.com/news/governor-hochul-announces-indoor-food-production-system-to-advance-urban-farming-in-harlem-31491520-great-neck-ny.html https://www.americantowns.com/news/governor-hochul-announces-indoor-food-production-system-to-advance-urban-farming-in-harlem-31491520-great-neck-ny.html Government and Politics Sat, 16 Nov 2024 00:00:00 -0600 "Achieving the New York Dream" Agenda Includes 147 Bold Initiatives to Create a More Affordable, More Livable and Safer New York "New York Housing https://www.americantowns.com/news/video-audio-photos-and-remarks-as-prepared-governor-hochul-delivers-2023-state-of-the-state-31517000-great-neck-ny.html https://www.americantowns.com/news/video-audio-photos-and-remarks-as-prepared-governor-hochul-delivers-2023-state-of-the-state-31517000-great-neck-ny.html Government and Politics Sat, 16 Nov 2024 00:00:00 -0600 At Long Island Comedy we're "standing up for stand-up!" Our mission is to promote the art of live, stand-up comedy by bringing you the very best shows https://www.americantowns.com/news/long-island-comedy-festival-2023-31526014-great-neck-ny.html https://www.americantowns.com/news/long-island-comedy-festival-2023-31526014-great-neck-ny.html Arts and Entertainment Sat, 16 Nov 2024 00:00:00 -0600 Congressman Brian Higgins (NY-26) has reached out to the U.S. State Department and House of Representatives Committee on Foreign Affairs for https://www.americantowns.com/news/higgins-seeks-answers-after-sudan-releases-john-granvilles-killer-31533318-great-neck-ny.html https://www.americantowns.com/news/higgins-seeks-answers-after-sudan-releases-john-granvilles-killer-31533318-great-neck-ny.html Government and Politics Sat, 16 Nov 2024 00:00:00 -0600 WASHINGTON, DC—Representatives Paul D. Tonko today voted NO on H.R. 5, legislation that that would empower an extreme vocal minority to impose https://www.americantowns.com/news/tonko-opposes-hr-5-bill-that-promotes-censorship-lgbt-erasure-in-schools-31553700-great-neck-ny.html https://www.americantowns.com/news/tonko-opposes-hr-5-bill-that-promotes-censorship-lgbt-erasure-in-schools-31553700-great-neck-ny.html Government and Politics Sat, 16 Nov 2024 00:00:00 -0600 State to Stockpile 150,000 Doses of Misoprostol, a Five-Year Supply, to Meet Current Anticipated Needs Governor Working with Legislature on New https://www.americantowns.com/news/governor-hochul-announces-actions-to-protect-access-to-medication-abortion-in-new-york-state-31561199-great-neck-ny.html https://www.americantowns.com/news/governor-hochul-announces-actions-to-protect-access-to-medication-abortion-in-new-york-state-31561199-great-neck-ny.html Government and Politics Sat, 16 Nov 2024 00:00:00 -0600 Gillibrand’s Comprehensive Plan Provides Pathway to Food Security, Independence, and Social Connection; Senator Gillibrand Has Convened Leaders https://www.americantowns.com/news/in-binghamton-gillibrand-champions-5point-master-plan-on-aging-to-ensure-every-american-can-age-with-dignity-and-financial-security-31563129-great-neck-ny.html https://www.americantowns.com/news/in-binghamton-gillibrand-champions-5point-master-plan-on-aging-to-ensure-every-american-can-age-with-dignity-and-financial-security-31563129-great-neck-ny.html Government and Politics Sat, 16 Nov 2024 00:00:00 -0600 This year, we come together to celebrate the art and influence of cinema showcasing the best in global independent Films and Documentaries, Great https://www.americantowns.com/news/gold-coast-international-film-and-arts-festival-2023-31614096-great-neck-ny.html https://www.americantowns.com/news/gold-coast-international-film-and-arts-festival-2023-31614096-great-neck-ny.html Arts and Entertainment Sat, 16 Nov 2024 00:00:00 -0600 Honorees Special Guests From California, USA, and Italy Singing Competition- who will win a trip to Italy? Full Dinner Dancing Open bar It's an https://www.americantowns.com/news/29th-annual-festival-of-song-usa-31642217-great-neck-ny.html https://www.americantowns.com/news/29th-annual-festival-of-song-usa-31642217-great-neck-ny.html Arts and Entertainment Sat, 16 Nov 2024 00:00:00 -0600 Join Us For Gold Coast International Film Festival 2024! Schedule Of Events: September 29, 2024 Great Shorts I 2pm Great Neck Library Narratives https://www.americantowns.com/news/gold-coast-international-film-festival-2024-31697588-great-neck-ny.html https://www.americantowns.com/news/gold-coast-international-film-festival-2024-31697588-great-neck-ny.html Arts and Entertainment Sat, 16 Nov 2024 00:00:00 -0600 Initiated to Combat Food Insecurity Amidst the COVID-19 Pandemic, "Veterans Feeding Veterans" Program Builds Upon Public-Private Partnership to https://www.americantowns.com/news/governor-hochul-announces-one-million-meals-distributed-to-veterans-service-members-and-their-families-through-new-york-states-partnership-with-hellofresh-31491521-lake-placid-ny.html https://www.americantowns.com/news/governor-hochul-announces-one-million-meals-distributed-to-veterans-service-members-and-their-families-through-new-york-states-partnership-with-hellofresh-31491521-lake-placid-ny.html Government and Politics Sat, 16 Nov 2024 00:00:00 -0600 Governor Kathy Hochul today announced the reopening of Philipse Manor Hall State Historic Site in Yonkers after a $20 million renovation of the https://www.americantowns.com/news/governor-hochul-announces-reopening-of-yonkers-philipse-manor-hall-state-historic-site-following-20-million-restoration-and-exhibit-update-31491517-peekskill-ny.html https://www.americantowns.com/news/governor-hochul-announces-reopening-of-yonkers-philipse-manor-hall-state-historic-site-following-20-million-restoration-and-exhibit-update-31491517-peekskill-ny.html Government and Politics Sat, 16 Nov 2024 00:00:00 -0600 Innovative, Replicable Projects Will Reduce Air Pollution and Expand Electrification and Mobility Options in Underserved Communities Across New York https://www.americantowns.com/news/governor-hochul-announces-ten-grand-prize-winners-in-the-85-million-new-york-clean-transportation-prizes-program-31491526-oneonta-ny.html https://www.americantowns.com/news/governor-hochul-announces-ten-grand-prize-winners-in-the-85-million-new-york-clean-transportation-prizes-program-31491526-oneonta-ny.html Government and Politics Sat, 16 Nov 2024 00:00:00 -0600 Several Feet of Snow Expected in Buffalo and Watertown Areas Starting Wednesday Evening and Continuing Through Sunday Storm Expected to Cause https://www.americantowns.com/news/governor-hochul-to-declare-state-of-emergency-ahead-of-intense-lake-effect-snow-forecast-for-portions-of-upstate-new-york-31491531-new-rochelle-ny.html https://www.americantowns.com/news/governor-hochul-to-declare-state-of-emergency-ahead-of-intense-lake-effect-snow-forecast-for-portions-of-upstate-new-york-31491531-new-rochelle-ny.html Government and Politics Sat, 16 Nov 2024 00:00:00 -0600 New Exhibits Expand on the Known Story of the Hall and Incorporate the Histories of the Region's Indigenous Peoples and Enslaved Africans https://www.americantowns.com/news/video-audio-photos-and-rush-transcript-governor-hochul-announces-reopening-of-yonkers-philipse-manor-hall-state-historic-site-following-20-million-restoration-and-exhibit-update-31491523-cheektowaga-ny.html https://www.americantowns.com/news/video-audio-photos-and-rush-transcript-governor-hochul-announces-reopening-of-yonkers-philipse-manor-hall-state-historic-site-following-20-million-restoration-and-exhibit-update-31491523-cheektowaga-ny.html Government and Politics Sat, 16 Nov 2024 00:00:00 -0600