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Week In Review: Great Neck's Top Stories

Some of the week's most popular stories.

Cops: Elmont Man Arrested After Great Neck Armed Robbery: An Elmont man was arrested Wednesday in connection with a robbery that occurred on July 29 in Great Neck, according to Nassau police.

Veterans Applaud New State Law: In an effort to improve the benefit claims process for New York’s veterans, a new state law will soon require directors of city and county veterans service agencies to become accredited as veterans’ service organization (VSO) representatives.

New Look For Local Gas Station: The former Shell Station on Middle Neck Road in Great Neck Plaza is sporting a new look.

USMMA to Celebrate Reopening of Rogers Hall: The United States Merchant Marine Academy will host a ribbon cutting ceremony to celebrate the reopening of newly renovated midshipman barracks on Saturday. 

Crime Nearby: Two Hurt in Machete Attack: A Locust Valley man was charged with attempted murder following a vicious machete attack early Thursday that left two men severely injured, Glen Cove Police said.

Cosmos Make Victorious NASL Return: In front of a sold out crowd at Hofstra University’s Shuart Field, the New York Cosmos won their opening game of the season in a return to the North American Soccer League (NASL) after a nearly 30-year hiatus.

Mineola Man Running for North Hempstead Clerk: The battle over the office of North Hempstead Town Clerk is now a three-way race after a Mineola resident has thrown his hat into the ring.


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