AmericanTowns is a virtual "town square", connecting you to all the events and news happening in East Meadow 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/east-meadow-ny 144 69 https://www.americantowns.com/east-meadow-ny https://www.americantowns.com/images/atn_rss_logo.gif Sat, 25 May 2024 11:24:36 -0500 Happy birthday March babies! Your official birthstone is not only beautiful, it’s full of history and mythology. 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