Community Corner

What Can Patch Do for You?

Think of us as a place where you can stop by and talk about everything going on in town.

It's been more than a year since East Meadow Patch launched and a lot has happened in that time.

Not only have we've gotten to know the community, but we have created a large following and pride ourselves on being your neighborhood resource for all things East Meadow.

We wanted to take the time to remind you why we're here and what this site is all about. Simply put, it's about you.

Find out what's happening in East Meadowwith free, real-time updates from Patch.

There's so much to tell you about, so let's get to it:

On the Go

Find out what's happening in East Meadowwith free, real-time updates from Patch.

The next best thing to reading Patch on your computer or laptop is our Android and iPhone Patch . Take your local news with you when you leave East Meadow or are just bopping around town.

Comment on an Article

We subscribe to the idea that "news is a conversation." Much of our reporting will emanate from what readers tell us in emails, comments on our sites and in conversations around town. Share your thoughts and reactions to our articles by posting a comment directly below each story.  

Blog

Patch bloggers share their thoughts on just about everything in our Local Voices section. Want to have your say? Contact editor Danielle DeSouza at Michael.Ganci@patch.com.

Neighborhood Gallery

Proud of your hometown? Upload pics and videos to our East Meadow Patch Neighborhood Gallery of your favorite place or event.

Post an Event

Do you know of a book signing at our local bookstore, a celebrity chef appearing at a cooking store or an art exhibit at a local coffee shop? Is there a garage sale or graduation ceremony coming up? If it's not on our Patch calendar, it should be. Feel free to add events to our site

Send a News Tip

At the bottom right of the homepage, there's a link that says, "Send Us News Tips." Tell us about stories we should cover. Your tip will be sent straight to Michael Ganci, East Meadow Patch's (incredibly grateful) editor.

Post an Announcement

Post births, engagements and wedding announcements. Tell us who made the honor roll or share school awards, social notes and thank you shout outs. If you're looking for volunteers or searching for your lost dog, we welcome you to call on your community for help. Just remember, our Terms of Service say announcements should be for personal use and not for advertising.

Traffic & Gas

Don't get caught in gridlock! Check out our live traffic and gas widget before you head out the door. It will also tell your the cheapest place to fill up your tank!

Sign Up for Newsletters

The daily East Meadow Patch newsletter brings you all articles and announcements that have been posted in the last 24 hours. It is delivered to your email every day at 6 a.m.

Businessowners - Claim Your Directory Listing

Our business and organization listings aren't skimpy. Our team of researchers actually hit the streets and visited businesses, schools, parks, libraries and more so we can provide photos as well as detailed information such as products sold and hours of operation. If you own or manage a business or organization in our directory, claim it.

Shout It Out

You now have a way to shout out on the site without having to add a comment to an existing article. You can tell us what you have to say right now by using the new shout box at the top of the Activity Stream. Whatever you "shout" will go directly into the stream, right on the homepage.

Upload Your Photos and Video

Upload videos of the high football touchdown or your East Meadow Little Leaguer's first home run. Post photos from local festivals, or send in a snapshot of your best holiday recipes. We invite you to share the memories that you've caught on camera with the rest of the community.

Storm News

The snowstorm of 2010, Hurricane Irene - whenever Mother Nature strikes, Patch is there to report on it. Keep abreast of road closures, downed trees, power outages and more. are some more ways to use Patch during a storm.

Advertise With Us

For all advertising queries, please email our East Meadow Patch Ad Representative, Courtney Packard at courtney.packard@patch.com or call 212-652-6352.

Reviews

Do you want to be the first to tell your friends whether the new restaurant in town gets two thumbs-up or who you trust for oil changes on your new ride? You can post a review of your favorite (or least favorite) places in our new series, .

Social Media Engagement

Like us on Facebook and follow us on Twitter. Immerse yourself in our content and actively contribute and engage via social media. Let's start a conversation together.

Send a Letter to the Editor

Patch would like to extend an invitation to every member of the East Meadow community to submit a letter to the editor. Express your thoughts or concerns about anything that might be stirring up conversation around town, and we'll post it. Make sure it's not longer than 300 words and email it to Editor Michael Ganci at Michael.Ganci@patch.com.


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