Submit Event

Sponsor

Donate

**Welcome to**
**Destination Great Neck**

"You live in West Egg," she remarked
”I don’t know a single—”
"You must know Gatsby."
"Gatsby?" demanded Daisy. "What Gatsby?"

Sponsorship Announcement

Proud to sponsor the Highland Halloween House in Great Neck by Stan Levine, as seen in Newsday as a must-see event.

This year, Levine introduced a skeleton dressed as Bob Ross, the late host of PBS’ “Joy of Painting.” Another display includes a hearse pulled by a skeleton with a body inside that rises and falls. There is a tombstone with an arm that reaches around and tries to grab visitors. There are video projections of faces that sing and tell jokes, a huge spider perched on the roof that lights up at night, lightning and thunder effects, and a doghouse with double two-way mirrors that create the illusion of infinity.

Levine has been creating these big Halloween displays for about 15 years. Many of the displays he makes himself out of wood and take several weeks to make, he says.

That’s some view! . . The Grace Building. Facing North East. Great Neck Plaza #greatneck #mainstreet #downtown #hometown

Here is a young Julius Marx (Groucho) and his brother Adolph (Harpo) in 1902. They moved to Great Neck after their move from the Upper East Side of Manhattan. Along with their brothers, Leonard (Chico) and Herbert (Zeppo) they became “Headliners” in Vaudeville on Broadway. #greatneck #thatsentertainment #grouchomarx

Did you know? #greatneck At Lakeville Elementary School a whopping 95% of students scored at or above the proficient level for math, and 88% scored at or above that level for reading. Per @usnews #1 in @GN Public Schools and it is a Top school in New York State! #13 in New York Elementary Schools! Overall Score 99.5/100! Schools are ranked on their performance on state-required tests, graduation, and how well they prepare their students for high school. The school’s minority student enrollment is 91%. The student population is made up of 45% female students and 55% male students. The school enrolls 19% economically disadvantaged students.

Thank you @newsday. It is true, #greatneck has great eats but Hmmmmm - you missed a few spots! Follow for more in the comments!!

Coming to a town err, village near you! These are the next batch. Surely, more to come. . GN Plaza —15 Barstow Road Next Meeting December 18. GN Estates —200 Middle Neck Road Next Meeting December 9 GN Village -719-731 Middle Neck Road Because we have 9+ villages on the GN peninsula, each construction is in a different jurisdiction. That means each village board gets to decide the fate of each respective new development. There are pros and cons to new multi unit residential buildings. Attention must be paid. Care, if you dare. . . #greatneck #hometown #housingmarket

New stash of old pics! Circa 1973. . . Fascinating to see Great Neck from this vantage point! These distinctive landmarks at North Station Plaza and South Station Plaza are immediately recognizable. The most iconic — the Grace Building with its domed roofline stands out —and has stood the test of time for over one century. . . . #greatneck #historic #iconic #hometown #downtown

“The more things change, the more they stay the same.” #greatneck #realestate #developmemt #nassaucounty @theisland360 @schnepsmedia Valverde estate, 1960. Photo credit C. Hinko

This pic says it all. Let’s do this!! . . Regardless of where you stand post election, we must BOND together. Let’s move forward, together, to STOP hate. Let’s dedicate our energies today and pray for and with the new leadership ahead that every hostage come home — NOW safely and further—- that we have no more war, anymore. . . Peace & Prosperity, please! 🙏🏻 ♥️🤍💙🙏🏻

Where town begins. Then & Now. Middle Neck Road at North Station Plaza #greatneck #hometown #iconic

NEW CONSTRUCTION ALERT! Proposed GN Village development presented to GN Village Board. 719-731 Middle Neck Rd. 5-story. Amenities include storage, lounge, gym, cold plunge. Condo ownership, new construction, 55 ft high. 22 units. Relief sought for 4 addl units. 1219 sq ft smallest unit, 3BR. and 2BR some duplex. Per builder counsel a “unique opportunity”. Not rental. Not coop. Per counsel: “A gateway for people who cannot afford to buy a house in GN Village. “First ownership opportunity “ in GN Village. “Most units and projects in GN Plaza” are coop or rental. Nice “downsize” opportunity which is a betterment for the village. 42 parking stalls. Relief sought for 6 handicap stalls. 15 stalls under requirement. Counsel for builder says conservative methodology utilized. Presentation by architect- a great “contribution” to the area. Ownership has not circulated asking price per unit. No discernible impact on traffic per traffic expert. . . PLEASE VOTE IN OUR POLL. . . #greatneck #construction #developmenth

#greatneck #hometown #iconic #historic #beautifuldestinations It’s a Beautiful Life.

Great Neck Terrace 1950’s #greatneck

1950’s John Wanamaker and Woolworth @ what is now, The Gardens Shopping Center. #greatneck

Last night -11/2/24- to get a fright!! A “must ghoul” if you like scary things and spectacles. Pictured here, Stan Levine of Great Neck with friend Lance in front of “Highland Hallows” at 1 Highland Avenue. Stan and crew produced, installed and otherwise amazed thousands of locals in the past weeks, culminating in #halloween2024 on 10/31. . DGN is spotlighting @stan.levine.8 and his equally impressive wife Jordana Levine as stand outs in our community. They selflessly pay it forward and give back in countless ways, inspiring others to do the same, and we all benefit. A good thing, indeed. . On behalf of our town, thank you! See you next Halloween, but Stan, you’ll be hearing from us again sooner. #hanukkah is coming soon and word is out that you pull out all the stops! . . Everyone else—If you know of any happenings in town, have pics or videos to share, please reach out!! <Info@destinationgreatneck.com> #greatneck #hometown #hometownpride

This. Is. Halloween. “Highland Hallows” is a must go!! . . Major kudos to the Stan & Jordana Levine, their daughter Ayden & crew, such generous, terrific hosts in every way. The Levine’s have tirelessly put this installation together ( year after year) —an awesome tradition, free to the public, a labor of love and sight to see for weeks, all coming together and culminating on a (fabulous- perfect weather) 10/31 (afternoon thru evening) event!! . . . It’s is so heartwarming to see Great Neck locals enjoying the spectacle of Halloween, the wonder in all the kids eyes, and families from all over the GN peninsula having great fun in the neighborhood. . . This Halloween House is the closest we can get to a “Disneyland”/ Wonderland experience! It’s not too late so catch it one last night- 11/1–tomorrow! 👻🎃👻 . . DGN was happy to help promote this spectacular installation this year, with hopes for many more to come. These are the moments, the memories that will last and fortify our #hometown of #greatneck . . Much appreciation again to Stan Levine & Jordana Levine. . . Terri Levin, Rebecca Levin, Rachelle Rouhani of Compass @the_levin_team who were all hands on deck tonight. . DGN Team Scott, Janet @greatneckbiz @esagoff_law_group . . Christine Liu @councilwoman_liu and all the other sponsors who supported this effort and helped bring the community together!! . Destination? Great Neck!

Register now for https://www.jewishyouthsports.com/jysboxing. @lyfeboxinggn @jewishyouthsports

Happy hour at loungex @loungex115 Helping make Halloween great again

Enter the free raffle by following @councilwoman_liu see you all at the haunting.

Our House @greatneckparkdistrict #greatneck #community clip by @wallman.robert

It’s a vibe. @rothchildskitchen 🙌 . . Without doubt, the place to be in #greatneck on a casual Sunday. This place gets it!! Kudos to Donna & Co. . . DGN ♥️ Rothchilds.