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🌱 Patch AM: This Week Crime In Garden City: Stolen Flag, Flock Camera Damage, Vaping

Spotted on the Garden City calendar: Art Walk: Malverne Chamber of Commerce's 9th Annual

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Hey there, Garden City! Let's get started with what's happening in and around town. Read on and stay in the loop. ☀️

In today's newsletter:

  • Stolen flag, damaged Flock camera and more in Garden City crime log
  • What Garden City police found during the latest DWI crackdown

Also on today's calendar: Art Walk: Malverne Chamber of Commerce's 9th Annual and 9 more events.

Today's riddle: What day of the year is trucker's day? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Friday: Sun and some clouds, with a high of 82 and low of 60 degrees.
  • Saturday: Clouds and sun; not as warm, temps: high: 70, low: 61.
  • Sunday: Periods of rain, some heavy, with a high of 70 and low of 61 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• This Week Crime In Garden City: Stolen Flag, Flock Camera Damage, Vaping (patch.com) — Garden City residents get a detailed look at last week's police activity, from a stolen flag and porch packages to a hit-and-run arrest and damage to a village Flock camera. The report also highlights responses to youth-related incidents, fire alarms at Adelphi University, and cooperation with Nassau County agencies, including the safe recovery of a missing autistic teen near the railroad tracks.
   

• GCPD participates in DWI enforcement (gcnews.com) — Garden City Police recently joined a New York State STOP-DWI campaign, stopping 14 vehicles, issuing 14 citations, and making one DWI arrest to keep local roads safer. Officers urge residents to plan sober rides, use rideshares, and remember that impaired drivers will be targeted through ongoing education, prevention, and enforcement partnerships.
   

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Ok Garden City! So now you're in the loop about what's happening today. Thanks for reading, and see you in your inbox next time! Oh -- and if you like what you're reading, invite a friend to Patch AM!

-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: 10-4, good buddy! (Thank you Jean H. for sending it in!)
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