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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. ☀️

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In today's newsletter:

  • Why a freed abuse suspect later killed his parents and himself
  • How Minority Enterprise Development Month could boost local entrepreneurs this October
  • Trump's Garden City visit comes as he rebukes Vance over Iran

Also on today's calendar: GCBS Tales and Trails and 7 more events.

Today's riddle: Why did the man leave his watch in the bank? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Tuesday: Partly sunny and humid, with a high of 85 and low of 70 degrees.
  • Wednesday: Mostly sunny, temps: high: 87, low: 72. 🌶 Hot!
  • Thursday: Partly sunny, a shower or two, with a high of 84 and low of 67 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

1. Why the Central NY man who killed his parents was free after brutalizing his girlfriend (syracuse.com) — Garden City gets a brief mention as Madison County Sheriff Todd Hood is shown campaigning for lieutenant governor at the Garden City Hotel, while the main story examines how a Madison County man was freed on relatively low bail before killing his parents and himself. The piece digs into prosecutors' decisions, bail amounts, and New York's bail laws surrounding the earlier domestic violence charges.
   

2. Long Island African American Chamber of Commerce 1st Day of Minority Enterprise Devepment Month 10.8.2026 (patch.com) — Garden City readers are invited to take part in the Long Island African American Chamber of Commerce's kickoff for Minority Enterprise Development Month on October 8 in nearby Hempstead. The evening event will highlight resources, networking, and support for minority-owned businesses, with several partner organizations collaborating to promote economic empowerment across Long Island and New York City.
   

3. Trump contradicts Vance, says nukes, not oil prices, No. 1 priority in Iran (wbal.com) — President Trump recently visited Garden City's David S. Mack Center, then publicly corrected Vice President JD Vance over what should be the top U.S. priority in the Iran war. Trump insists preventing Iran from obtaining nuclear weapons outranks concerns about gas prices, even as fuel costs rise and Republicans debate how much domestic economics should shape military decisions.
   

4. Trump approval falls to 33%, lowest of his presidency, Reuters/Ipsos poll finds (kentucky.com) — A new Reuters/Ipsos poll finds President Trump's approval rating down to 33%, with many Americans worried the Iran war and high gas prices will drag on. The report notes Trump recently told a rally crowd in Garden City that paying more at the pump is worth preventing Iran from getting nuclear weapons, tying the village to a major national debate.
   

📸 Around Garden City

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🗓 Upcoming Events in Garden City

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    Wednesday August 19
  • Craftsplosion
    Westbury Memorial Public Library Children's Programs 445 Jefferson Street, Westbury, NY 11590
    11:00 am
  • Board of Education Work Study Meeting
    Hempstead Union Free School District ABGS Middle School Bandbox
    6:00 pm
  • Zootastic Storytime
    Westbury Memorial Public Library Children's Programs 445 Jefferson Street, Westbury, NY 11590
    6:00 pm
    • Thursday August 20
  • Board of Education Business Mtg 8PM
    Carle Place School District 168 Cherry Lane, Carle Place, NY 11514
  • Traffic Commission Meeting →
    Garden City, NY Calendar, 351 Stewart Avenue, Garden City
    5:30 pm
  • The Franklin - 1051 Franklin Ave Ribbon Cutting
    Garden City Chamber of Commerce 230 7th St, Garden City, NY 11530
    5:30 pm
    • Friday August 21
  • BOARD OF EDUCATION: Tour of District Buildings
    William S. Covert Elementary School Hempstead, NY 11550
  • 2026 Promenade - Nashville Night →
    Garden City Chamber of Commerce 230 7th St, Garden City, NY 11530
    6:00 pm
    • Saturday August 22
  • GCBS Tales and Trails →
    Garden City Bird Sanctuary, 182 Tanners Pond Rd, Garden City
    9:30 am
    • Saturday September 5
  • End of Summer Festival →
    369 Green Ave, East Meadow
    10:00 am

📣 Garden City Shout Outs!

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🗓 Events Nearby

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • Uniondale College Admissions Boot Camp Gives High School Seniors Head Start on College Applications —Jake Mendlinger Read on Patch
  • Wendy's posted a job opening for Crew Member in Garden City. Apply here.
  • Randstad posted a job opening for Shipping Clerk - Now Hiring in Mineola. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Garden City here.

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: So he could save time! (Thank you Lorraine S. for sending it in!)
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