🌱 How this free Albertson workshop can reshape your teen’s social media use

Morning Albertson! We've got the scoop on the latest happenings in town. Read on to get looped in. ☕️️

In today's newsletter:

• How this free Albertson workshop can reshape your teen's social media use

Also on today's calendar: Harlem Wizards and 5 more events.

Today's riddle: What do you call a belt that is made of watches? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

• Thursday: Mostly cloudy and humid, with a high of 73 and low of 66 degrees.
• Friday: Warmer with clouds and sun, temps: high: 82, low: 59.
• Saturday: Partly sunny and not as warm, with a high of 70 and low of 57 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• North Hempstead Councilman Ed Scott Partners with Cohen Children's Medical Center to Host 'Behind the Scroll' (longisland.com) — Parents in Albertson can attend a free workshop on teen mental health and social media at Shelter Rock Library on Tuesday, October 6 at 7 p.m. Led by a Cohen Children's Medical Center outreach expert and hosted by Councilman Ed Scott, the session will explain how social platforms affect teens and offer practical strategies for safer, healthier online habits.
   

📸 Around Albertson

Subscribe

Show off your photography skills and the sights around town! Click here to submit your Photo of the Day to Patch AM!

🗓 Upcoming Events in Albertson

Add your event to our calendar and newsletter!

★ Featured events ★

Saturday October 24
• Harlem Wizards →
  Chaminade High School Athletic Gym, 340 Jackson Ave, Mineola
  2:00 pm

Want to see your event featured? Click here!

Other local events

Friday October 2
• SEPTA Welcome Back Family Social
  Mineola Public Schools, 121 Jackson Avenue, Mineola
  6:30 pm
Saturday October 3
• Let Us Read: Film Screening & Panel Discussion with LI Literacy Coalition →
  Shelter Rock Public Library, 165 Searingtown Rd S, Albertson
  2:00 pm
Wednesday October 7
• Staying Strong Through Midlife and Beyond: HSS Free Webinar! →
  6:30 pm
Thursday October 8
• Dangerous Blonde The Cars/Blondie Tribute Live At My Father's Place →
  My Father's Place, 1221 Old Northern Blvd, Roslyn
  8:00 pm
Tuesday October 13
• Fall 2026 Daisy Parent Info Night- Bay →
  165 Searingtown Rd S, Albertson
  6:30 pm
Sunday October 18
• 4 Ways From Sunday Band at Shelter Rock Public Library →
  Shelter Rock Public Library, 165 Searingtown Road, Albertson
  3:00 pm
• 4 Ways From Sunday presents A Tribute to Top-40 Radio →
  Shelter Rock Public Library, 165 Searingtown Rd S, Albertson
  3:00 pm

📣 Albertson Shout Outs!

Want to say something great about someone in town? Click here to submit your Shout Out to Patch AM! It's free!

🗓 Events Nearby

Thursday October 1
• ESOL Morning Classes →
  1 Library Dr, Port Washington
  9:00 am
• One Language, Many Traditions - Hispanic Heritage Month Exhibit →
  1 Library Dr, Port Washington
  9:00 am
• Baby Rhyme Time →
  1 Library Dr, Port Washington
  9:30 am
• Open Play →
  1 Library Dr, Port Washington
  9:30 am
• ESOL High Beginner Classes →
  1 Library Dr, Port Washington
  9:30 am

Have we missed something on our calendar? Add an event yourself! As always, before attending confirm event details to ensure accuracy.

 

Thank you 👏👏👏 to these businesses for making Albertson PatchAM possible:

• Unlimited Sports Action — 5167677675

Click here to show your appreciation! 💚

Want to see your business here? Click here to connect with local customers.

💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

• CVS Health posted a job opening for Shift Supervisor in Roslyn Heights. Apply here.
• Red Lobster posted a job opening for Server Assistant in Carle Place. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Albertson here.

🗞 Nearby News

North Hempstead

• $3M revitalization project underway on Westbury Avenue in Carle Place (news12.com)
• Town Of North Hempstead Introduces Three-Session Drug Education & Prevention Series (longisland.com)
• Crime Prevention Community Forum to Be Held in Port Washington (lilifepolitics.com)

Mineola

• 2026 Developing Long Island: The Bridge (nyrej.com)
• 2026 Developing Long Island: Harris Beach Murtha's commitment to growth (nyrej.com)
• Long Island high school football roundup from Week 3 of the season (newsday.com)

Hempstead

• Long Island Students Can Win $3K In Hispanic Heritage Essay Contest (patch.com)

Ok Albertson! 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: A waist of time. (Thank you Martin L. for sending it in!)
Got a good riddle for PatchAM? Submit it here!

👉 Help make Patch AM better

• Help us grow by suggesting local news sources.
• Shape this newsletter with your feedback.
• List items for sale or services offered

We use a combination of real people and machines to tell you what's happening around town. Learn more about Patch AM.

Share to NextDoor     Share to Facebook