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🌱 How this free Albertson workshop can reshape your teen’s social media use
And on the Albertson Patch calendar - Harlem Wizards

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!)
- 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.
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📸 Around Albertson
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🗓 Upcoming Events in Albertson
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★ Featured events ★
- Harlem Wizards →
Chaminade High School Athletic Gym, 340 Jackson Ave, Mineola
2:00 pm
Saturday October 24
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Other local events
- SEPTA Welcome Back Family Social
Mineola Public Schools, 121 Jackson Avenue, Mineola
6:30 pm - Let Us Read: Film Screening & Panel Discussion with LI Literacy Coalition →
Shelter Rock Public Library, 165 Searingtown Rd S, Albertson
2:00 pm - Staying Strong Through Midlife and Beyond: HSS Free Webinar! →
6:30 pm - Dangerous Blonde The Cars/Blondie Tribute Live At My Father's Place →
My Father's Place, 1221 Old Northern Blvd, Roslyn
8:00 pm - Fall 2026 Daisy Parent Info Night- Bay →
165 Searingtown Rd S, Albertson
6:30 pm - 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
Friday October 2
Saturday October 3
Wednesday October 7
Thursday October 8
Tuesday October 13
Sunday October 18
📣 Albertson Shout Outs!
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🗓 Events Nearby
- 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
Thursday October 1
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💬 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!)
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