🌱 How will this weekend’s Elmont LIRR work affect your Hempstead trains?

Good morning to you Elmont! Catch up on our news and events right here. Keep reading to stay in the know. ☀️

In today's newsletter:

• How will this weekend's Elmont LIRR work affect your Hempstead trains?

Also on today's calendar: Wild Flour Studio Eucalyptus Bar at Belmont Park Village and 9 more events.

Today's riddle: Why do fish live in salt water? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

• Thursday: Showers and a heavier t-storm, with a high of 82 and low of 68 degrees.
• Friday: Mostly sunny, temps: high: 82, low: 69.
• Saturday: Showers around; not as warm, with a high of 75 and low of 69 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• The psychology of speeding: What's your driver-personality type? (newsday.com) — If you ride the LIRR through Elmont, expect one more weekend of major service disruptions on the Hempstead branch as switch and signal upgrades wrap up there. The piece also digs into why drivers speed, new safety research, and several other Long Island transportation updates that could affect your commutes and trips.
   

📸 Around Elmont

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🗓 Upcoming Events in Elmont

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★ Featured events ★

Saturday August 22
• Marco Antonio Solis w UBS Arena, Elmont →
  UBS Arena, 2400 Hempstead Turnpike, Elmont
  8:00 pm

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Other local events

Thursday August 20
• Wild Flour Studio Eucalyptus Bar at Belmont Park Village →
  Belmont Park Village, 2601 Hempstead Turnpike, Elmont
  12:00 pm
Friday August 21
• Belmont Park Village Skincare Atelier Event with L'Occitane →
  Belmont Park Village, 2601 Hempstead Turnpike, Elmont
  10:30 am
Saturday August 22
• Belmont Park Village: Shop & Sparkle with lululemon →
  Belmont Park Village, 2601 Hempstead Turnpike, Elmont
  10:00 am
Monday August 24
• CANCELED - Board of Trustees Meeting
  Village of Bellerose Town Calendar 50 Superior Rd, Floral Park, NY 11001
  7:30 pm
Tuesday August 25
• SNAP Application Help English →
  Nassau County, NY Calendar
• SNAP Application Help Spanish →
  Nassau County, NY Calendar
• Oyster Bay Library →
  Nassau County, NY Calendar
  12:00 pm
• Board of Education Meeting
  Sewanhaka Central High School District Sewanhaka High School, 500 Tulip Ave, Floral Park, NY 11001, U
  8:00 pm
Thursday August 27
• Backpack Giveaway →
  Nassau County, NY Calendar
• Belmont Park Village x lululemon Wellness Thursdays →
  Belmont Park Village, 2601 Hempstead Turnpike, Elmont
  11:00 am
Sunday August 30
• Belmont Park Village x The Rock and Roll Playhouse →
  Belmont Park Village, 2601 Hempstead Turnpike, Elmont
  11:00 am

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

• Target posted a job opening for Guest Advocate (Cashier), General Merchandise, Inbound (Stocking), Starbucks (T3237) in Elmont. Apply here.
• KFC posted a job opening for KFC Team Member in Elmont. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Elmont here.

🗞 Nearby News

Floral Park

• 132 E Cherry St, Floral Park, NY 11001 (redfin.com)
• 27010 Grand Central Pkwy Unit 32E, Floral Park, NY 11005 (redfin.com)
• Basement fire In Floral Park displaces seven, no injuries (longislandpress.com)

Franklin Square

• Best Car Accident Chiropractor Nassau County: Top 10 (2026) (yonkerstimes.com)

Valley Stream

• Long Island's First Miniso Could Be Coming To Valley Stream (patch.com)

Ok Elmont! 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: Pepper makes them sneeze (Thank you Karla H. for sending it in!)
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