Community Corner
🌱 What the new Belmont Park in Elmont means for racing fans.
Be sure to catch Jay Medal Soirée on the Elmont Patch calendar

Hello again Elmont! We're bringing you the latest town highlights. Don't miss out, keep going! ☕️️
In today's newsletter:
- What the new Belmont Park in Elmont means for racing fans.
Also on today's calendar: Jay Medal Soirée and 9 more events.
Today's riddle: What happened to the pregnant cat that ate yarn? 🤔 (Answer below!)
- Tuesday: Sunshine and a few clouds, with a high of 83 and low of 69 degrees.
- Wednesday: Breezy in the afternoon, temps: high: 82, low: 72.
- Thursday: Humid with a t-storm in spots, with a high of 83 and low of 67 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• 'Unprecedent Chapter': Saratoga's Summer Meet Concludes (newsobserver.com) — Elmont will soon host a newly rebuilt Belmont Park, set to reopen September 18 after three summers of the Belmont Stakes being run at Saratoga during construction. NYRA reports another hugely successful Saratoga meet, with over a million fans and more than $900 million wagered, and says this marks a turning point toward a new era for New York horse racing.
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📸 Around Elmont
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🗓 Upcoming Events in Elmont
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★ Featured events ★
- Jay Medal Soirée →
Jay Estate, 210 Boston Post Rd, Rye
5:30 pm
Saturday September 19
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Other local events
- Elmont Memorial Library →
Nassau County, NY Calendar
12:00 pm - Aquatic Center →
Nassau County, NY Calendar - GA – 9/11 Tribute, 8:45 am, Front Lawn
Elmont UFSD Elmont, NY 11003 - DB – 9/11 Tribute, 9:15 am, Front Lawn
Elmont UFSD Elmont, NY 11003 - DB – PTA Pre-K & Kind. Playground Playdate, 6:00 pm
Elmont UFSD Elmont, NY 11003 - AT – 9/11 Tribute, 8:45 am, Front Lawn
Elmont UFSD Elmont, NY 11003 - CHC – 9/11 Tribute, 10:00 am, Front Lawn
Elmont UFSD Elmont, NY 11003 - SM – 9/11 Tribute, 10:00 am, Front Lawn
Elmont UFSD Elmont, NY 11003 - Gianvito Rossi Sample Sale at Belmont Park Village →
Belmont Park Village, 2601 Hempstead Turnpike, Elmont
11:00 am - Aquatic Center →
Nassau County, NY Calendar - The Rock and Roll Playhouse at Belmont Park Village →
Belmont Park Village, 2601 Hempstead Turnpike, Elmont
11:00 am
Wednesday September 9
Thursday September 10
Friday September 11
Saturday September 12
Sunday September 20
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- Elmont American Legion Post 1033 — (516) 354-9884
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- Burlington Stores posted a job opening for Customer Service Lead - Part-Time in Valley Stream. Apply here.
- Jcrew posted a job opening for Assistant Manager in Garden City. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Elmont here.
🗞 Nearby News
Floral Park
- 2018 Ford Escape For Sale at Hilltop A-1 Auto Sales - (718) 568-0683 (longisland.com)
- Tony's Tacos opening at The Shops at SunVet – The Long Island Times (litimes.org)
Franklin Square
- 2026 BMW 530i For Sale at Luxury Motor Club - (516) 400-4794 (longisland.com)
- 2023 Acura RDX For Sale at Luxury Motor Club - (516) 400-4794 (longisland.com)
Valley Stream
- 2024 Honda Accord For Sale at Honda of Valley Stream - (516) 591-3892 (longisland.com)
- Valley Stream man charged with driving while intoxicated (liherald.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: She had mittens! (Thank you April M. for sending it in!)
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