Thursday: Warm; a shower in the morning, with a high of 87 and low of 70 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
Friday: Turning sunny and less humid, temps: high: 80, low: 65.
Saturday: Sun giving way to clouds, with a high of 78 and low of 68 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• Long Island fall fairs and festivals 2026 (newsday.com) — Franklin Square residents can look forward to nearby Oktoberfest celebrations at Plattduetsche Park and the Franklin Square Street Fair, both offering food, music, and family fun this October. The broader roundup also highlights dozens of fall festivals, craft fairs, pumpkin events, and Halloween attractions across Long Island, giving you plenty of options for weekend outings throughout the month.
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
Modells was the BEST! Prices you could afford. Dicks is way over priced. Very sorry to se Modells go. (Nextdoor Franklin Square)
Bloomingdale's posted a job opening for Cosmetics Beauty Advisor - L'Oreal Luxe, Full Time - Roosevelt Field in Garden City. Apply here.
Orkin posted a job opening for Commercial Pest Control Technician in Valley Stream. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Franklin Square here.
🗞 Nearby News
West Hempstead
Emmys 2026: Who has an EGOT and who is close? (abcnews.com)
High school football Week 1 blog: Holiday moves games up this week (newsday.com)
Elmont Man Arrested for Allegedly Selling Flavored Vape Products (lilifepolitics.com)
Elmont
Town hires firm to defend OK for Sbarro family's plan (newsday.com)
2023 Kia Sportage For Sale at Turn Auto Mall - (516) 272-7092 (longisland.com)
This Week Crime In Garden City: Vaping, Lost Dog, Youths On Motorbikes (patch.com)
Ok Franklin Square! 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: An animal that's in a baaaaad mooood! (Thank you Lisa A. for sending it in!) Got a good riddle for PatchAM? Submit it here!