🌱 Which Franklin Square fall festivals should you mark on your calendar?

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In today's newsletter:

• Which Franklin Square fall festivals should you mark on your calendar?

Also on today's calendar: Jay Medal Soirée and 10 more events.

Today's riddle: What do you get when you cross an angry cow with an angry sheep? 🤔 (Answer below!)

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Weather forecast:

• 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.

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📰 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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📸 Around Franklin Square

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🗓 Upcoming Events in Franklin Square

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★ Featured events ★

Saturday September 19

• Jay Medal Soirée →
  Jay Estate, 210 Boston Post Rd, Rye
  5:30 pm

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Other local events

Thursday September 10

• Narcan Training →
  Hempstead Town, NY Calendar, 1 Washington Street, Hempstead
  6:00 pm

Friday September 11

• AT – 9/11 Tribute, 8:45 am, Front Lawn
  Elmont UFSD Elmont, NY 11003
• SM – 9/11 Tribute, 10:00 am, Front Lawn
  Elmont UFSD Elmont, NY 11003
• DB – 9/11 Tribute, 9:15 am, Front Lawn
  Elmont UFSD Elmont, NY 11003
• GA – 9/11 Tribute, 8:45 am, Front Lawn
  Elmont UFSD Elmont, NY 11003
• CA – 9/11 Tribute, 9:45 am, Front Lawn
  Elmont UFSD Elmont, NY 11003
• September 11th Sunrise Memorial →
  Hempstead Town, NY Calendar
  7:30 am

Monday September 14

• Tax Forum →
  Hempstead Town, NY Calendar
  2:00 pm
• Narcan Training →
  Hempstead Town, NY Calendar
  6:00 pm

Tuesday September 15

• Tax Forum →
  Hempstead Town, NY Calendar, 477 Atlantic Avenue, East Rockaway
  2:00 pm

Wednesday September 16

• Franklin Square John Street School →
  John Street School, 560 Nassau Blvd, Franklin Square
  7:00 am
• Tax Forum →
  Hempstead Town, NY Calendar
  2:00 pm

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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.

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🗞 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)
• Long Island veterans torn over War on Terror legacy (longislandpress.com)

Garden City

• This Week Crime In Garden City: Vaping, Lost Dog, Youths On Motorbikes (patch.com)

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-- 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!)
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