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Today's riddle: What do evil hens lay? 🤔 (Answer below!)
1. Minority Enterprise Development (MED) Month with its First Day of Activities on Thursday, October 8, 2026 (patch.com) — Garden City–based Long Island African American Chamber of Commerce is inviting local residents to the October 8 kickoff of Minority Enterprise Development Month at the Town of Hempstead Pavilion in nearby Hempstead. The evening event will connect minority entrepreneurs with mentors, capital resources, and partner organizations from across Long Island and New York City, all focused on strengthening minority-owned businesses and regional economic opportunity.
2. University of Tampa Volleyball Ranked N0. 2 in preseason poll (sportstalkflorida.com) — Nationally ranked University of Tampa volleyball will open its 2026 season in Garden City on August 28, facing Adelphi in a morning matchup. The game brings a top Division II program to Adelphi's home court, giving local fans a rare early look at championship‑caliber play and a strong test for the hometown Panthers.
3. Are Frequent Manicures Safe? (everydayhealth.com) — A Garden City dermatologist at Epoch Dermatology weighs in on how often it's safe to get gel manicures, warning that frequent UV exposure, cuticle damage, and harsh chemicals can age skin and weaken nails. Local readers who love salon visits get practical tips on spotting unsanitary practices, preventing infections, and deciding when to give their nails a much‑needed break.
4. Trump Approval Falls To 33%, Lowest Of Either Term, As Iran War Weighs On Americans (americanliberty.news) — At a recent rally in Garden City President Trump told supporters that higher gasoline prices were a small price to pay to confront Iran, even as new polls show his approval rating sinking to 33 percent. The story links voter frustration over the prolonged Iran war and rising gas costs to weakening Republican advantages on the economy ahead of the November midterms.
5. Northeast Public Health Collaborative opposes Trump's vaccine changes (cbs6albany.com) — President Trump's recent visit to the David S. Mack Center in Garden City comes as his new executive order to overhaul childhood vaccines draws sharp criticism from the Northeast Public Health Collaborative. The group warns that splitting long‑used vaccines and changing recommendations during a measles outbreak could undermine trust and increase illness, while Trump allies debate the political risks before the midterms.
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