Saturday: Winds becoming strong; rain, with a high of 63 and low of 57 degrees.
Sunday: Windy and cool with rain, temps: high: 64, low: 60.
Monday: Occasional rain and drizzle, with a high of 66 and low of 58 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• Fire Prevention Day, Open House planned for Oct. 4th (gcnews.com) — Garden City residents are invited to Fire Headquarters on Stewart Avenue for the Fire Department's free Fire Prevention Day & Open House on Sunday, October 4, starting at noon. Families can meet local volunteer firefighters, watch live demonstrations, learn lithium‑ion battery safety tips, enjoy free food, and explore how to volunteer with the all‑volunteer department.
• Garden City-Massapequa football game moved to Monday night (on3.com) — Garden City football fans should note that the Trojans' much-hyped showdown with Massapequa has been pushed from Saturday to Monday at 5 p.m. at Hofstra's Shuart Stadium because of an incoming nor'easter. With Garden City riding a 68‑game win streak, this rescheduled clash is being billed as one of Long Island's biggest high school games ever.
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🗞 Nearby News
Mineola
NEW: PopUp Bagels Opens Kosher Spot in Garden City, Long Island • YeahThatsKosher (yeahthatskosher.com)
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Hempstead
Nassau Exec Declares State of Emergency + Police ID Motorcyclist Who Died: Nassau Crime & Safety Roundup (patch.com)
Long Island Business Owner Gets $20K Surprise + New Vietnamese Restaurant Opens: LI Biz Roundup (patch.com)
West Hempstead
West Hempstead, East Rockaway join forces for football season (liherald.com)
Man arrested for selling car with fake title in West Hempstead (news12.com)
West Hempstead's Claire Galofaro honored as Woman of Distinction (liherald.com)
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