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š± Patch AM: How Garden City entrepreneurs can plug into Octoberās Minority Enterprise Development Month
Also, don't miss GCBS Tales and Trails on the Garden City Patch calendar
Coffee in hand, Garden City? We've got the latest town updates for you. Keep reading to stay in the loop. ☕️️
In today's newsletter:
- How Garden City entrepreneurs can plug into October's Minority Enterprise Development Month
- Top‑ranked Tampa volleyball is coming to Adelphi—can Panthers upset them?
- How often can you really get gel manicures, Garden City?
Also on today's calendar: GCBS Tales and Trails and 7 more events.
Today's riddle: What do evil hens lay? 🤔 (Answer below!)
- Wednesday: Mostly sunny, with a high of 86 and low of 71 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
- Thursday: Brief showers; not as warm, temps: high: 78, low: 67.
- Friday: Mostly sunny and less humid, with a high of 84 and low of 68 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
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.
📸 Around Garden City
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🗓 Upcoming Events in Garden City
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- Board of Education Work Study Meeting
Hempstead Union Free School District ABGS Middle School Bandbox
6:00 pm - Zootastic Storytime
Westbury Memorial Public Library Children's Programs 445 Jefferson Street, Westbury, NY 11590
6:00 pm - Board of Education Business Mtg 8PM
Carle Place School District 168 Cherry Lane, Carle Place, NY 11514 - The Franklin - 1051 Franklin Ave Ribbon Cutting
Garden City Chamber of Commerce 230 7th St, Garden City, NY 11530
5:30 pm - Traffic Commission Meeting →
Garden City, NY Calendar, 351 Stewart Avenue, Garden City
5:30 pm - BOARD OF EDUCATION: Tour of District Buildings
William S. Covert Elementary School Hempstead, NY 11550 - 2026 Promenade - Nashville Night →
Garden City Chamber of Commerce 230 7th St, Garden City, NY 11530
6:00 pm - GCBS Tales and Trails →
Garden City Bird Sanctuary, 182 Tanners Pond Rd, Garden City
9:30 am - School Supply Giveaway w MPact
Westbury Memorial Public Library Children's Programs 445 Jefferson Street, Westbury, NY 11590
4:30 pm - End of Summer Festival →
369 Green Ave, East Meadow
10:00 am
Wednesday August 19
Thursday August 20
Friday August 21
Saturday August 22
Monday August 24
Saturday September 5
📣 Garden City Shout Outs!
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🗓 Events Nearby
- BOE Interview of AP
East Williston School District 11 Bacon Road , Old Westbury, NY 11568
8:00 am - SSHS / SSMS: Concussion Testing (All other MS/HS sports, SSHS Room 2311)
Rockville Centre UFSD Rockville Centre, NY 11570
9:00 am - Craftsplosion
Westbury Memorial Public Library Children's Programs 445 Jefferson Street, Westbury, NY 11590
11:00 am - Clinton G. Martin Park →
Nassau County, NY Calendar
12:00 pm
Wednesday August 19
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- Uniondale College Admissions Boot Camp Gives High School Seniors Head Start on College Applications —Jake Mendlinger Read on Patch
- Whole Foods posted a job opening for Prepared Foods Team Member (Deli Service Counter & Culinary Venues) - Part Time in Garden City. Apply here.
- Aston Carter posted a job opening for Payroll Specialist in Garden City. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Garden City here.
Ok Garden City! 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: Deviled eggs (Thank you Karla H. for sending it in!)
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