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Also, don't miss Move with Confidence: Strength, Balance & Bone Health (In Person Class) on the Garden City Patch calendar

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In today's newsletter:

  • How a Garden City family finally recovered a grandfather's lost war medals
  • Thinking of nursing? See how Adelphi's Garden City ABSN stacks up

Also on today's calendar: Move with Confidence: Strength, Balance & Bone Health (In Person Class) and 9 more events.

Today's riddle: What has a tail, but no body? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Tuesday: Mostly sunny and nice, with a high of 71 and low of 60 degrees.
  • Wednesday: Mostly sunny and nice, temps: high: 78, low: 67.
  • Thursday: Humid with some sun, with a high of 82 and low of 70 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Rep. Gillen Presents Five Recovered Service Medals and Decorations Awarded to Late Garden City Veteran to His Family (house.gov) — A Garden City family just received long-lost military medals honoring late resident Angelo Maggio's post–World War II Army service, thanks to help from Rep. Laura Gillen's office. Beyond celebrating his legacy, the story highlights that Garden City and nearby residents can contact Gillen's team for hands-on help recovering medals and navigating federal veterans' benefits and other agency issues.
   

• Fastest New York ABSN Programs 2027: 11-to-15 Month Guide (allnurses.com) — If you live in or near Garden City and already hold a bachelor's degree, Adelphi University's 14‑month accelerated nursing program offers a fast route into Long Island and New York City hospitals. This statewide guide compares Adelphi with other New York ABSN options on cost, speed, clinical placements, and licensing steps, helping you weigh whether an intensive second-degree nursing track fits your plans.
   

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  • Need a 24/7 caretaker/caregiver for autistic college girl at Adelphi university.
    Needs to start asap even same day or next day. Needs to help with medication, meals, making meals, hygiene, laundry, cleaning, organizing, executive… (Nextdoor Garden City South)
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🗞 Nearby News

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  • 2023 Kia Forte For Sale at Turn Auto Mall - (516) 272-7092 (longisland.com)
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  • Baby Girl, Mother Healthy After Ambulance Birth: Police (patch.com)

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P.S. The answer to today's riddle: Coin (Thank you John W. for sending it in!)
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