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🌱 Patch AM: Trump defends Iran war costs during appearance in Garden City

Be sure to catch 44th Annual WICC Greatest Bluefish Tournament on Earth with $25,000 Grand Prize on the Garden City Patch calendar

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Hey there, Garden City! Let's get started with what's happening in and around town. Read on and stay in the loop. ☕️️

In today's newsletter:

  • Trump defends Iran war costs during appearance in Garden City

Also on today's calendar: 44th Annual WICC Greatest Bluefish Tournament on Earth with $25,000 Grand Prize and 9 more events.

Today's riddle: What did one strawberry say to the other strawberry? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Tuesday: Mostly sunny and nice, with a high of 79 and low of 65 degrees.
  • Wednesday: Mostly sunny, temps: high: 81, low: 69.
  • Thursday: Thunderstorms, with a high of 81 and low of 69 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Democrats demand Iran war cost details from Trump, Hegseth: Report (thehill.com) — President Trump recently defended higher gas prices as a necessary tradeoff to prevent Iran from developing nuclear weapons while speaking at an event in Garden City. Nearly 50 House Democrats are pressing his administration for clearer accounting of the Iran war's true costs, which internal estimates suggest could reach up to $100 billion when long-term military expenses are included.
   

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Other local events
    Tuesday August 25
  • GARDEN CITY TAG SALE HOSTED by INVITED SALES by TRACY JORDAN →
    142 Rockaway Ave, Garden City
    9:30 am
  • Architectural Design Review Board Meeting →
    Garden City, NY Calendar, 351 Stewart Avenue, Garden City
    6:30 pm
    • Wednesday August 26
  • HS Mineola EAST
    Mineola Public Schools 121 Jackson Avenue, Mineola, NY 11501
    8:30 am
  • ME Popsicles on the Playground
    Mineola Public Schools 121 Jackson Avenue, Mineola, NY 11501
    4:00 pm
  • Board of Education Regular Meeting
    Hempstead Union Free School District ABGS Middle School Bandbox
    6:00 pm
    • Thursday August 27
  • HA Popsicles on the Playground
    Mineola Public Schools 121 Jackson Avenue, Mineola, NY 11501
    4:00 pm
  • Board of Education Business Meeting @ Synergy Building
    Mineola Public Schools 121 Jackson Avenue, Mineola, NY 11501
    7:00 pm
  • Men's Group
    Ethical Humanist Society Board Room (BR)
    7:00 pm
    • Saturday September 5
  • End of Summer Festival →
    369 Green Ave, East Meadow
    10:00 am
    • Thursday September 10
  • 45th Annual Italian Festival →
    North Hempstead Beach Park, 175 W Shore Rd, Port Washington
    6:00 pm

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • What the world needs now is Love, sweet Love It's the only thing there is just too little of What the world needs now is Love, sweet Love No, not just for some but for everyone Lord, we don't need another mountain There are mountains and
    hillsides enough to climb There are oceans and rivers enough to cross Enough to last until the end of time Lord, we don't need another meadow There… (Nextdoor Stewart Ave)
  • I am looking for an honest, reliable, affordable handyman/painter who can fix a small section of the wall underneath my window which is in need of primer.
    This section of the wall is chalking with loose powder. I would appreciate any recommendations for someone who is knowledgeable and fair. Thank you. (Nextdoor Stewart Ave)
  • Chipotle Mexican Grill posted a job opening for Crew Member in Garden City. Apply here.
  • Doherty Enterprises, Inc. posted a job opening for Spuntino Prep Cook in Garden City. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Garden City here.

🗞 Nearby News

Hempstead

  • Is Your Dog The Most Popular Breed In New York? (patch.com)

New Hyde Park

  • Long Island weather: Flash flood warning issued for Nassau; airport delays reported (newsday.com)

Rockville Centre

  • This Week In Rockville Centre: House Pelted With Tennis Balls, DWI, PayPal Scam, Police Say (patch.com)

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P.S. The answer to today's riddle: If you weren't so sweet, we wouldn't be in this jam! (Thank you Patti F. for sending it in!)
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