🌱 Patch AM: City Council Extends Posh Pets Animal Shelter Contract, Approves HVAC Work At Shelter

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In today's newsletter:

• Long Beach renews Posh Pets contract and funds major shelter HVAC fixes
• Council applauds Long Beach police after major guns and drugs seizure

Also on today's calendar: Jay Medal Soirée and 7 more events.

Today's riddle: What has 2 arms and a neck but no head? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

• Thursday: Humid with a thunderstorm, with a high of 83 and low of 75 degrees.
• Friday: A t-shower in spots; humid, temps: high: 84, low: 68.
• Saturday: Mostly sunny and less humid, with a high of 81 and low of 64 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• City Council Extends Posh Pets Animal Shelter Contract, Approves HVAC Work At Shelter (patch.com) — Long Beach residents will see their city animal shelter remain under Posh Pets' management for at least five more years, while the city also tackles long-needed HVAC and electrical upgrades at the 24/7 facility. Officials detailed health-code ventilation issues, aging split systems, and how a grant plus city funds and a free PSEG service upgrade will improve conditions for animals and staff.
   

• Long Beach City Council Recognizes Police Department Members For Role In Drug And Gun Bust (patch.com) — Long Beach neighbors learned how their police department helped seize 23 illegal guns and large quantities of narcotics during an August raid at a local residence, prompting informal recognition from the City Council. Officials praised the restored narcotics task force while stressing that the accused Long Beach man has pleaded not guilty and remains presumed innocent.
   

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🗓 Upcoming Events in Long Beach

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★ Featured events ★

Saturday September 19
• Jay Medal Soirée →
  Jay Estate, 210 Boston Post Rd, Rye
  5:30 pm

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Other local events

Thursday September 3
• Craft Clutch
  Long Beach Public Library 111 West Park Ave, Long Beach, NY, 11561, US
  6:00 pm
• Financial Series with Kyle Hauptman: Foundations of Investing
  Long Beach Public Library 111 West Park Ave, Long Beach, NY, 11561, US
  6:30 pm
• Alzheimer's/Dementia Caregivers Support Group
  Long Beach Public Library 111 West Park Ave, Long Beach, NY, 11561, US
  6:30 pm
Friday September 4
• West End Branch open from 10am to 5pm
  Long Beach Public Library 903 West Beech St, Long Beach , NY, 11561, US
• FXH, LOMS & UPK Bus Safety Drills [Lincoln Orens Middle School] [ →
  Lincoln Orens Ms Island Park, NY 11558
• No After-School Activities No Late Buses [Island Park Public Scho →
  Island Park UFSD Island Park, NY 11558
• FXH, LOMS & UPK Bus Safety Drills [Island Park Public Schools] [P →
  Island Park UFSD Island Park, NY 11558
• Point Lookout Branch open from 10am to 5pm
  Long Beach Public Library 79 Lido Blvd, Point Lookout , NY, 11569, US
Thursday September 10
• 56th Annual San Gennaro Feast at Sacred Heart Church →
  282 Long Beach Rd, Island Park, NY 11558
  6:00 pm

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🗓 Events Nearby

Thursday September 3
• Play Hooray
  Long Beach Public Library 111 West Park Ave, Long Beach, NY, 11561, US
  10:00 am
• Port Washington Library →
  Nassau County, NY Calendar
  12:00 pm
• Craft Clutch
  Long Beach Public Library 111 West Park Ave, Long Beach, NY, 11561, US
  6:00 pm
• Financial Series with Kyle Hauptman: Foundations of Investing
  Long Beach Public Library 111 West Park Ave, Long Beach, NY, 11561, US
  6:30 pm

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🗞 Nearby News

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Rockville Centre

• Remember the First ATM? It Changed American Banking Forever (amac.us)
• Andrews McMeel Almanac for September 02, 2026 (uexpress.com)

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-- The Patch AM Team

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