🌱 Patch AM: 2 Legionnaires’ Disease Cases Confirmed At Queens Apartment Complex

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In today's newsletter:

• Two Legionnaires' cases raise concern at North Shore Towers in Queens
• Where R&B Thursdays are heating up nights in Maspeth, Queens

Also on today's calendar: Improve Your Posture with an HSS Online Program and 12 more events.

Today's riddle: Why do Norway's navy ships all have barcodes? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

• Tuesday: Cooler with plenty of sun, with a high of 64 and low of 51 degrees.
• Wednesday: A steady afternoon breeze, temps: high: 68, low: 58.
• Thursday: Mostly sunny and pleasant, with a high of 77 and low of 58 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• 2 Legionnaires' Disease Cases Confirmed At Queens Apartment Complex (patch.com) — Queens residents at North Shore Towers are being alerted after two cases of Legionnaires' disease were confirmed in the apartment complex. Health officials say Legionella bacteria has not yet been found in the building's water system and stress there is no broader community risk, even as the city recalls recent deadly outbreaks in Manhattan and the Bronx.
   

• Oct 8 - Hush Lounge and Garden10/08/26 through 10/09/26 (cityguideny.com) — R&B Thursdays are bringing live DJs, cocktails, food, and hookah to Hush Lounge Garden in Maspeth, Queens this Thursday, October 8, from 5 p.m. to 2 a.m. Admission ranges from free to $10, with happy hour deals earlier in the evening and reservations recommended for groups or celebrations at the Grand Avenue venue.
   

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🗓 Upcoming Events in Queens

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★ Featured events ★

Wednesday October 7
• Improve Your Posture with an HSS Online Program →
  11:00 am
• Staying Strong Through Midlife and Beyond: HSS Free Webinar! →
  6:30 pm
Thursday October 8
• In My Mind - Collective Care; A Climate Solution Organizing Change with Visible and Invisible Commu →
  The Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual & Transgender Community Center, 208 W 13th St, New York
  9:00 am
• MBA Open House at Berkeley College →
  Virtual,
  7:00 pm
Friday October 9
• House Of Glory Presents SALVATION →
  Amazura, 91-12 144th Pl,
  8:00 pm
Sunday October 11
• Art Reception and Tea Party →
  National Art League 44-21 Douglaston Parkway, Douglaston NY 11363,
  2:00 pm
Sunday October 18
• Open House at Berkeley College →
  New Jersey Campuses,
  11:00 am

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Other local events

Saturday October 10
• Busy, Busy Squirrel →
  Alley Pond Environmental Center, 229-10 Northern Blvd
  9:30 am
• Save the date - Charity Yard Sale - For Our Friends Rescue - Sat Oct 17th @10.00 am →
  232-15 Seward Ave
  10:00 am
• Save the Date - Charity Halloween party - Give Me Shelter Project - Sat Oct 17th →
  1100 Stewart Ave, Garden City
  11:30 am
Sunday October 11
• Monthly Adult Yoga: Relax and Rejuvenate →
  Alley Pond Environmental Center, 229-10 Northern Blvd
  10:30 am
• Pumpkins! →
  Alley Pond Environmental Center, 229-10 Northern Blvd
  11:00 am
Monday October 12
• Move with Confidence: The Nutrition Connection (In Person Class) →
  Hospital for Special Surgery Main Hospital, 535 E 70th St, New York
  10:00 am
Thursday October 15
• Aqueduct redevelopment public hearing →
  MUNA Center of New York, 80-50 Pitkin Ave
  9:00 am
• Korean Food Night: Kimchi & Bossam Night with James Park at CoSpire Cafe →
  36-28 Bell Blvd
  6:00 pm

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

• Far rockaway friends, if you see this dog please send me a message!
  She ran away on the 30th of September wearing a PINK HARNESS (Nextdoor Edgemere)
• Hello everyone!
  I'm currently fostering this cute lil guy but am unable to host him anymore. He's very cute, right now he has some slight congestion but I took him… (Nextdoor Steinway (RFK-24thAve))

• TJX posted a job opening for Retail Sales Associate in Elmont. Apply here.

🗞 Nearby News

Great Neck

• Focus on the Great Neck peninsula: A tale of two+ cities (longislandpress.com)
• Your Travalanche Daily Digest for October 3, 2026 (wordpress.com)
• Diapers And Baby Wipes Market Growth to 2035 Backed by Premiumization and Emerging Market Demand (indexbox.io)

Elmont

• Listen for Your Chance to Win Tickets to See The Love of Soul Tour (audacy.com)

New Hyde Park

• Man Beat 2 Women, Stabbed 1 In Leg In Argument In Elmont Home: Police (patch.com)
• Man Struck With Hammer After Trying To Help During Altercation At McDonald's: PD (patch.com)

Ok Queens! 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: "Why do Norway's navy ships all have barcodes?" — So when they come back to port they can just scan-da-navi-an! (Thank you Jessica C. for sending it in!)
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