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In today's newsletter:

• How will this new Hillside tower reshape Jamaica's housing options?
• Where will Queens see new shade trees planted first?

Also on today's calendar: Art Reception and Tea Party and 10 more events.

Today's riddle: What do you call somebody who crosses the ocean twice and doesn't take a bath? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

• Sunday: Tropical Rainstorm Isaias, with a high of 64 and low of 58 degrees.
• Monday: Warmer; a shower in the a.m., temps: high: 73, low: 60.
• Tuesday: A passing afternoon shower, with a high of 73 and low of 62 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Hillside North Building Wins $1.2M Sustainability Award At 161-09 Hillside Avenue In Jamaica, Queens (newyorkyimby.com) — A 14-story Hillside North Building at 161-09 Hillside Avenue in Jamaica, Queens, has secured a $1.2 million sustainability award, boosting a major affordable housing project. The development will bring 173 income-restricted apartments, community-serving retail, and a backup-powered cooling center, with some units reserved for formerly homeless households supported by Queens nonprofit Elmcor.
   

• With Urban Forest Plan underway, Harrisites hope for more shade across Queens (thhsclassic.com) — New trees are being planted in heat-vulnerable Queens neighborhoods, and Townsend Harris students are watching closely, hoping their own concrete-heavy campus and commutes see more shade soon. The city's new Urban Forest Plan aims to boost tree canopy, especially in underserved areas like Elmhurst, South Ozone Park, and Sunnyside, promising cooler streets, cleaner air, and health benefits for Queens residents.
   

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🗓 Upcoming Events in Queens

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★ Featured events ★

Sunday October 11
• Art Reception and Tea Party →
  National Art League 44-21 Douglaston Parkway, Douglaston NY 11363,
  2:00 pm
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
• Korean Food Night: Kimchi & Bossam Night with James Park at CoSpire Cafe →
  36-28 Bell Blvd,
  6:00 pm
Sunday October 18
• Open House at Berkeley College →
  New Jersey Campuses,
  11:00 am
Thursday October 22
• Women's Entrepreneurship Event at Berkeley College →
  3 E 43rd St, New York
  11:00 am

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Other local events

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
Tuesday October 13
• Toku Tuesdays Tales of Terror →
  QED Astoria, 27-16 23rd Ave
  9:00 pm
Thursday October 15
• Aqueduct redevelopment public hearing →
  MUNA Center of New York, 80-50 Pitkin Ave
  9:00 am
• Monthly meetinmg and candidates forum →
  MUNA Center of New York, 80-50 Pitkin Ave
  7:00 pm
• Laugh it Up - Creative Professional Edition / Community Networking & Comedy Show →
  QED Astoria, 27-16 23rd Ave
  7:30 pm
Saturday October 17
• 6th Annual Breast Cancer Walk →
  Frank M. Charles Memorial Park Tennis Courts
  12:00 pm
Sunday October 18
• Fall Forest Bathing Walk →
  Alley Pond Environmental Center, 229-10 Northern Blvd
  11:00 am

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

• Hi, I'm Jamie.
  I'm a terrier mix, a little over 11, and I'm looking for my last home. I didn't have a good start. Before I was rescued I was neglected and hurt, and… (Nextdoor College Pt (20thAve North))
• Beans is back up for adoption.
  The other person didn't work out. She's a very sweet cat but right now i can't afford to get her spayed. Please someone help (Nextdoor Far Rockaway)

• Target posted a job opening for Seasonal: Guest Advocate (Cashier), General Merchandise, Fulfillment, Food and Beverage, Front of Store Attendant (Cart Attendant), Style, Tech, Inbound (Stocking) (T2883) in New Hyde Park. Apply here.

🗞 Nearby News

Great Neck

• 2019 Cadillac XT4 For Sale at Kings Point Auto - (516) 447-2175 (longisland.com)
• North Hempstead honors Hispanic first responders during heritage month (longislandpress.com)
• Sydney Sweeney's Extremely R-Rated 131-Minute Thriller Officially Finds a New Streaming Home (polygon.com)

Elmont

• We Can Survive Ticket Giveaway (audacy.com)

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-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: "What do you call somebody who crosses the ocean twice and doesn't take a bath?" — A dirty double crosser ! (Thank you Theresia F. for sending it in!)
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