GARDEN CITY WEEKLY: What You Need To Know Today (Sat, Sep 4)

Good morning, Garden City! Let's get you started this Saturday with everything you need to know about what happened this week in and around Garden City.

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First, today's weather:

Partly cloudy throughout the day. High: 79 Low: 67.

Here are the top stories in Garden City today:

1. Hempstead school district debuts 1st new school building in a decade (News 12 Bronx)
2. COVID-19: Long Island Infection-Rate Stays Steadily High; Latest Breakdown By Community (Daily Voice)
3. LIRR completes work on grade crossing in Mineola (Newsday)
4. Nassau County Man Caught Taking Pictures Of Women In Bathroom, Police Say (Rutherford Daily Voice)
5. Elmont students awarded for Civil Air Patrol service (liherald)
6. Trustees support traffic study for numbered streets (Garden City News)
7. The Welcoming Club of Garden City (Garden City News)
8. GC Schools increase mental health supports (Garden City News)

Today in Garden City:

• Labor Day Weekend - Garden City Public Library (9:30 AM)

Garden City Patch Notebook

• Garden City Fire Department: "Our thoughts and prayers are with the men and women of Nassau County Fire Communications - Firecom as they mourn the passing of Dispatcher Ronald Kahan “54” Please keep the Kahan family in your thoughts and prayers." (Facebook)
• Garden City Fire Department: "In Honor of the Members of our armed services that made the ultimate sacrifice US Marines Sgt. Johanny Rosario Pichardo Sgt. Nicole L. Gee Staff Sgt. Darin T. Hoover Cpl. Hunter Lopez Cpl. Daegan W. Page Cpl. Humberto A. Sanchez Lance Cp..." (Facebook)
• Nassau Community College: "SUNY Nassau - Welcome to the Fall 2021 semester! We are looking forward to a successful and safe semester! Don't forget to follow all safety protocols and guidelines as we work together to keep our community safe. Make sure to check out ..." (Facebook)
• Garden City Recreation: "Congratulations to our 2021 Women's Summer Softball League Champions..."Ball Busters"!" (Facebook)
• Long Island Children's Museum: "3, 2, 1.. stack! Three versions, with two ingredients each, in one simple and tasty snack! If you’re looking for a fun snack idea that kids can easily make, these Cracker Stackers may be your answer! Combine your own favorite flavors and..." (Facebook)
• Garden City Public Library: "The Garden City Public Library will be closed for Labor Day weekend. The Library will be closed from Saturday, September 4th through Monday, September 6th. The Library will reopen on Tuesday, September 7th at 9:30 AM." (Facebook)

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— Alex Costello

About me: Alex is an award-winning journalist who has spent more than a decade covering Long Island, and Nassau County in particular. He loves the nitty-gritty of local politics, his dog and tea. Have a news tip or suggestion for an upcoming Garden City Daily? You can contact me at alex.costello@patch.com.