Aug. 3: Farmers Market Closes, Townhouse Project Delayed and More

Each morning, visit Patch to get the scoop on the top five things you need to know about Garden City for the day - or weekend. Whether it's an important meeting, fun event or a can't miss story, we'll make sure you stay informed on the top things that are defining your community right now. 

The top five things you need to know on Aug. 3:

1. Thursday's Farmers Market: Thursday's Farmers Market is no longer operating at the corner of Stewart Avenue and Nassau Boulevard due to lack of business. Vendors will return to the site in the winter and run the market indoors.

2. Coliseum Site: County Executive Ed Mangano announced Tuesdsay that he is now looking for privately financed proposals to redevelop the 77-acre site surrounding the current Coliseum. The news comes a day after county residents defeated the Aug. 1 referendum. Read more here.

3. 555 Stewart Avenue: Wondering what's going on at 555 Stewart Avenue - better known as the vacant parking lot strewn with weeds at the village's eastern gateway? Read all about it today at 2 p.m.

4. Patch Directory: For all you business owners in Garden City, did you know you can claim your listing in our vast directory and find out how residents rate your product(s), like you on Facebook and more? Find your business listing on Patch here. The best part? It's completely free!

5. Q&A: Did you know Garden City Patch has a Q&A section where residents can post questions that your neighbors are free to answer? Recent queries include where the best and most convenient nail salon is in town to the best local camp recommendations. Check it out here and feel free to ask the next question.