Oct. 17: Union Rally, Best Costume Search and Airplane Noise

Each weekday 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. 

Five things you need to know Oct. 17:

1. Best Costume Search: Patch is looking for the most unique costume to feature on the site. Think yours has what it takes? Send photos to carisa@patch.com.

2. Toll-Free Hotline for Airplane Noise Complaints: Rep. Carolyn McCarthy wrote to federal and state authorities asking them to create a joint toll-free hotline they would use to address airplane noise heard by Nassau County residents. Read more here.

3. Union Rally: A union rally scheduled for 11:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the county legislative building at 1550 Franklin Avenue will cause road closures in Garden City. Nassau County will be restricting all parking on Fourteenth and Fifteenth streets between 7 a.m. and 3 p.m. These streets will be closed during the event. In addition, there will be partial road closures on Franklin Ave. during the event.

4. Vintage Exhibit: The Garden City Public Library’s October showcase display features a collection of vintage handbags and accessories from enthusiast Ellen F. Broder. Read more about Broder and see pictures from the collection today at 11:30 a.m.

5. Blogging: Have something to say? Blog on Patch. Check out our Local Voices section of the homepage to see our newest blogger, Garden City mom and businesswoman Vera Sweeney. If interested, email carisa@patch.com.