Community Corner

July 23: Rockaway Avenue, Roller Rink, Readers' Choice and More

A look at the top stories for this Monday in Garden City.

Here are the Five Things You Need to Know for July 23:

1. Hannon Challenge: Find out who's challenging incumbent Kemp Hannon for the sixth senatorial seat in November.

2. Rockaway Avenue: Rockaway Avenue resident Michael Pisani believes the already "hazardous" conditions that exist at the intersection of Merillon and Rockaway avenues have only been exacerbated by the new construction of a music hall addition at Garden City High School. Read more about this issue when the story goes live at 9:30 a.m. this morning.

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3. Roller Rink Bond: Trustees unanimously agreed to increase the improvements bond for the Community Park roller rink improvements. Find out how much more at noon.

4. Readers' Choice: Patch relaunched its Readers’ Choice program and we’re asking you, your friends, family, neighbors, coworkers and anyone else who knows the about our area to nominate the best spots. The nomination period ran through July 9. Now it’s time to vote. Cast your vote by Aug. 17 and help us decide who's best. Whichever business gets the most votes will be named our Readers' Choice winner.

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5. Photo Contest: Take photos of you, your kids, your neighbors, your friends doing something Olympian — diving, swimming, kayaking, gymnastics — and you could win a prize! Get more details at 11 a.m. on Patch.


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