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Community Corner 🌱 Patch AM: A New Yorker's Guide To The 2026 U.S. Open Coming up: English comedy show with NYC"s TOP LATIN COMICS on the New York Patch calendar Hello New York! Here's our latest buzz. Let's get into it. ☕️️ In today's newsletter: - How to experience the 2026 U.S. Open in Queens for free - How New York City FC kicked off Leagues Cup with a statement win - What Giuliani's new claims could mean for NYC's election system Also on today's calendar: English comedy show with NYC"s TOP LATIN COMICS and 9 more events. Today's riddle: How do billboards talk? 🤔 (Answer below!) - Friday: A shower and thunderstorm, with a high of 89 and low of 74 degrees. 🌶 Hot! - Saturday: Humid; a stray p.m. t-storm, temps: high: 88, low: 74. - Sunday: Mostly sunny and hot, with a high of 90 and low of 73 degrees. 📰 News we're reading 1. A New Yorker's Guide To The 2026 U.S. Open (patch.com) — New Yorkers can gear up for the 2026 U.S. Open in Queens, running Aug. 23 to Sept. 13 at the USTA Billie Jean King National Tennis Center. The guide explains Fan Week's free qualifying matches, key finals dates, and how locals can access both complimentary passes and regular tournament tickets for one of the city's biggest annual sporting events. 2. New York City FC 2-0 Santos Laguna New York City FC (newyorkcityfc.com) — New York City FC opened its 2026 Leagues Cup run with a 2-0 win over Santos Laguna at Sports Illustrated Stadium, powered by second-half goals from Tayvon Gray and Nico Cavallo. Matt Freese's standout goalkeeping and several first-team debuts gave New York City fans plenty to cheer as the club took a big early step toward the knockout rounds. 3. Giuliani Alleges Voter Record Issues In Mamdani Election (wabcradio.com) — New York City readers are hearing fresh claims from former Mayor Rudy Giuliani, who says a private review flagged 228,000 voter records tied to Mayor Zohran Mamdani's election. Officials have not validated his allegation, and experts note such record issues can include duplicates or outdated registrations, but the dispute is likely to intensify debate over the city's election systems. 4. Over 100 cats rescued from three deplorable NYC homes in a single day (nypost.com) — More than 100 cats were rescued in a single day from three filthy homes in Queens and the Bronx, highlighting a surge in large-scale animal hoarding cases across New York. The ASPCA, working with the NYPD, is moving the animals to an Ohio recovery facility for care and adoption, while stressing its growing role in tackling neglect throughout the five boroughs. 5. New Yorkers pay 3rd-highest electricity costs in US, trailing only Hawaii and California (amedpost.com) — If you're paying a Con Ed bill in New York City, a new report confirms you're facing the nation's third-highest residential electricity prices, far above the US average. The analysis ties soaring costs to taxes, fees, green mandates, and plant closures, and the issue is now central in the 2026 governor's race between Kathy Hochul and Bruce Blakeman, who offer sharply different fixes. 📸 Around New York Show off your photography skills and the sights around town! Click here to submit your Photo of the Day to Patch AM! 🗓 Upcoming Events in New York Add your event to our calendar and newsletter! ★ Featured events ★ - English comedy show with NYC"s TOP LATIN COMICS → The Comic Strip, 1568 2nd Ave, New York 10:30 pm - Friday Late Night Comedy → The Comic Strip, 1568 2nd Ave, New York 10:30 pm - Magic Show for the Whole Family: Kids, Parents, Grandparents. The Broadway Magic Hour → Broadway Magic Hour: Magic Show, 318 W 53rd St, New York 2:00 pm Friday August 7 Saturday August 8 Want to see your event featured? Click here! Other local events - OCULUS 10: Celebrating 10 Years of Shopping, Dining & Connection → Oculus World Trade Center, 185 Greenwich St, New York 9:00 am - Senior Citizens Day → Adam Clayton Powell Jr State Office Building, 163 W 125th St, New York 10:00 am - K-Beauty Brand SUNGBOON EDITOR Celebrates Disney/Pixar's Toy Story Collaboration with "Find Your Glo → 74 Grand St, New York, NY, 10013 11:00 am - NoMad Jazz Festival 2026 → Madison Square Park, 11 Madison Ave, New York 12:00 pm - Come See YOU, ME & TUSCANY on Friday, August 7th, 2026, At Rooftop Cinema Club → Rooftop Cinema Club Midtown, 60 W 37th St, New York 5:00 pm - Harlem Summer Nights → West 131st Street & 12th Avenue, New York 5:00 pm - Salsa Groove: Dance Class & Happy Hour → Sounds Of Brazil, 204 Varick St, New York 6:00 pm - Herbert Holler's Annual Michael Jackson Tribute at Freedom™ Party NYC → LPR, 158 Bleecker St, New York 6:00 pm - Summer Bridge!! âď¸ Kurt Hahn Expeditionary Lrning Sch Brooklyn, NY 11203 Friday August 7 Tuesday August 11 📣 New York Shout Outs! Want to say something great about someone in town? Click here to submit your Shout Out to Patch AM! It's free! Have we missed something on our calendar? Add an event yourself! As always, before attending confirm event details to ensure accuracy. Thank you 👏👏👏 to these businesses for making New York PatchAM possible: - Subway.Legal by Sonin & Genis and Roth & Roth — (718) 561-4444 New York Lawyers United for Injury Victims - EAST MEN SPA — (929) 662-2116 - Best Sub-Zero & Viking Service — (888) 702-8565 Luxury Appliance Repair | Sub-Zero & Viking NYC & NJ - Medimee INC. — (628) 227-9851 Medimee — Where Smart Beauties Book Skincare - Lazare Biomimetic Dentistry And Smile Design — 3323348290 Discover minimally invasive general and aesthetic dentistry - Broadway Magic Hour — (347) 915-3050 Broadway Magic Hour - NYC's #1 Family Magic Show Click here to show your appreciation! 💚 Want to see your business here? 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(More info) 💬 Chatter What your neighbors are talking about on social media - Four Things Professional Dementia Caregivers Would Like Every Family to Know —VNS Health Read on Patch - The Leadership Gap: Why New York City Companies Need Better Training for Tomorrow's Leaders —Angela Ash Read on Patch - New York City must continue cutting red tape for small businesses —Lindsey Vigoda Read on Patch - Related Partners, Inc. posted a job opening for Janitor/Porter Luxury in New York. Apply here. - Williams-Sonoma, Inc. posted a job opening for Stock Associate, Part Time Flex, New York City - Pottery Barn in New York. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near New York here. Ok New York! So now you're in the loop about what's happening today. Thanks for reading, and see you in your inbox next time! Oh -- and if you like what you're reading, invite a friend to Patch AM! -- The Patch AM Team P.S. The answer to today's riddle: Sign language (Thank you Ellen S. for sending it in!) 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