516 Update Podcast

Hello Nassau! Let’s Talk What’s New & What’s Next A planned $200 million remake would turn Broadway Commons into an open-air shopping and entertainment destination. We also have a Wantagh restaurant opening, new Long Beach dog beach rules and two updates for property owners. 🌟 Fun Fact: Sagamore Hill in Oyster Bay has 23 rooms. Theodore Roosevelt lived in the Queen Anne home from 1885 until his death in 1919.  Janine, Mo and Nick Today’s Edition 🏗️ Hicksville’s planned $200 million mall transformation 🌯 Bang Bang Burritos opens in Wantagh 🐕 Long Beach dog beach permits and property-owner updates 🍽️ The Nassau food guide and Roslyn dining 🗓️ Upcoming Events and Things To Do!

Good morning, Nassau. Hicksville’s new express bus connection comes with a peak-direction schedule to check before traveling. We also look at Molloy’s certificate-training options for YouthBuild participants, free health coverage enrollment help and a Sea Cliff dining pick. In today’s edition: A new express bus connects to Hicksville LIRR Molloy’s training options for YouthBuild participants How Nassau readers can find free enrollment assistance The Onion Tree dining in Sea Cliff Upcoming events around Nassau Janine, Mo and Nick

Good morning, Nassau. November opens with $17.25 million in state awards for housing projects in Glen Cove and Westbury. We look at what those awards support, then check in on a Garden City South restaurant opening and a way to help local veterans. In today’s edition: Housing awards support three Glen Cove and Westbury projects Vitolo Sorrentino is now open in Garden City South Where to donate toiletries for local veterans Garvies Point dining in Glen Cove Upcoming events around Nassau Janine, Mo and Nick

Good morning, Nassau. Two Nassau projects move forward in different ways: Westbury’s planned station-side apartments have a new MTA approval, while Glen Cove Hospital has opened a cardiac imaging center. We also break down $19.2 million in lead-line awards for Mineola and Garden City, with today’s office closure and local plans below. In today’s edition: Mineola and Garden City receive lead-line funding MTA approves the lease for 184 apartments at Westbury station Glen Cove Hospital opens a cardiac imaging center Da Nicola dining in Hewlett Upcoming events around Nassau Janine, Mo and Nick

🎃 HALLOWEEN WEEK IN NASSAU Good morning, Nassau. Shareholders of Jericho-based Nathan’s Famous have approved the roughly $450 million deal with Smithfield Foods. We also have Nassau’s new school rankings, September home prices and Halloween plans for the week. In today’s edition: 📰 Jericho-based Nathan’s shareholders approve the roughly $450M Smithfield deal 📍 20 Nassau schools make U.S. News’ New York top 100 ✨ Nassau’s September home-sale median falls to $860K 🎃 Westbury today, teen-party registration and Friday’s Ghost Walk Janine, Mo and Nick

Hello Nassau! Let’s Talk What’s New & What’s Next We’re starting the week with a $130M–$150M redevelopment in Valley Stream, new restaurant plans and a public investment in Oyster Bay’s waterways. There’s also a free resource for local seniors, plus a handful of fall activities to put on your calendar. In today’s edition: 🏗️ Where Green Acres’ $130M–$150M redevelopment is going 🍽️ KPOT’s Rockville Centre plans and Greek Table in Farmingdale 🦪 A $130,000 harbor grant and free senior ID cards 🎃 Fall flowers, farm fun, live music and Islanders hockey — Janine, Mo and Nick

Hello Nassau! Let’s Talk What’s New & What’s Next A flood-prone North Shore route has $14.6 million in capital funding secured for an overhaul. We look at the Shore Road project serving Glen Cove, Sea Cliff and Glenwood Landing, then share three festival options for the weekend. Janine, Mo and Nick Today’s Edition: 🚧 $14.6M secured for the North Shore’s Shore Road project 🦪 Oyster Fest returns to Oyster Bay tomorrow 🍂 Mineola’s two-day fall celebration 🎟️ Free admission and parking at Rock Hall’s country fair 🗓️ Upcoming Events and Things To Do!

Hello Nassau! Let’s Talk What’s New & What’s Next A $10 million state award will support wastewater improvements at Cedar Creek in Wantagh, with cleaner South Shore waters as the goal. We explain the project, then share Medicare enrollment help, online classes and a Saturday cultural outing. Janine, Mo and Nick Today’s Edition: 💧 $10M awarded for Cedar Creek wastewater improvements 📋 Free Medicare counseling as enrollment opens 💻 Online classes for older New Yorkers 🇰🇷 Korean Culture Day at Old Westbury Gardens 🗓️ Upcoming Events and Things To Do!

Hello Nassau! Let’s Talk What’s New & What’s Next A $52.3 million project is renewing the LIE across Nassau, with storm-drain maintenance included alongside the new pavement. We look at the countywide work, followed by today’s Belmont admission deal and practical community resources.

Hello Nassau! Let’s Talk What’s New & What’s Next New steps, handrails, walkways and building repairs are on Westbury’s improvement list, backed by a $150,075 county grant. We explain the practical upgrades, then share help for home energy projects and a Farmingdale coffee spotlight.