Hello Nassau! Let’s Talk What’s New & What’s Next
It’s Monday, and we’re kicking off the week with fresh updates, inspiring local stories, and events you won’t want to miss. From community wins to hidden gems worth exploring, here’s what’s happening across Nassau County today—and what’s coming up next.

Fun Fact Spotlight:
🎖 Roslyn’s Honor in Brick & Books
The Bryant Library in Roslyn was originally built as the Roslyn War Memorial Building, dedicated on October 2, 1921 to honor ten local residents who lost their lives in World War I. Designed by architect Frederick M. Godwin, it served as both a community hub and a living memorial — a place for learning, gathering, and remembrance.

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Today’s Edition: 
🏡 TD Charitable Foundation Launches Largest Housing Grant Program Yet
🌮 Chipotle Coming Soon to Long Beach
🎖️ Veterans Day Parade Returns to Port Washington
🚴 No Hate Tour Brings BMX Stunts and Antibullying Message to East Meadow
🌊 Your Waterfront Dream Starts Here
🗓️ Upcoming Events and Things To Do!

🏡 TD Charitable Foundation Launches Largest Housing Grant Program Yet

The TD Charitable Foundation is awarding $10 million in housing grants—the largest in its 20-year history. Through its Housing for Everyone initiative, nonprofits can apply for $250,000 grants focused on eviction prevention and long-term housing stability for low- to moderate-income renters. Applications are open until Nov. 25 at 4 p.m., with winners announced in April 2026.

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A 516Update Community Guide

7 Best Resources for Christmas Events on Long Island 2025

Planning your holiday? Here's our guide to the best Christmas events Long Island has to offer, from Jones Beach light shows to local Nassau County markets.

NEWSBites

🌮 Chipotle Coming Soon to Long Beach

Exciting news for food lovers: Chipotle Mexican Grill is opening in Long Beach at the former cinema site on Park Avenue. The new location marks a fresh chapter for the space and adds a popular dining option to the neighborhood.

🎖️ Veterans Day Parade Returns to Port Washington

Port Washington’s beloved Veterans Day Parade will march down Main Street on Tuesday, Nov. 11, honoring local service members. The community is invited to join the tribute, with the procession starting at 9:45 a.m. and concluding with a memorial service at Sunset Park.

🚴 No Hate Tour Brings BMX Stunts and Antibullying Message to East Meadow

East Meadow High School welcomed the X-Games No Hate Tour for a thrilling BMX stunt show paired with a powerful antibullying message. The event promoted positivity, mental wellness, and resilience as part of National Bullying Prevention Month.

The AI Race Just Went Nuclear — Own the Rails.

Meta, Google, and Microsoft just reported record profits — and record AI infrastructure spending:

• Meta boosted its AI budget to as much as $72 billion this year.

• Google raised its estimate to $93 billion for 2025.

• Microsoft is following suit, investing heavily in AI data centers and decision layers.

While Wall Street reacts, the message is clear: AI infrastructure is the next trillion-dollar frontier.

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🌤️ WeatherWatch

🌧️ Monday, November 10
High: 51°F | Low: 41°F
💧 A few playful sprinkles under cozy overcast skies — perfect hoodie weather!

☀️ Tuesday, November 11
High: 46°F | Low: 39°F
🌤 Sunshine makes a comeback! Crisp, cool, and bright — autumn at its best.

🌊 Your Waterfront Dream Starts Here

Imagine sipping coffee by the water, sunlight dancing off your private canal in Freeport.

This to-be-built 4-bedroom, 3-bath luxury home offers 2,500 sqft of modern elegance — with spa-style bathrooms, a custom shaker kitchen, iron staircase, and Pella windows framing serene waterviews.

Thoughtfully designed from the ground up, this home is fully customizable and built with premium materials — including a 50' brand-new bulkhead and wood-burning fireplace.

🏡 Priced at $1.2M — an extraordinary opportunity to create your legacy home.

📍Freeport, NY | Est. 2026

🎡Fair Days & Fun Ways

What’s Happening This Weekend in Nassau County

Saturday, November 15

Broadway Mall Christmas Vendor Fair
📍 Broadway Mall
11:00 AM | Hicksville

Sunday, November 16

Seaford Knights of Columbus Holiday Sale 
📍 Seaford, NY
9:00 AM | North Wantagh

Seaford Holiday Fair
📍 Memorare Caterers
10:00 AM | Seaford

Long Island Music Lover’s Faire – Record & CD Show
📍 American Legion Post 1066
10:00 AM | Massapequa

📣 Civic & Social Happenings

Monday, November 10

From Data to Demand:
AI’s Impact on Energy & Communities
📍 Hofstra University Club
10:30 AM | Hempstead

Mindfulness Is Your Inner Power
📍 Online Event (Hosted from Rockville Centre)
4:00 PM | Rockville Centre

Tuesday, November 11

Westbury Arts Fall Gala: Starstruck – A Gala to Remember
📍 Westbury Manor
6:00 PM | Westbury

Science Series: Marine Biology Workshop 
📍 My Spectrum School
10:00 AM | Port Washington

Wednesday, November 12

Cornucopia Making Workshop 
📍 East Meadow High School
7:00 PM | East Meadow

Working Moms’ Night Out by Guardians of Hope Podcast
📍 Rincon Criollo
7:00 PM | New Hyde Park

Thursday, November 13

16th Annual Northwell Health Diabetes Conference:
Resolution Rockstars in Diabetes Care
📍 The Inn at New Hyde Park
7:00 AM | New Hyde Park

Wine, Design & Align 
📍 The Sinclair at Port Washington
5:30 PM | Port Washington

Friday, November 14

Long Island Miniature Model Show 
📍 130 E Merrick Rd Friday
6:00 PM – Saturday 4:00 PM | Freeport

Saturday, November 15

NYSSP Annual Perfusion Symposium
📍 Donald and Barbara Zucker School of Medicine at Hofstra/Northwell
7:00 AM | Hempstead

Sunday, November 16

Martik Live at The Space at Westbury Theater
📍 The Space at Westbury Theater
1:00 AM | Westbury

🏈 Sports Events 

Monday, November 10

Hofstra Pride vs. Molloy College Lions
📍 Mack Sports and Exhibition Complex
11:30 AM | Hempstead, NY

Rutgers Scarlet Knights vs. Maine Black Bears
📍 Jersey Mike’s Arena
6:30 PM | Piscataway, NJ

Tuesday, November 11

Army West Point Black Knights vs. Duke Blue Devils
📍 Christl Arena
6:00 PM | West Point, NY

Stony Brook Seawolves vs. St. Joseph’s–Long Island Golden Eagles
📍 Stony Brook Arena
6:31 PM | Stony Brook, NY

Wednesday, November 12

New York Knicks vs. Orlando Magic
📍 Madison Square Garden
7:00 PM | New York, NY

Thursday, November 13

Columbia Lions vs. UMass Lowell River Hawks
📍 Levien Gymnasium
7:00 PM | New York, NY

Princeton Tigers vs. John Jay Bloodhounds
📍 Jadwin Gymnasium
7:00 PM | Princeton, NJ

Friday, November 14

St. John’s Red Storm Women’s Basketball vs. Yale Bulldogs
📍 Carnesecca Arena
1:30 PM | Jamaica, NY

Saturday, November 15

NSRF Long Island Turkey Trail Trot 5K
📍 Polo at the Park – Bethpage State Park
8:30 AM | Old Bethpage

Sunday, November 16

New York Giants vs. Green Bay Packers
📍 MetLife Stadium
1:00 PM | East Rutherford, NJ

🎸 Live Music

Wednesday, November 12

CG5 Presents: The TOO MANY SONGS Tour 
📍 Mulcahy’s Pub & Concert Hall, Wantagh Doors
6:00 PM | Show 7:00 PM | All Ages

Thursday, November 13

Joe Pianos Live at Chadwick’s RVC
📍 Chadwick’s RVC
7:00 PM | Rockville Centre

Friday, November 14

Tim Cappello w/ Coventry Carols – Lost Boys Party
📍 Nostalgia
6:30 PM | Bethpage

Pour Some 80’s On Me at EGP Land & Sea 
📍 EGP Land & Sea
7:00 PM | Barnum Island

Saturday, November 15

Vic DiBitetto Live
📍 Flagstar at Westbury Music Fair
8:00 PM | Westbury

Legendary Murphys Band
📍 Sonny’s Canal House
8:00 PM | Baldwin Harbor

That’s a wrap for today’s 516 Update! We love sharing what’s happening around Nassau — and we’re glad you’re here for it.
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