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š $100M Housing Development Approved for Westbury and New Chicken Spots Open Nearby
Mixed-use project coming to Westbury LIRR lot with housing, retail, and public space; YoYo Chicken launches in Deer Park and Huntington Station.
516 Update
December 22, 2025
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Itās Monday, and weāre kicking off the week with fresh updates, inspiring local stories, and events you wonāt want to miss. From community wins to hidden gems worth exploring, hereās whatās happening across Nassau County todayāand whatās coming up next.
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One of the oldest continuously operating train stations on Long Island, Lynbrook Station first opened in 1867 under the South Side Railroad of Long Island.
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šļø $100M Housing Development Coming to Westbury LIRR Station
āļø Cozy Winter CafĆ©s in Nassau County
š YoYo Chicken Brings New Flavors to Deer Park and Huntington Station
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šļø Upcoming Events and Things To Do!
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šļø $100M Housing Development Coming to Westbury LIRR Station
Gotham Organization is planning a mixed-use project near Westbury's LIRR station on a former MTA parking lot. The five-story building will include 157 apartments (10% income-restricted), retail space, a public plaza, and amenities like a fitness center and roof terrace. Construction starts in 2027.
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Cozy Winter CafƩs in Nassau County, NY
Explore Nassau's top 3 cozy winter cafĆ©s in nassau for warm drinks, cozy vibes, and easy planningāclick to visit.
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š YoYo Chicken Brings New Flavors to Deer Park and Huntington Station
YoYo Chicken just opened two new spots on Long Island, offering chicken dishes, sides, and drinks for dine-in or takeout. The restaurants at 1000 Deer Park Avenue and 200 East Jericho Turnpike promise quality ingredients and good vibes for family meals
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āļø Monday, December 22
High: 35Ā°F | Low: 28Ā°F
š§ 0% chance ā mostly sunny and crisp
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High: 41Ā°F | Low: 29Ā°F
š§ 45% chance ā overcast with sprinkles late
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