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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!
$10M Awarded for Cedar Creek Wastewater Upgrades
Nassau County’s Department of Public Works was awarded $10 million through New York’s Water Quality Improvement Project program for upgrades at the Cedar Creek wastewater plant in Wantagh. The award was announced in January as part of a broader Long Island water-quality package.
The project is intended to prevent sediment from entering the Bay Park Conveyance system and reduce nitrogen discharges. The state identifies Reynolds Channel and the Cedar Creek watershed as areas expected to benefit from improved water quality.
For South Shore residents, the story is an investment in the infrastructure behind cleaner waterways. The $10 million is an awarded grant for this specific Nassau project, rather than the total regional package. The announcement does not provide a completion date.
Source: NYS Department of Environmental Conservation, January 2026
See Cedar Creek’s water-quality funding →
Free Medicare Help as Enrollment Opens Today
Medicare Open Enrollment runs October 15–December 7. Nassau’s Family & Children’s Association offers free, independent HIICAP counseling at 516-485-3754. Bring your coverage details, medication list and doctors’ names to help compare options; changes generally take effect January 1, 2027.
Source: Family & Children’s Association and Medicare
Get free Medicare counseling details → | Check Medicare enrollment dates →
Free Online Classes for Older New Yorkers
Learning something new doesn’t have to involve a drive or another membership fee. New York’s partnership with GetSetUp gives older residents access to free online classes and social learning, with subjects ranging from technology to creative activities and wellness.
Use the New York partnership page, rather than starting with a general paid offer, and check the current class schedule and enrollment terms. The program is an ongoing resource, not a new launch. A practical first step: choose one topic you’ve been meaning to try and reserve a session that fits your week.
Source: New York State Office for the Aging and GetSetUp
Learn about New York’s class partnership → | Browse free online classes →
Korean Culture Day Comes to the Gardens Saturday
Old Westbury Gardens hosts its fourth annual Korean Culture Day on Saturday, October 17, from 2 to 4 p.m. The afternoon includes Korean food tastings, traditional and K-pop dance performances, and live music at 71 Old Westbury Road.
The program is included with regular Gardens admission, so there is no separate Culture Day ticket charge; that does not make entry to the property free. Check admission categories, passes and any reservation requirements before visiting. It’s an option for families looking to combine an outdoor afternoon with food and performances.
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🌤️ WeatherWatch
Thursday, October 15
High: 63°F | Overnight low: 54°F
⛅ Partly cloudy. NNE winds 10–15 mph; showers may develop overnight.
Friday, October 16
High: 67°F | Overnight low: 45°F
🌧️ Rain followed by afternoon showers. SSW winds 10–20 mph; rain chance 90%.
Forecast checked October 13. Conditions may change.
Source: News 12 Long Island — https://longisland.news12.com/weather
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Nassau Events Worth Knowing This Week
⭐ Featured Event: Mineola Fall Festival
Saturday–Sunday, October 17–18 | noon–6 p.m.
Mineola Memorial Park, 195 Marcellus Road, Mineola
Make a fall afternoon of food, live music, seasonal shopping and activities for the kids. Entry is free; bring a budget for food and purchases. Rain dates: October 24–25.
Friday: Stella Blue’s Band
October 16 | 8 p.m.
Landmark on Main Street, Port Washington
Concert tickets and details →
Saturday: “Find Your Art” Tour & Workshop
October 17 | 11 a.m.–12:30 p.m.
Old Westbury Gardens, Old Westbury
Workshop registration and details
Friday–Sunday: PBR — NY Mavericks
October 16 at 7:45 p.m.; October 17 at 6:45 p.m.; October 18 at 1:45 p.m.
UBS Arena, Elmont
Professional bull riding across three weekend sessions. Tickets required.
Choose a session and get tickets →
Friday–Sunday: Spooky Fest
October 16–18 | 6–9 p.m.
Tanglewood Preserve, 1450 Tanglewood Road, Rockville Centre
Halloween activities include an enchanted walk, haunted woods, face painting and music. Check ticket options and age suitability.
See Spooky Fest details →
Saturday: Family Saturdays — Light-Up Forests
October 17 | drop in noon–3 p.m.; allow 45 minutes
Manes Art Education Center, Nassau County Museum of Art, Roslyn Harbor
Art making for ages 2–14 with an adult. Pre-registration required; nonmembers: $10 per child and $20 per adult, including museum admission.
Register for family art making →
Saturday–Sunday: Rock Hall Country Fair
October 17–18 | 11 a.m.–5 p.m.
Rock Hall Museum, 199 Broadway, Lawrence
Colonial historians, harvest crafts, antique cars, farm animals and scarecrow making. Admission and parking are free.
Plan your Country Fair visit →
All times are Eastern. Check each event link for availability, admission, registration and weather updates.
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