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Happy Tuesday! Here i your daily roundup of what’s happening across Nassau County—spotlighting good news, great food, and can’t-miss community events. Let’s dive in and see what’s making waves today.

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🚜 Old Bethpage Village Restoration brings Long Island’s 18th- and 19th-century history to life with authentic buildings, a working blacksmith shop, and costumed interpreters.

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Today’s Edition: 
🌳 $125K Coming to Park Circle After 80% Ask for More Trees
🌳 New Hyde Park Gets Fresh Green Space
🏃 Uniondale Runner Takes Home the Championship
💡 Electric Bills Might Drop on Long Island
🗓️ Upcoming Events and Things To Do!

🌳 $125K Coming to Park Circle After 80% Ask for More Trees

Council Member Christine Liu is working to bring more trees to Park Circle in New Hyde Park. She's responding to what locals actually want after running a survey this past summer.

Liu reached out to people living near Park Circle, covering about a 600-square-foot area around the park. The results were pretty clear—80% of residents said they wanted more trees for shade and to make the space look better. Right now, the park doesn't have much greenery and gets way too much sun.

The good news? Liu managed to get a $125,000 state grant to pay for new trees and an irrigation system to keep them healthy. The plan is to start planting in 2027, once the grant money comes through.

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516 Update Community Guide

Your Guide to the Long Beach Farmers Market in Nassau County, NY

Your essential guide to the Long Beach Farmers Market. Find hours, locations, top vendors, and tips for your visit in Nassau County, NY.

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NEWSBites

🌳 New Hyde Park Gets Fresh Green Space

New Hyde Park's new park is almost ready and should open next spring. It'll have walking trails, playgrounds, and picnic spots for families to enjoy. After years in the works, this green space aims to bring neighbors together and give everyone a nice place to get outside. Read More

🏃 Uniondale Runner Takes Home the Championship

Ross Wallace from Uniondale High School won the Nassau Class I cross country championship on November 13, 2025. His win at Bethpage State Park brought the whole community out to cheer and shows how much local sports mean to everyone. Coaches hope his success gets more kids interested in running. Read More

💡 Electric Bills Might Drop on Long Island

Long Island homeowners could see their electric bills drop by 3.3% under LIPA's proposed 2026 budget. The plan also includes upgrades to the power grid and investments in cleaner energy sources. If approved, families will save money while getting more reliable service. Read More

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🌤️ WeatherWatch

🌤️ Tuesday, November 25
High: 51°F | Low: 43°F
💧 4% chance — clouds begin to roll in, but it’s still a calm, cozy day ahead.

🌧️ Wednesday, November 26
High: 48°F | Low: 42°F
💧 60% chance — midweek rain is here! A perfect excuse for soup and soft blankets.

Local Gem: Norman J. Levy Park & Preserve

Once a landfill, this 52-acre preserve in Merrick now offers sweeping views, serene trails, and surprising wildlife—including a herd of goats used for eco-friendly landscaping. With a kayak launch, fishing pier, and winding paths through prairie and woodland habitats, Levy Park blends conservation with recreation. The park also features a windmill-powered pond and panoramic vistas stretching to NYC and the Jones Beach Tower.

Open year-round (closed major holidays), it’s a local space worth rediscovering.

🎡Fair Days & Fun Ways

What’s Happening This Weekend in Nassau County

Friday, November 28

Planting Fields Arboretum Holiday Market 
📍 Planting Fields Arboretum
10:00 AM | Oyster Bay

Christmas House Long Island
📍 Broadway Commons
5:00 PM | Hicksville

Black Friday Continues
📍 Lynbrook
12:00 AM | Lynbrook

Saturday, November 29

7th Annual Wantagh Winter Wonderland
📍 Wantagh Train Museum
12:30 PM | Wantagh

Scroll down and tap “Click here to view all 516 Update events” to see all weekend fairs with more information.

📣 Civic & Social Happenings

Tuesday, November 25

Bellmore Kiwanis Thanksgiving Packing Event
📍 Massapequa
10:00 AM | Massapequa, NY
Kid-friendly

Thanksgiving Week: Restaurant of the Week
📍 Oyster Bay
7:00 PM | Oyster Bay, NY
Kid-friendly

Wednesday, November 26

Native American Heritage Workshop
📍 100 Main Street
12:30 PM | Hempstead, NY
Kid-friendly

Thanksgiving Alkathon – Opening Meeting
📍 Nassau Intergroup
5:00 PM | West Hempstead, NY

Thursday, November 27

Thanksgiving Morning Gratitude Class
📍 Revolution Yoga
9:30 AM | Rockville Centre, NY

Thanksgiving Morning Yoga Class
📍 Retreat Space
9:45 AM | Massapequa, NY

Friday, November 28

Crimson Culture Tattoo – Black Friday Event
📍 Massapequa
12:00 PM | Massapequa, NY

West Island Model Railroad Annual Open House
📍 West Island Model Railroad
1:00 PM | Hicksville, NY
Kid-friendly

Saturday, November 29

1863 Thanksgiving Day Celebration
📍 Old Bethpage Village Restoration
10:00 AM | Old Bethpage, NY
Kid-friendly

Sip & Shop at The Saloon
📍 The Saloon
12:00 PM | Long Beach, NY

Sunday, November 30

4th World AIDS Day Gala
📍 The Factory Event Venue,
12:00 PM | Freeport, NY

Circle of Spirits – Semi-Private Reading
📍 Goshinkan Karate
12:00 PM | Merrick, NY
Kid-friendly

Scroll down and tap “Click here to view all 516 Update events” to see all weekend fairs with more information.

🏈 Sports Events 

Tuesday, November 25

Saint Peter’s Peacocks Women’s Basketball vs. Lehman College Lightning
📍 Yanitelli Recreational Life Center
3:00 PM | Jersey City, NJ

NJIT Highlanders Women’s Basketball vs. Fairleigh Dickinson Knights
📍 NJIT Wellness and Events Center
6:00 PM | Newark, NJ

Wednesday, November 26

New York Islanders vs. Boston Bruins
📍 UBS Arena
7:00 PM | Elmont, NY

New Jersey Devils vs. St. Louis Blues
📍 Prudential Center
7:00 PM | Newark, NJ

Friday, November 28

UConn Huskies vs. Illinois Fighting Illini
📍 Madison Square Garden
12:30 PM | New York, NY
Home Game!

New York Islanders vs. Philadelphia Flyers
📍 UBS Arena
4:00 PM | Elmont, NY
Home Game!

Saturday, November 29

New York Sirens vs. Vancouver (PWHL)
📍 Prudential Center
12:00 PM | Newark, NJ

Saint Peter's Peacocks vs. Dartmouth Big Green
📍 Yanitelli Recreational Life Center
2:00 PM | Jersey City, NJ

Sunday, November 30

New York Jets vs. Atlanta Falcons (Parking Only)
📍 MetLife Stadium Parking Lots
TBA | East Rutherford, NJ

NJIT Highlanders Women’s Basketball vs. Lafayette Leopards
📍 NJIT Wellness and Events Center
1:00 PM | Newark, NJ

New York Jets vs. Atlanta Falcons
📍 MetLife Stadium
1:00 PM | East Rutherford, NJ

🎸 Live Music

Tuesday, November 25

Party101 with DJ Matt Bennett
📍 Mulcahy’s Pub & Concert Hall
8:00 PM | Wantagh, NY

Luis R Conriquez – Trakas HDSPM Tour
📍 UBS Arena, Belmont Park
8:00 PM | Elmont, NY

Wednesday, November 26

Thanksgiving Eve Greek Night
📍 74 Shore Rd
7:30 PM | Glen Cove, NY

Thanksgiving Eve with Mystic
📍 EGP Land & Sea
8:00 PM | Island Park

Wonderous Stories – Thanksgiving Eve
📍 Sonny’s Canal House
8:00 PM | Baldwin, NY

Friday, November 28

Stereomatic – 80’s New Wave & Classic Alternative
📍 Plattduetsche Park Biergarten
7:00 PM | Franklin Square, NY

The Warped Tour Band + So Long and Goodnight (Tribute to MCR)
📍 Mulcahy’s Pub & Concert Hall
8:00 PM | Wantagh, NY

Saturday, November 29

Pagman & Robin
📍 Michaleen Flynn’s Public House
7:00 PM | Lynbrook, NY

Steel Horse – Live at DOX
📍 10 Broadway
7:00 PM | Island Park, NY

Million Dollar Reunion
📍 1000 Hempstead Ave
7:00 PM | Rockville Centre, NY

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