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🌊 $12M Heart Center Opens in East Hills—And Plainview’s Music Legacy Reopens

Sayville Plaza doubles up on fast food, and Hicksville’s Broadway Commons goes Halloween mode.

Hello Nassau! Let’s Talk What’s New & What’s Next
It’s Friday—time to wrap up the week with a look at what’s making news, what’s bringing smiles, and what’s happening this weekend in Nassau County. From local wins to fun finds, here’s your Friday rundown.

Fun Fact Spotlight: A County-Sized Museum šŸ—ŗļø
Did you know Nassau County is like a living museum, with Old Bethpage Village Restoration, preserved grist mills, and historic mansions offering glimpses into the past?

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Today’s Edition: 
šŸ„ New $12M Heart Center Opens in East Hills
šŸ— Double Fast Food Win for Sayville Plaza!
šŸŽƒ Family-Friendly Halloween House Opens in Hicksville
šŸŽƒ Halloween Attraction ā€œNightmare in Nassauā€
šŸŽ¶ Business Spotlight: All Music Reopens in Plainview
šŸ—“ļø Upcoming Events and Things To Do!

šŸ„ New $12M Heart Center Opens in East Hills

Catholic Health just made a big move for heart care in Nassau County. It’s opened a brand new heart center in East Hills that cost $12 million to build. This is great news for locals who need heart care but don't want to travel far.

The new St. Francis Heart Center is huge—we're talking about 28,000 square feet of space. It's not your typical hospital setup. Instead, it's more like a friendly neighborhood clinic where you can get heart care without the hassle of going to a big hospital.

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NEWSBites

šŸ— Double Fast Food Win for Sayville Plaza!

Big news for food lovers in Bohemia! Chick-fil-A and Taco Bell are setting up shop at Sayville Plaza along Sunrise Highway. Both restaurants will get their own new buildings next to the existing Burger King. This is great news for the shopping center, which is now fully leased with stores like Aldi and Floor & Decor.

šŸŽƒ Family-Friendly Halloween House Opens in Hicksville

Halloween House Long Island brings a no-scare experience to Broadway Commons starting September 26, 2025. The attraction features fun rooms like "Halloween House Jeopardy" and "The Monster Mash Rave," perfect for all ages.

šŸŽƒ Halloween Attraction ā€œNightmare in Nassauā€

The haunted experience at Samanea New York in Westbury runs through Nov. 2. Expect 20+ themed rooms, immersive scares, and a family-friendly version weekends from 12–4 PM.

šŸ”Ž Correction Notice

In yesterday’s newsletter, the price for the WWII flight experience at the American Airpower Museum was misstated. The correct cost is $375, not $15.

āœˆļø Take a Historic Flight in a WWII Plane
Want to feel like a WWII paratrooper? The American Airpower Museum in Farmingdale is offering rides in their Douglas C-47 on October 18. For just $375, you can fly in this historic plane and learn about D-Day from Living Historians.

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šŸŒ¤ļø WeatherWatch

ā˜€ļø Friday, October 3
High: 69°F | Low: 54°F
šŸŒž Clear, sunny skies — a perfect fall day

ā˜€ļø Saturday, October 4
High: 71°F | Low: 57°F
šŸŒž Bright sunshine all day, mild and pleasant

ā˜€ļø Sunday, October 5
High: 71°F | Low: 57°F
šŸŒž Sunny and warm, a beautiful wrap to the weekend

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šŸŽ¶ Business Spotlight: All Music Reopens in Plainview

After 42 years, All Music has stepped into the spotlight — literally. Now in a bright, street-level storefront on South Oyster Bay Road, the iconic shop features an in-store stage, expanded space, and a renewed focus on community.

Owner Guy Brogna’s lifelong passion for music shines through concerts, lessons, and rentals for families and schools. From guitar legends to student showcases, All Music is more than a music store — it’s a local legacy.

šŸ“ Visit: All Music Inc., Plainview, NY
šŸŽø Learn more: allmusicinc.com

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šŸŽ‰ WHAT’S HAPPENING THIS WEEK IN
NASSAU COUNTY

Sun’s out, vibes are high, and the week is packed with fun! From live tunes to street fairs and pop-up surprises, here’s what’s turning up the heat across Nassau — don’t miss it! šŸ‘‡

šŸŽ”Fair Days & Fun Ways

What’s Happening This Weekend in Nassau County

Saturday, October 4th

Franklin Square Street Fair 
šŸ“ Franklin Square
10:00 AM | Franklin Square
🧸 Kid-Friendly

Grand Baldwin Festival
šŸ“ Municipal Parking Lot behind Baldwin Public Library
12:00 PM | Baldwin
🧸 Kid-Friendly

Seaford Chamber Oktoberfest
šŸ“ Seaford LIRR Station
10:00 AM | Seaford

Sunday, October 5th

Bethpage Street Fair
šŸ“ Bethpage Street Fair
10:00 AM | Bethpage
🧸 Kid-Friendly

Great Neck Farmers Market
Firefighters Park
10:00 AM – 2:00 PM | Great Neck, NY

Scroll down and tap ā€œClick here to view all 516 Update eventsā€ to see all weekend fairs with more information.

šŸ“£ Civic & Social Happenings

Friday, October 3rd

Spooky Fest
šŸ“ Center for Science Teaching & Learning
6:00 PM | Rockville Centre
🧸 Kid-Friendly

3rd Annual Gala Fundraiser
šŸ“ VFW Post 1790
7:00 PM | Valley Stream

Saturday, October 4th

Bold Steps: Little Feet, Big Strides
šŸ“ Eisenhower Park, Parking Lot 5
10:00 AM | East Meadow
🧸 Kid-Friendly

12th Annual Pumpkinfest
šŸ“ Tap Room
12:00 PM | Farmingdale

Sunday, October 5th

Sunday Runday – Merrick
šŸ“ Norman J. Levy Nature Preserve
7:45 AM | Merrick

Rocking the Road for a Cure’s 16th Annual Motorcycle Run for Breast Cancer
šŸ“ American Legion Post 1066
9:00 AM | Massapequa
🧸 Kid-Friendly

MWCABC 5K Run/Walk
šŸ“ Mary Jane Davies Green
9:30 AM | Manhasset
🧸 Kid-Friendly

Scroll down and tap ā€œClick here to view all 516 Update eventsā€ to see all weekend fairs with more information.

šŸˆ Sports Events 

Friday, October 3rd

Exhibition: Army West Point Black Knights vs. Long Island University Sharks
Tate Rink
5:00 PM | West Point

Saturday, October 4th

Sacred Heart Pioneers vs. Merrimack Warriors
Martire Family Arena
6:00 PM | Fairfield

New York Red Bulls vs. FC Cincinnati
Red Bull Arena
7:30 PM | Harrison

NBA Preseason:
Brooklyn Nets vs. Hapoel Jerusalem B.C.
Barclays Center
8:00 PM | Brooklyn

Sunday, October 5th

Parking: New York Jets vs. Dallas Cowboys
MetLife Stadium Parking Lots
TBA | East Rutherford

New York Jets vs. Dallas Cowboys
MetLife Stadium
1:00 PM | East Rutherford

NJ/NY Gotham FC vs. Seattle Reign FC
Red Bull Arena
4:00 PM | Harrison

Exhibition: Sacred Heart Pioneers vs. Simon Fraser Red Leafs
Martire Family Arena
4:00 PM | Fairfield

Scroll down and tap ā€œClick here to view all 516 Update eventsā€ to see all weekend fairs with more information.

šŸŽø Live Music

Friday, October 3rd

$uicideboy$ – Grey Day Tour 2025 w/ BONES & more
šŸ“ Northwell at Jones Beach Theater
6:30 PM | Wantagh

SIDEFX ROX Live on the Patio 
šŸ“ The Nutty Irishman
7:00 PM | Farmingdale

Richie Furay
šŸ“ Landmark on Main Street
8:00 PM | Port Washington

Saturday, October 4th

Long Beach Irish Day 2025 with The AmadƔns, Shilelagh Law & more
šŸ“The Cabana Mexican American Restaurant
1:00 PM | Long Beach

Twenty One Pilots – The Clancy Tour: Breach 2025 
šŸ“ Northwell at Jones Beach Theater
8:00 PM | Wantagh

Sunday, October 5th

Philip Edward Fisher, Piano 
šŸ“ Adelphi University Performing Arts Center
3:00 PM | Garden City

The B-52s & Devo – Cosmic De-Evolution Tour
 šŸ“ Northwell at Jones Beach Theater
7:00 PM | Wantagh

šŸŽ‰ Got an Event? Let’s Get It Listed!
From live music to local sports, fairs to fundraisers—if it’s happening in Nassau, we want to share it with our readers!
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