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š $12M Heart Center Opens in East HillsāAnd Plainviewās Music Legacy Reopens
Sayville Plaza doubles up on fast food, and Hicksvilleās Broadway Commons goes Halloween mode.

Hello Nassau! Letās Talk Whatās New & Whatās Next
Itās Fridayātime to wrap up the week with a look at whatās making news, whatās bringing smiles, and whatās happening this weekend in Nassau County. From local wins to fun finds, hereās your Friday rundown.
Fun Fact Spotlight: A County-Sized Museum šŗļø
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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Todayās Edition:
š„ New $12M Heart Center Opens in East Hills
š Double Fast Food Win for Sayville Plaza!
š Family-Friendly Halloween House Opens in Hicksville
š Halloween Attraction āNightmare in Nassauā
š¶ Business Spotlight: All Music Reopens in Plainview
šļø Upcoming Events and Things To Do!
š„ New $12M Heart Center Opens in East Hills

Catholic Health just made a big move for heart care in Nassau County. Itās 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 hugeāwe'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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š 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.
š 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.
š Halloween Attraction āNightmare 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 12ā4 PM.
š Correction Notice
In yesterdayās newsletter, the price for the WWII flight experience at the American Airpower Museum was misstated. The correct cost is $375, not $15.
āļø 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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š¤ļø WeatherWatch
āļø Friday, October 3
High: 69°F | Low: 54°F
š Clear, sunny skies ā a perfect fall day
āļø Saturday, October 4
High: 71°F | Low: 57°F
š Bright sunshine all day, mild and pleasant
āļø Sunday, October 5
High: 71°F | Low: 57°F
š Sunny and warm, a beautiful wrap to the weekend
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š¶ Business Spotlight: All Music Reopens in Plainview
After 42 years, All Music has stepped into the spotlight ā 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 Brognaās 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 ā itās a local legacy.
š Visit: All Music Inc., Plainview, NY
šø Learn more: allmusicinc.com

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š WHATāS HAPPENING THIS WEEK IN
NASSAU COUNTY
Sunās out, vibes are high, and the week is packed with fun! From live tunes to street fairs and pop-up surprises, hereās whatās turning up the heat across Nassau ā donāt miss it! š
š”Fair Days & Fun Ways
Whatās Happening This Weekend in Nassau County
Saturday, October 4th
Franklin Square Street Fair
š Franklin Square
10:00 AM | Franklin Square
š§ø Kid-Friendly
Grand Baldwin Festival
š Municipal Parking Lot behind Baldwin Public Library
12:00 PM | Baldwin
š§ø Kid-Friendly
Seaford Chamber Oktoberfest
š Seaford LIRR Station
10:00 AM | Seaford
Sunday, October 5th
Bethpage Street Fair
š Bethpage Street Fair
10:00 AM | Bethpage
š§ø Kid-Friendly
Great Neck Farmers Market
Firefighters Park
10:00 AM ā 2:00 PM | Great Neck, NY
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Friday, October 3rd
Spooky Fest
š Center for Science Teaching & Learning
6:00 PM | Rockville Centre
š§ø Kid-Friendly
3rd Annual Gala Fundraiser
š VFW Post 1790
7:00 PM | Valley Stream
Saturday, October 4th
Bold Steps: Little Feet, Big Strides
š Eisenhower Park, Parking Lot 5
10:00 AM | East Meadow
š§ø Kid-Friendly
12th Annual Pumpkinfest
š Tap Room
12:00 PM | Farmingdale
Sunday, October 5th
Sunday Runday ā Merrick
š Norman J. Levy Nature Preserve
7:45 AM | Merrick
Rocking the Road for a Cureās 16th Annual Motorcycle Run for Breast Cancer
š American Legion Post 1066
9:00 AM | Massapequa
š§ø Kid-Friendly
MWCABC 5K Run/Walk
š Mary Jane Davies Green
9:30 AM | Manhasset
š§ø Kid-Friendly
Scroll down and tap āClick here to view all 516 Update eventsā to see all weekend fairs with more information.
š 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 āClick here to view all 516 Update eventsā to see all weekend fairs with more information.
šø Live Music
Friday, October 3rd
$uicideboy$ ā Grey Day Tour 2025 w/ BONES & more
š Northwell at Jones Beach Theater
6:30 PM | Wantagh
SIDEFX ROX Live on the Patio
š The Nutty Irishman
7:00 PM | Farmingdale
Richie Furay
š Landmark on Main Street
8:00 PM | Port Washington
Saturday, October 4th
Long Beach Irish Day 2025 with The AmadƔns, Shilelagh Law & more
šThe Cabana Mexican American Restaurant
1:00 PM | Long Beach
Twenty One Pilots ā The Clancy Tour: Breach 2025
š Northwell at Jones Beach Theater
8:00 PM | Wantagh
Sunday, October 5th
Philip Edward Fisher, Piano
š Adelphi University Performing Arts Center
3:00 PM | Garden City
The B-52s & Devo ā Cosmic De-Evolution Tour
š Northwell at Jones Beach Theater
7:00 PM | Wantagh
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From live music to local sports, fairs to fundraisersāif itās happening in Nassau, we want to share it with our readers!
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