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🌊$12M Library Upgrade, Cleanup Day in Oyster Bay

Glen Head’s much bigger library is ready to serve the community, while Oyster Bay gears up for a harbor cleanup and marine education day.

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516 Update
April 17, 2026

Hello Nassau! Let’s Talk What’s New & What’s Next
It’s Friday, and we’re wrapping up the week with the latest updates from across the county. From news that closed out the workweek to events and developments heading into the weekend, here’s what Nassau County residents should know.

Fun Fact Spotlight:
Kings Point is home to the U.S. Merchant Marine Academy, one of the nation’s five federal service academies.

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Today’s Edition: 
đź“š Glen Head Library Doubles in Size
đź‘Ą 516 Update Community Guide
🌊 Oyster Bay Harbor Gets a Cleanup Day
🗓️ Upcoming Events and Things To Do!

đź“š Glen Head Library Doubles in Size

The new Gold Coast Public Library in Glen Head is nearly twice as big as the old one. The $12 million facility includes a large community room and flexible spaces for events and quiet reading. Locals now have a much better spot for books and gatherings.

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516 Update Community Guide

Discover the best things to do on Long Island NY.
Our 2026 guide covers Nassau County parks, museums, dining, and family fun. Plan your next adventure!

🌊 Oyster Bay Harbor Gets a Cleanup Day

Photo by by Town of Oyster Bay

Theodore Roosevelt Park is hosting a Harbor Cleanup & Marine Education Day. It's a chance for families to help clean local waterways while learning about marine life and ecosystems. Expect hands-on activities, wildlife education, and plenty of outdoor fun as the community comes together to protect the harbor.

🌤️ WeatherWatch

Friday, April 17
High: 73°F | Low: 57°F
💧 6% chance — partly cloudy with comfortable spring weather

Saturday, April 18
High: 66°F | Low: 53°F
💧 13% chance — a bit cooler with mixed clouds and sun

Sunday, April 19
High: 64°F | Low: 48°F
💧 45% chance — scattered showers could move through

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A More Personal Jewelry Find in Hicksville

Kirni Designs marked the grand opening of its Hicksville storefront on March 15 at 64 Jerusalem Ave. The shop focuses on South Asian bridal and occasion jewelry, but the real draw is its intimate, personal feel, the kind of place people remember for handcrafted detail, not scale.

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From Caroline B. to Adam R.
Adam, happy birthday. You make work feel a little less heavy. Enjoy the day and get yourself a good dinner tonight.

From Vanessa H. to Benjamin C.
Benjamin, have a great birthday. You bring the kind of calm that settles a room.

🎉 WHAT’S HAPPENING THIS WEEK IN
NASSAU COUNTY

🌦 Rain or shine, Nassau is full of things to do!
From local fairs to live music and community events, there’s always something happening across the county. Grab your calendar — and maybe an umbrella — and see what’s coming up this week 👇

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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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