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Tuesday brings another round of local news and updates from around Nassau County. Some of it is routine, some of it signals bigger shifts, but all of it helps paint a clearer picture of what’s happening now and what’s coming in the days ahead.
Fun Fact Spotlight:
Garden City began when Alexander T. Stewart bought 10,000 acres of Hempstead Plains in 1869 and started building one of America’s earliest planned villages.
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Today’s Edition:
🏢 $130M Mineola Condo Project Gets Green Light
🍦 Carvel's Flying Saucers Returned at 75 Cents
🗣️ 516 Update Community Guide
🗓️ Upcoming Events and Things To Do!
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Major News
🏢 $130M Mineola Condo Project Gets Green Light
The Nassau County IDA approved tax breaks for The Bridge, a major $130 million development with 101 condos near Mineola's LIRR station. The project aims to add fresh housing choices to the area, though the full timeline and local effects are still coming into focus.
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516 Update Community Guide
Finding the airport closest to Long Island New York? We rank the top hubs like ISP, JFK, and LGA for Nassau County residents with travel times & tips.
Newsbite
🍦 Carvel's Flying Saucers Returned at 75 Cents
Carvel marked 75 years of its famous Flying Saucer with a throwback price of just 75 cents on March 20. Participating shops, including the Massapequa location, hosted this one-day deal on the classic ice cream sandwich.
🌤️ WeatherWatch
🌦️ Tuesday, March 31
High: 65°F | Low: 50°F
💧 58% chance — rain showers early, then some sunshine later
🌧️ Wednesday, April 1
High: 69°F | Low: 50°F
💧 72% chance — partly cloudy in the morning, then rain later with thunder possible
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Northwell Health Ice Center
In East Meadow, Northwell Health Ice Center is an ice skating and hockey that can be surprisingly absorbing once you give it a real hour. Islanders practice facility plus public skating: it's a very ‘Nassau' way to do winter right. Peak winter activity. Indoor rinks are a reliable cold-weather plan. A simple way to do it: go for public skate, lessons, or just to watch hockey energy up close. The vibe is Cold air, rink lights, sporty and fun. Check the public skate schedule before you go. Weekdays are less crowded. Bring gloves even if you’re not skating. Great ‘winter date’ option.
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🎉 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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