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A flood-prone North Shore route has $14.6 million in capital funding secured for an overhaul. We look at the Shore Road project serving Glen Cove, Sea Cliff and Glenwood Landing, then share three festival options for the weekend.
Janine, Mo and Nick
Today’s Edition:
🚧 $14.6M secured for the North Shore’s Shore Road project
🦪 Oyster Fest returns to Oyster Bay tomorrow
🍂 Mineola’s two-day fall celebration
🎟️ Free admission and parking at Rock Hall’s country fair
🗓️ Upcoming Events and Things To Do!
$14.6M Secured for North Shore’s Shore Road Overhaul
A $14.6 million capital-funding commitment is backing an overhaul of Shore Road through Glen Cove, Sea Cliff and Glenwood Landing. Nassau’s April project update identifies a 3.3-mile corridor with recurring flooding and gaps in sidewalks.
The county said the project was expected to go out to bid this fall. Those details make this a useful infrastructure story for residents who rely on the route: the funding is aimed at a road where drainage and pedestrian access have been longstanding concerns.
This is the Shore Road along the Glen Cove–Sea Cliff–Glenwood Landing corridor. The cited update confirms secured capital funding and a planned bidding window, rather than a completed rebuild or a confirmed October construction start.
Source: Nassau County, April 24, 2026
Explore the Shore Road project plans →
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Oyster Fest Opens Tomorrow
Oyster Fest runs October 17–18, from 11 a.m.–6 p.m., around Theodore Roosevelt Memorial Park and Beach and Audrey Avenue in Oyster Bay. Look for food, oyster contests, crafts, rides and entertainment. Check current access and parking details, and budget separately for food and paid activities.
Source: NY Carnivals
Plan your Oyster Fest weekend →
Mineola’s Fall Festival Fills Memorial Park This Weekend
Mineola Memorial Park hosts a two-day fall festival on October 17–18, with the event running noon to 6 p.m. each day at 195 Marcellus Road. The lineup includes a vendor market, food, music, children’s activities and a pumpkin patch.
The organizer lists October 24–25 as the rain dates, so check for a weather decision before heading out. One detail to watch on the website: its registration prices are for vendors booking space, not visitor admission. Use the public event details to plan your visit rather than purchasing a vendor registration.
Source: Mineola Event Series / LiPopUp
Check Mineola festival details and rain dates →
Free Admission and Parking at Rock Hall’s Country Fair
Rock Hall Museum’s 40th annual country fair returns to Lawrence on October 17–18, from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. both days. Admission and parking are free at 199 Broadway, where the outdoor event combines a harvest market, craft vendors, antique cars and colonial-history demonstrations.
Families can also look for farm animals, pony rides, children’s crafts, pumpkins and scarecrow-making. Free entry does not mean every purchase or activity is included, so check individual charges on arrival. Fair proceeds benefit the Friends of Rock Hall, supporting a local cultural destination while neighbors enjoy the season.
Source: Friends of Rock Hall
Plan your Rock Hall Country Fair visit →
🌤️ WeatherWatch
Friday, October 16
High: 67°F | Overnight low: 45°F
🌧️ Rain followed by afternoon showers. SSW winds 10–20 mph; rain chance 90%.
Saturday, October 17
High: 52°F | Overnight low: 39°F
💨 Partly cloudy and gusty. Northwest winds 20–30 mph.
Sunday, October 18
High: 56°F | Overnight low: 45°F
☀️ Mostly sunny. WNW winds 10–15 mph.
Forecast checked October 13. Conditions may change.
Source: News 12 Long Island — https://longisland.news12.com/weather
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Nassau Events Worth Knowing This Weekend
⭐ Featured Event: Hempstead Homecoming
Official event flyer — Hempstead Union Free School District.
Saturday, October 17
Parade: 10 a.m. | Showcase: noon | Homecoming game: 2 p.m.
Hempstead
Make a day of Tiger pride with a community parade, performances and football. Wear blue and white, bring family or friends, and check the district’s event page for locations and ticket information.
Source: Hempstead Union Free School District
Plan your Homecoming day →
🎣 Fall Fishing Festival at Hempstead Lake
Saturday, October 17 | 10 a.m.–3 p.m.
Hempstead Lake State Park, West Hempstead
Try freshwater fishing with loaner rods, bait and instruction, plus children’s activities. Check access and parking details before heading out.
Source: LongIsland.com event listing
Get fishing festival details →
🐾 Pet Adoption Fair & Rabies Clinic
Sunday, October 18 | 10 a.m.–4 p.m.
Town of Hempstead Animal Shelter, 3320 Beltagh Avenue
Meet adoptable pets during the town’s annual fair, with adoption fees waived. Town residents can also bring pets for rabies vaccinations; dogs need a valid license, and licensing fees may apply.
Source: Town of Hempstead
Check clinic requirements and fair details →
🎵 More Live Music
Stella Blue’s Band
Friday, October 16 | 8 p.m.
Landmark on Main Street, Port Washington
A Grateful Dead tribute performance.
Daniel Donato’s Cosmic Country
Sunday, October 18 | 7 p.m.
Landmark on Main Street, Port Washington
All times are Eastern. Confirm availability, admission terms and weather-related changes with the organizers before leaving home.
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