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Hello Nassau! Let’s Talk What’s New & What’s Next
Welcome to October! Whether your calendar is already filling up or you’re still making plans, take a few minutes to see what’s happening around Nassau.
— Janine, Mo and Nick
Today’s Edition:
🏬 $26.8 million refinancing for Port Washington’s Soundview Marketplace
🪵 Sacco Woodworking purchases Freeport building for $1.735 million
🌱 Planned lawn-care campaign aims to protect local waterways
🗓️ Upcoming Events and Things To Do!
$26.8 Million Refinancing for Port Washington’s Soundview Marketplace
Soundview Marketplace in Port Washington has secured $26.8 million in refinancing from City National Bank, while construction continues on a new fitness-club location. The Training Station Athletic Club is moving into a 22,100-square-foot former movie-theater space, with a November opening scheduled, according to a September 23 report. Owners PEBB Enterprises and Sagamore Hill Partners also report that the shopping center’s ground-level retail space is fully leased. For residents, the upcoming gym is the most visible change. The $26.8 million figure represents refinancing, not the gym’s construction budget.
Source: Long Island Business News
Read the full story: https://libn.com/2026/09/23/pebb-sagamore-hill-26m-refinancing-soundview-marketplace/
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$1.735 Million Freeport Building Sold to Sacco Woodworking
Sacco Woodworking paid $1.735 million for 27 Hanse Avenue in Freeport, Long Island Business News reported September 24. The property listing describes a 6,160-square-foot industrial building constructed in 1951, with two units and on-site parking. It was marketed with the flexibility for an owner to occupy one unit and rent the other, or combine both spaces. The listing also highlights nearby access to Sunrise Highway and the Meadowbrook Parkway.
Source: Long Island Business News; building details from the property’s listing on Crexi
Read the full story: https://libn.com/2026/09/24/inked-recent-li-commercial-real-estate-deals/
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New Lawn-Care Campaign Aims to Protect Local Waterways
A planned education campaign would help Nassau homeowners care for their lawns while protecting local water quality. The Long Island Regional Planning Council and state Department of Environmental Conservation are seeking a team to develop outreach encouraging reduced fertilizer use. The campaign would serve Nassau and Suffolk counties, with possible videos, public workshops and educational materials at garden centers. Lawn-care companies and retailers are also part of the intended audience. Proposals are due October 30; the resident-facing campaign has not yet launched.
Source: Long Island Business News, reporting on the Long Island Regional Planning Council’s request for proposals
Read the full story: https://libn.com/2026/09/22/long-island-planning-council-dec-campaign-reduce-fertilizer-use/
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Here’s Why Experts Say to Ditch Your Old Cutting Boards
Before you prep another meal, here’s what you need to know:
Plastic boards shed microplastic particles into your food with every cut.
Wooden boards trap moisture and food residue, the perfect breeding ground for hidden bacteria and toxic mold that transfers to your food.
🌤️ WeatherWatch
Thursday, October 1
High: 76°F | Low: 61°F
🌤️ Warmer with a mix of sun and clouds
Friday, October 2
High: 81°F | Low: 65°F
😎 Warm and partly cloudy
Nassau Events Worth Knowing This Week
Here are a few local events to keep on your calendar, including family activities, community gatherings, live music, food events, and weekend plans across the county.
Before you go, check the event page for registration, parking, weather updates, and schedule changes.
Festivals & Fairs
Saturday, October 3
AOH IRISH DAY PARADE AND FESTIVAL
10:00 AM | West End / West Beech Street, Long Beach
Celebrate Irish Day with a parade, vendors, rides, music, food trucks and games in Long Beach.
Saturday, October 3
FIRST ANNUAL OKTOBERFEST AT THE BARN
11:00 AM | Old Bethpage Village Restoration, Old Bethpage
Enjoy German American harvest traditions, food, music and family activities in a historic village setting.
Saturday, October 3
LONG BEACH IRISH DAY AT THE CABANA
1:00 PM | The Cabana, Long Beach
Keep the Irish Day celebration going with food, drinks and entertainment at The Cabana.
Saturday, October 3
MOONLIGHT MARKET: LONG ISLAND
4:00 PM | Long Island Sports Hub, Syosset
Explore 150+ vendors, food trucks, bands and late-night entertainment at this 18+ market experience.
Sports
Saturday, October 3
VOLLEYWEEN FINALE GRASS VOLLEYBALL TOURNAMENT
9:00 AM | Nickerson Beach Park, Long Beach
Hit the sand and grass for the season-ending VolleyWeen volleyball tournament at Nickerson Beach.
Saturday, October 3
LOU NEGLIA KICKBOXING
Time coming soon | The Space at Westbury, Westbury
Watch local kickboxers and MMA fighters compete in a live combat-sports event at The Space.
Saturday, October 3
NEW JERSEY DEVILS AT NEW YORK ISLANDERS
7:30 PM | UBS Arena, Elmont
See the Islanders host the Devils at UBS Arena in an early-season Metropolitan Division matchup.
Music & Shows
Saturday, October 3
FOR THE LOVE OF FREESTYLE
7:30 PM | Flagstar at Westbury Music Fair, Westbury
Spend Saturday night with a lineup celebrating classic freestyle music at the Westbury Music Fair.
Saturday, October 3
JON CLEARY & THE ABSOLUTE MONSTER GENTLEMEN
8:00 PM | Landmark on Main Street, Port Washington
Experience Grammy winner Jon Cleary's New Orleans blend of funk, R&B and jazz live on Main Street.
Comedy
Saturday, October 3
CARLOS MENCIA
7:00 PM | Governor's Comedy Club, Levittown
Catch the second Nassau County performance of Carlos Mencia's special-event weekend.
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