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🏘️ New Housing Projects Coming to Long Island

Long Island is getting ready for some big changes in housing. New York State just put $26.3 million into five different housing projects, which will create 748 new homes. More than 340 of these will be affordable places to live for working families. The biggest winner is the Carriage House project in Patchogue, getting $8 million to build 262 new homes. Another cool project is The Grand at Baldwin - they're getting $6 million to build 215 homes right next to the train station, making it easy for people to get to work.

These new homes aren't just about putting roofs over heads. They're about making it possible for more families to stay on Long Island, where housing prices keep going up. Plus, building these homes will create jobs and help local businesses.

Do red cars cost more to insure?

You may have heard the myth that red cars cost more to insure, often with varying reasons why. The truth is, the color of your car has nothing to do with your premium. Insurance companies are more interested in your vehicle’s make, model, age, safety features, and your driving history. What’s not a myth, though — is that people really can save a ton of money by switching insurers. Check out Money’s car insurance tool to see if you could, too.

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NEWSBites

🥪 New Jimmy John's Brings Fresh Subs to Miller Place

A new Jimmy John's sandwich shop is opening in Miller Place's Aliano Shopping Center on Route 25A. It'll be Suffolk County's second location and Long Island's fourth. The shop's sign is up, and work is going on inside.

💚 NY Puts $16M into Clean Energy Jobs

Governor Hochul is investing $16M to train New Yorkers for clean energy jobs. The money will help people learn skills for work in renewable energy and energy saving projects. The program aims to create more green jobs while fighting climate change.

🚒 Local Fire Department Gets Major Training Boost

South Floral Park Fire Department received $427,000 to build a new training facility. The center will have modern equipment and classrooms to help firefighters learn new skills. Construction starts in early 2026, making emergency responses faster and better for the whole area.

A Guide to Nassau County Zoning Laws for Homeowners

Confused by Nassau County zoning laws? Our guide simplifies permits, variances, and building codes to help you navigate your next home project with confidence.

🌤️ WeatherWatch

☁️ Thursday, October 16
High: 70°F | Low: 55°F
💧 57% chance — early sprinkles, then cloudy

🌥️ Friday, October 17
High: 71°F | Low: 56°F
🌤️ 6% chance — morning clouds, clearing later

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🎉 WHAT’S HAPPENING THIS WEEK IN
NASSAU COUNTY

The week is packed with fun and the vibes are high! From live tunes to street fairs and pop-up surprises, here’s what’s turning up the heat across Nassau — don’t miss it! 👇

🎡Fair Days & Fun Ways

What’s Happening This Weekend in Nassau County

 Saturday, October 18th

2025 Rolling River Fall Festival
📍 Rolling River Day Camp
12:00 PM | East Rockaway, NY

🧸 Kid-Friendly  
Halloween on Plandome: Trick or Treat 
📍 Plandome Road (Kick-off at Mary Jane Davies Green)
1:00 PM | Manhasset, NY

Sunday, October 19th

38th Annual Fall Festival 
📍 Hicksville
11:00 AM | Hicksville, NY

Eyes of Learning 38th Annual Fall Festival Fundraiser
📍 Levittown Hall
11:00 AM | Hicksville, NY

📣 Civic & Social Happenings

Thursday, October 16th

AI LI: Meet the Innovators
📍 Forchelli Deegan Terrana LLP
5:00 PM – 8:00 PM | Uniondale, NY

Connect with the brightest minds in AI at this Generative AI Network event. Explore real-world business applications of AI, celebrate groundbreaking women innovators, and network with Long Island’s top tech and business leaders.

Fall Wood Pumpkin Paint Night & Dinner
📍 Bellmore Veteran's Association
6:30 PM | Bellmore, NY

Friday, October 17th

🧸 Kid-Friendly
Frights & Bites Outdoor Movie Night
📍 Merrick Library Parking Lot
6:30 PM | Merrick

Esse Non Videri Gala Awards Dinner
📍 The Garden City Hotel
7:00 PM | Garden City, NY

Saturday, October 18th

Sip & Paint for a Cure – Support the Fight Against Breast Cancer
📍 Painting with a Twist
3:00 PM | Baldwin, NY

🧸 Kid-Friendly
Trunk or Treat
📍 Arthur F. White Funeral Home
3:00 PM | Bethpage, NY

Sunday, October 19th

🧸Kid-Friendly
Family Fun Day!
📍 Hyatt Place Garden City
12:00 PM | Garden City, NY

OcTubaFest
📍 Hofstra University – Helene Fortunoff Theater
3:00 PM | Hempstead

🏈 Sports Events 

Thursday, October 16th

🗽 Home Game!
PPL: Pro League City’s Cup Finals
📍 Hammerstein Ballroom
4:00 PM | New York, NY

🗽 Home Game!
New York Islanders vs. Edmonton Oilers
📍 UBS Arena
7:00 PM | Elmont, NY

Friday, October 17th

PPL: Pro Padel League City’s Cup Finals
📍 Hammerstein Ballroom
4:00 PM | New York, NY

🗽 Home Game!
NBA Preseason: New York Knicks vs. Charlotte Hornets
📍 Madison Square Garden
7:30 PM | New York, NY

Saturday, October 18th

🗽 Home Game!
Columbia Lions vs. Pennsylvania Quakers
📍 Kraft Field at Wien Stadium
1:30 PM | New York, NY

Sunday, October 19th

🗽 Home Game!
American League Championship Series: New York Yankees vs. TBD – Home Game 3 (If Necessary)
📍 Yankee Stadium
TBA | Bronx, NY

🗽 Home Game!
PPL: Pro Padel League City’s Cup Finals
📍 Hammerstein Ballroom
12:00 PM | New York, NY

🎸 Live Music

Friday, October 17th

WildSide – Mötley Crüe Tribute Live
 📍 Stage 317
9:00 PM | Farmingdale, NY

Diva and The Bar Band Heroes Live at The Coop 
📍 The Coop Farmingdale
9:00 PM | Farmingdale, NY

Saturday, October 18th

Ana Gabriel “Claro de Luna” Tour 
📍 UBS Arena
8:00 PM | Elmont, NY

Poetica Musica Presents: Preludes 
📍 Old Westbury Gardens
8:00 PM | Old Westbury

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