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It’s Friday—time to wrap up the week with a look at what’s making news, what’s bringing smiles, and what’s happening this weekend in Nassau County. From local wins to fun finds, here’s your Friday rundown.
Fun Fact Spotlight: Villages with Deep Roots 🌳
Did you know that several Nassau County villages—like Westbury, Lattingtown, and Malverne—can trace their early development to a few founding families? These settlers shaped local traditions, named landmarks, and laid the groundwork for the communities we know today. Their legacies still echo through village names, historic homes, and neighborhood pride.
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👮 Nassau's $4.2B Budget Plan: More Police, No Tax Increases
🌟 Girl Scouts Registration Open!
🍛 New Indian Restaurant Spices Up Bethpage
🚗 Massive Car Show Rolls into TOBAY Beach
🎉 Eze Fit Farmingdale is celebrating big
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👮 Nassau's $4.2B Budget Plan: More Police, No Tax Increases
Photo by: Dennis A. Clark
Nassau County's new budget plan is making waves with some good news for locals. County Executive Bruce Blakeman just shared his $4.2 billion plan for 2026, and there's a lot to like about it. The big win? Property taxes aren't going up - that's four years in a row now with no increases. Plus, the county's getting serious about safety, planning to bring on more than 50 new police officers and 15 other county workers.
They're not stopping there. The plan includes two police academy classes with 100 students each, plus spots for new correction officers. It seems to be working too - major crimes dropped by 13% in 2025, making Nassau one of the safest spots in America. Here's something for families: $185 million is going to help kids who need extra support before kindergarten. This means more early intervention and preschool services for local families.
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🌟 Girl Scouts Registration Open!
Girl Scouts of Nassau County is hosting sign-up events this fall for girls aged 5-17. Kids can join local troops for fun outdoor activities, STEAM programs, and community projects
🍛 New Indian Restaurant Spices Up Bethpage
Banjara just opened at 390 N Wantagh Ave, bringing tasty Indian dishes to Nassau County. The 50-seat restaurant serves fresh biryani, curry, and tandoori specialties. They're also planning cooking classes and special events for the community.
🚗 Massive Car Show Rolls into TOBAY Beach
Long Island's biggest car show is coming to TOBAY Beach on October 5th. The free event runs from 11 AM to 4 PM, showing off hundreds of cars, trucks, and military vehicles. Catch live music by Vinyl Revival and stick around for trophy presentations.
7 Top Seafood Restaurants Nassau County Guide for 2025
Discover the best seafood restaurants Nassau County has to offer. Our 2025 guide covers top-rated spots, from casual clam bars to upscale waterfront dining.
🌤️ WeatherWatch
🌦️ September 26
High: 83°F | Low: 68°F
💧 51% chance — mostly cloudy with showers moving in late
⛈️ September 27
High: 80°F | Low: 66°F
💧 56% chance — overcast skies with isolated thunderstorms possible later in the day
🌧️ September 28
High: 81°F | Low: 67°F
💧 57% chance — passing showers early, then clouds start to clear for a brighter finish
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🎉 WHAT’S HAPPENING THIS WEEK IN
NASSAU COUNTY
Sun’s out, vibes are high, and the week is packed with fun! 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, September 27th
Islip Farmers Market
Islip Town Hall
7:00 AM – 12:00 PM | Islip, NY
Community Connections
Farmers Market
9:00 AM – 1:00 PM | Westbury, NY
Sunday, September 28th
Great Neck Farmers Market
Firefighters Park
10:00 AM – 2:00 PM | Great Neck, NY
Farmers Market
Farmingdale Village Green
10:00 AM – 2:00 PM | Farmingdale, NY
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Friday, September 26th
Halloween House Long Island
Broadway Commons
⏰ 5:00 PM | Hicksville
Friday, September 26 – Sunday, November 2
Disenchanted!
Hardscrabble Theater
⏰ Sept 26 & 27 at 8:00 PM,
Sept 28 at 3:00 PM | Farmingdale
Saturday, September 27th
2025 Long Island Parkinson's Optimism Walk
Marjorie Post Park
⏰ 9:00 AM Check-in | Walk begins at 10:00 AM | East Massapequa
The Eugene “Geno” Goodrich Foundation Fighting Melanoma 5K Run/Walk
Farmingdale High School
⏰ 9:00 AM | Farmingdale
Sunday, September 28th
MusCare Picnic 2025
Valley Stream State Park
⏰ 10:00 AM | Valley Stream
Ferrari/European Exotics Great Marques Concours
Morgan Memorial Park
⏰ 10:00 AM | Glen Cove
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🏈 Sports Events
Friday, September 26th
New York Yankees vs. Baltimore Orioles
Yankee Stadium
⏰ 7:05 PM | Bronx, NY
Saturday, September 27th
Pistol and Rifle Marksmanship Course
Nassau County Rifle and Pistol Range, Charles Lindbergh Blvd
⏰ 9:00 AM – 3:00 PM | Uniondale
Sunday, September 28th
Brooklyn FC vs. Fort Lauderdale United FC
Maimonides Park
⏰ 12:00 PM | Brooklyn, NY
New York Yankees vs. Baltimore Orioles
Yankee Stadium
⏰ 1:35 PM | Bronx, NY
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🎸 Live Music
Friday, September 26th
Gone Stereo, Kids on Fire (WA), All New Episode
Mr. Beery’s
⏰ 8:00 PM | Bethpage
Saturday, September 27th
Badfish – Tribute to Sublime (Surf Party Summer)
Mulcahy’s Pub & Concert Hall
⏰ 7:00 PM | Wantagh
Sunday, September 28th
A Witch's Brew at ToH Car Show Fall Finale
Point Lookout Lido Beach LI
⏰ 10:00 AM - 2:00PM | Lido Beach
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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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