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🌊$459K for Long Island History Online and a New Gluten-Free Bakery in Massapequa
Hofstra’s grant will digitize centuries of Nassau and Suffolk records, while Massapequa adds a dedicated stop for celiac-friendly cookies and treats.
516 Update
February 27, 2026
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Hello Nassau! Let’s Talk What’s New & What’s Next
It’s Friday, and we’re wrapping up the week with the latest updates from across the county. From news that closed out the workweek to events and developments heading into the weekend, here’s what Nassau County residents should know.
Fun Fact Spotlight:
House at 474 Ocean Avenue in Lynbrook entered the National Register of Historic Places on November 7, 2008.
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📚 Hofstra Brings Long Island's Past to Your Screen
🍪 Massapequa Gets a Safe Haven for Gluten-Free Goodies
🗓️ Upcoming Events and Things To Do!
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📚 Hofstra Brings Long Island's Past to Your Screen
Hofstra's Long Island Studies Institute just landed a $459,000 federal grant to digitize thousands of historical documents from Nassau and Suffolk counties. Think old photographs, letters, and diaries from the 1700s onward. The first batch will feature World War I-era Camp Mills images, with more rolling out over three years.
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🍪 Massapequa Gets a Safe Haven for Gluten-Free Goodies
Jenna Vanacore opened The Gluten Free Treat Shop in Massapequa, a fully gluten-free bakery that's a game-changer for anyone with celiac disease. They're serving up giant sprinkle cookies and black-and-white cookies now, with plans to add breads and bagels soon. Finally, a place where gluten-intolerant folks can shop without worry.
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🌤️ WeatherWatch
🌤️ Friday, February 27
High: 37°F | Low: 28°F
💧 24% chance — partly cloudy, mostly dry
☀️ Saturday, February 28
High: 43°F | Low: 28°F
💧 12% chance — fair to mostly sunny, milder but crisp
🌤️ Sunday, March 1
High: 45°F | Low: 26°F
💧 12% chance — partly cloudy, dry with a mild afternoon
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New Sweet Stop: Humty Dumty Desserts + Milk Tea
Humty Dumty Desserts (Hicksville) is a new dessert-and-boba stop on Woodbury Rd with a bright, playful vibe and a menu built for groups that can’t agree on one thing. It’s the kind of place you hit after dinner when you want a quick sweet fix without turning it into a whole night.
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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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