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🌊$5.7M Cancer Trials Center Opens in Lake Success, St. Francis Earns National Teaching Award
Northwell expands access to experimental cancer care; Manhasset’s St. Francis Hospital honored for safety and teaching excellence.
516 Update
January 08, 2026
Hello Nassau! Let’s Talk What’s New & What’s Next
As the weekend starts to come into focus, new updates continue to roll in across Nassau County. Today’s issue highlights what’s unfolding locally and what you may want to plan around, whether you’re looking ahead a few days or just staying informed.
Fun Fact Spotlight:
Winter fog and storms made navigation dangerous along the South Shore, so lighthouses like Fire Island Light and Execution Rocks Light were essential for guiding ships through icy, stormy waters.
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Today’s Edition:
🏥 $5.7M Cancer Clinical Trials Center Opens at Lake Success Hospital
🏆 St. Francis Hospital Wins Teaching Award Again
🗓️ Upcoming Events and Things To Do!
🏥 $5.7M Cancer Clinical Trials Center Opens at Lake Success Hospital
Photo by Northwell Health
Northwell Health and START have launched a $5.7 million cancer clinical trials center at the R.J. Zuckerberg Cancer Center. The 10,000-square-foot facility includes 14 infusion bays, six exam rooms, and a specialized pharmacy. It's the first START location in New York, giving local patients access to experimental treatments close to home.
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516 Update Community Guide
Best Wineries on Long Island: North Fork & Beyond
Explore the top 7 online resources for Long Island wineries—plan visits, buy local bottles, and discover events across Nassau County’s North Fork & Hamptons.
🏆 St. Francis Hospital Wins Teaching Award Again
St. Francis Hospital & Heart Center in Manhasset earned its fourth straight Top Teaching Hospital award from The Leapfrog Group. The hospital has also scored 16 consecutive "A" grades for patient safety—more than any other New York State hospital. Only 42 hospitals nationwide received this teaching designation.
🌤️ WeatherWatch
⛅ Thursday, January 8
High: 47°F | Low: 36°F
💧 0% chance — scattered clouds, mild and calm
🌦️ Friday, January 9
High: 47°F | Low: 35°F
💧 38% chance — sprinkles late with overcast skies
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☕ Local Gem: Qahwah House, Westbury
If you’ve never tried Yemeni coffee, this is your moment. Tucked on Old Country Road in Westbury, Qahwah House brings generations of tradition—from their family farms in Yemen straight to your cup. It’s not just coffee—it’s spice, story, and soul. They’re open daily from 7am to 11pm, and yes, the Adeni Chai is as comforting as it sounds.
📍 541 Old Country Road, Westbury
📱 (516) 214–6143 | qahwahhouse.com
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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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