🌊 $58M Roadwork Plan, Bethpage Hockey Clinic + World Cup Impact

Hello Nassau! Let’s Talk What’s New & What’s Next
Today’s mix has something for commuters, families and soccer fans, from roadwork worth watching to a first chance on the ice and a World Cup number that’s hard to ignore. Let’s get into it.

— Janine, Mo and Nick

Today’s Edition: 
🌊 $58M Roadwork Plan Targets Long Island
🌊 Islanders Hockey Clinic Comes to Bethpage
🌊 World Cup Delivers $2.1B Regional Boost
🗓️ Upcoming Events and Things To Do!

• Fun Fact Spotlight
The 2026 World Cup was the biggest in tournament history.

It was the first men’s World Cup to feature 48 teams and the first jointly hosted by three countries. The expanded tournament included 104 matches across Canada, Mexico and the United States.

$58M Roadwork Plan Targets Long Island

New York is directing $58 million toward Long Island roads and transportation infrastructure, with several heavily traveled Nassau County locations included. The work stretches beyond routine repaving, bringing changes to intersections, pedestrian access and other key infrastructure, with construction schedules that could affect drivers well into next year.

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Islanders Hockey Clinic Comes to Bethpage

Children who have never played organized hockey can get onto the ice through an eight-session Islanders program beginning August 5. The Bethpage clinic includes equipment for eligible first-time players, instruction built for beginners and a few surprises tied to the team, but registration space is limited.

World Cup Delivers $2.1B Regional Boost

The World Cup’s New York-area matches appear to have delivered an enormous economic lift, and Long Island hotels and watch parties were part of the surge. The early estimate has already climbed into the billions, but officials say the final accounting could tell an even larger story.

🌤️ WeatherWatch

Tuesday, July 28
High: 76°F | Low: 70°F
🌧️ Heavy rain likely, with 2 to 3 inches possible

Wednesday, July 29
High: 76°F | Low: 67°F
⛈️ Rain and thunderstorms through the day

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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.

FAIR DAYS & FUN WAYS

Tuesday, July 28
Step-by-Step Kids Great Blue Heron Painting Workshop
Step-by-Step Art Studio
1:30 PM | Rockville Centre

Tuesday, July 28
Glowing Shark Mason Jar Craft Night
Necromantic Brew Co.
7:30 PM | Farmingdale

Wednesday, July 29
Step-by-Step Kids Galaxy Paint Pouring Workshop
Step-by-Step Art Studio
10:00 AM | Rockville Centre

Thursday, July 30
Take Me Out to the Ballgame Foundation Presents Christmas in July
Mulcahy’s
7:30 PM | Farmingdale

Friday, July 31
SOUND Journey: Meditation and Reiki
Sukha Studio
7:30 PM | Garden City

CIVIC & SOCIAL EVENTS

Wednesday, July 29
Tap Room Goes Purple to End Alzheimer’s
Tap Room
6:00 PM | Farmingdale

Wednesday, July 29
Joe Machi
Allegria Hotel
7:30 PM | Long Beach

Thursday, July 30
Mental Health with Dr. Laura Silver McGuire
BEAUTYFLUFF Medical and Wellness
6:00 PM | Port Washington

Friday, July 31
Mansion Residency Dinner Show: Magic of the Mind
The Mansion at Glen Cove
6:30 PM | Glen Cove

Saturday, August 1
Swim Across America: Nassau/Suffolk Open Water Swim
Pryibil Beach
5:30 AM | Glen Cove

LIVE MUSIC

Wednesday, July 29
Country Music Night at The Patio Bar
The Patio Bar at The Garden City Hotel
6:00 PM | Garden City

Thursday, July 30
Massapequa Festa Del Giglio 2026 Opening Night
Massapequa LIRR Station
7:00 PM | Massapequa

Friday, July 31
Too Fat Guys Debut at Runyon’s
Runyon’s of Seaford
Time and city are obscured in the image.

Saturday, August 1
Dayshift
Mulcahy’s
5:00 PM | Wantagh

SPORTS EVENTS

Tuesday, July 28th
Hudson Valley Renegades vs Jersey Shore BlueClaws
Minor League Baseball, South Atlantic League
6:35 PM | Heritage Financial Park, Fishkill, NY
Home Game
Radio: Renegades Radio Network, WBPM 96.5 FM/WBNR 1260 AM, WHGQ 92.5 FM/920 AM, WLNA 1420 AM
Stream: Bally Sports Live MiLB Zone | MiLB.TV / MLB+

Wednesday, July 29th
Brooklyn Cyclones vs Winston-Salem Dash
Minor League Baseball, South Atlantic League
12:00 PM | Maimonides Park, Brooklyn, NY
Home Game
Stream: Bally Sports Live MiLB Zone | MiLB.TV / MLB+

Wednesday, July 29th
Hudson Valley Renegades vs Jersey Shore BlueClaws
Minor League Baseball, South Atlantic League
12:05 PM | Heritage Financial Park, Fishkill, NY
Home Game
Radio: Renegades Radio Network, WBPM 96.5 FM/WBNR 1260 AM, WHGQ 92.5 FM/920 AM, WLNA 1420 AM
Stream: Bally Sports Live MiLB Zone | MiLB.TV / MLB+

Thursday, July 30th
New York Yankees vs Chicago White Sox
MLB Regular Season
2:10 PM | Rate Field, Chicago, IL
Away Game
TV: Yankees, YES | White Sox, Chicago Sports Network
Radio: Yankees, WFAN 660/101.9 FM and WADO 1280 AM
Stream: Yankees/YES, Gotham Sports App

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