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🌊 $7.5M Apartment Project Planned for Hicksville & New Asian Food Truck Rolls In

Developer secures funding for 20 new units to ease Nassau’s housing crunch; Momo Express now serving affordable dumplings and rice bowls daily.

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šŸ¢ Hicksville Developer Lands $7.53M for New Apartments
šŸ„– Bakeries offering holiday cookies, pies, and hot chocolate across Nassau County
🄟 New Asian Food Truck Parks in Hicksville
šŸŒ¤ļø WeatherWatch
šŸ—“ļø Upcoming Events and Things To Do!

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šŸ¢ Hicksville Developer Lands $7.53M for New Apartments

A local developer just locked in $7.53 million to build a 20-unit apartment building in Hicksville. The project targets Nassau County's housing crunch, bringing more affordable options to the area. It'll also create construction jobs and help grow the local community.

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516 Update Community Guide

Explore bakeries offering holiday cookies, pies, and hot chocolate across Nassau County for festive treats, cozy atmospheres, and seasonal specials.
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🄟 New Asian Food Truck Parks in Hicksville

Momo Express is now serving dumplings, rice bowls, and Asian dishes around Hicksville. The truck runs daily from 11 AM to 9 PM with meals priced between $8 and $17. It's a great new spot for neighbors to grab affordable, tasty food and connect over lunch or dinner.

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šŸŒ¤ļø WeatherWatch

šŸŒ¦ļø Tuesday, December 23
High: 41°F | Low: 29°F
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High: 48°F | Low: 39°F
šŸ’§ 6% chance — clouds early, breaks of sun late

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Bayville Winter Wonderland Offers Family-Friendly Holiday Attractions on Long Island

Bayville Winter Wonderland brings a seasonal lineup of activities to Long Island, featuring light displays, themed fun houses, and winter-themed attractions for all ages. General admission includes access to skating, train rides, arts and crafts, holiday movies, and meet-and-greet experiences with costumed characters.

Located near New York City, the park also offers an optional ā€œMagical Santa Experience,ā€ which includes a Santa visit, photo, and personalized letter. Ticket prices vary by age, with children under 12 months admitted free.

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