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🌊 $83.5M Mineola Condo Project, 24/7 Vet Opens in Roslyn Heights

Mineola lands $83.5M for major condo project while Roslyn Heights opens a 24/7 emergency vet hospital. Plus local events and happenings.

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516 Update
July 30, 2026

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Big plans are moving forward in Mineola, and North Shore pet owners have a new reason to breathe a little easier. We also found the surprisingly cheerful story behind Mineola’s name.

— Janine, Mo and Nick

Today’s Edition: 
🌊 $83.5M Loan Fuels Mineola Condo Project
🌊 24/7 Vet Hospital Opens in Roslyn Heights
🗓️ Upcoming Events and Things To Do!

• Fun Fact Spotlight
Mineola’s name has a surprisingly cheerful meaning.

According to the Village of Mineola’s history, the community was named after an Algonquin chief called Miniolagamika, whose name meant “Pleasant Village.” The name was later shortened to Mineola.

$83.5M Loan Fuels Mineola Condo Project

Photo by William S. Novak, Architect, PC

A major downtown Mineola condominium development has secured $83.5 million in new financing. The size of the transaction, the broader cost of the project and its position within the village’s ongoing transit-centered growth make this more than another luxury real estate deal.

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24/7 Vet Hospital Opens in Roslyn Heights

Pet emergencies rarely happen on a convenient schedule. Nassau’s North Shore now has another place to turn at any hour, with a new Roslyn Heights veterinary hospital offering emergency treatment, advanced diagnostics, surgery and specialty care under one roof.

🌤️ WeatherWatch

Thursday, July 30
High: 76°F | Low: 65°F
🌦️ Cloudy with occasional showers

Friday, July 31
High: 82°F | Low: 66°F
🌤️ Drier, warmer, and partly cloudy

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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

Thursday, July 30
Thursday Night Live Block Party on Railroad Ave
Railroad Ave / Mulcahy’s
5:00 PM | Wantagh

Thursday, July 30
Take Me Out to the Ballgame Foundation Presents Christmas in July
Mulcahy’s
6:30 PM | Wantagh

Friday, July 31
Massapequa Fest del Giglio: Friday Night Entertainment
Massapequa LIRR Station
7:00 PM | Massapequa

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

Saturday, August 1
Glen Cove Murder Mystery: Solve the Case
Downtown Glen Cove
12:00 AM | Glen Cove

CIVIC & SOCIAL EVENTS

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

Thursday, July 30
Take Me Out to the Ballgame Foundation Presents Christmas in July
Mulcahy’s
6:30 PM | Wantagh

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

Saturday, August 1
Let’s Talk Veins Valley Stream
USA Vein Clinics, Valley Stream
9:00 AM | Valley Stream

LIVE MUSIC

Thursday, July 30
Thursday Night Live Block Party on Railroad Ave
Railroad Ave / Mulcahy’s
5:00 PM | Wantagh

Friday, July 31
Gracer, Dearly Departed, Playing Dead, Subfuse
Massapequa VFW
7:00 PM | Massapequa

Friday, July 31
Pop Divas at Glen Cove Downtown Sounds
Village Square
7:00 PM | Massapequa

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

SPORTS EVENTS

Thursday, July 30th
New York Boulders vs Evansville Otters
Frontier League Baseball
7:35 PM | Bosse Field, Evansville, IN
Away Game
Radio: NY Boulders Mixlr live audio
Stream: HomeTeam Network via NY Boulders Watch & Listen Live

Thursday, July 30th
New York Liberty vs Las Vegas Aces
WNBA Regular Season
10:00 PM | Michelob ULTRA Arena, Las Vegas, NV
Away Game
TV: Prime Video
Stream: Prime Video

Friday, July 31st
Brooklyn Cyclones vs Winston-Salem Dash
Minor League Baseball, South Atlantic League
6:40 PM | Maimonides Park, Brooklyn, NY
Home Game
Stream: Bally Sports Live MiLB Zone | MiLB.TV / MLB+

Friday, July 31st
Hudson Valley Renegades vs Jersey Shore BlueClaws
Minor League Baseball, South Atlantic League
7:05 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+

Saturday, August 1st
New York Mets vs Miami Marlins
MLB Regular Season
4:10 PM | Citi Field, Queens, NY
Home Game
TV: Mets, SNY | Marlins, Marlins.TV
Radio: Mets, Audacy Mets Radio WHSQ 880 AM and Audacy App 92.3 HD2
Stream: Mets/SNY via MLB App | Marlins.TV

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