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🌊 A Century-Old Glen Cove Building Gets a New Use
A Glen Cove building is being converted to housing, plus shellfish aid, a Cedarhurst café, and Nassau events.
516 Update
May 21, 2026
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Today’s issue starts in Glen Cove, where a century-old mixed-use building has sold for $3.25 million and is planned for multifamily housing. We’re also looking at state aid for Long Island shellfish producers, a Cedarhurst café, WeatherWatch, and Nassau events for the week ahead.
Today’s Edition:
🏢 A century-old Glen Cove building is getting a new use
🦪 Long Island shellfish producers get recovery aid
☕ Cafe Chocolat, a sweeter stop in Cedarhurst
📅 Nassau events worth knowing this week
— Janine, Mo and Nick
• Fun Fact Spotlight
West Hempstead: Hempstead Lake State Park still has a historic hand-carved wooden carousel.
🏢 A Century-Old Glen Cove Building Is Getting a New Use
A century-old mixed-use building in Glen Cove has sold for $3.25 million, with plans to convert the property into multifamily housing.
Why it matters: Nassau communities are seeing more older commercial properties reconsidered for housing as demand stays high. For Glen Cove, the question is not just reuse. It is whether the project adds housing without weakening the downtown fabric that makes these older buildings valuable in the first place.
516 Update Community Guide
Top 7 Long Island Job Fair Events for 2026
Looking for a local job fair? This guide highlights Nassau and nearby Long Island career events, with dates, employers, and practical tips before you go.
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Long Island Shellfish Producers Get Recovery Aid After Winter Losses
New York State is sending $3 million to 14 aquaculture projects across Long Island after a harsh winter caused an estimated $2.4 million in shellfish losses. The funding is meant to help producers rebuild and prepare for future weather problems. It is a broader Long Island story, but it matters locally because coastal businesses, restaurants, and waterfront communities are tied to the health of the region’s shellfish economy.
🌤️ WeatherWatch
Thursday, May 21
High: 67°F | Low: 56°F
☁️ Cooler and mostly cloudy
Friday, May 22
High: 61°F | Low: 53°F
🌦️ Cloudy with afternoon showers possible
Featured Cafe
Cafe Chocolat: A Sweeter Stop in Cedarhurst
 | Cafe Chocolat has been part of Cedarhurst since 2006, and it feels a little more polished than the average neighborhood coffee shop. The coffee is only part of the draw. The bakery case and handcrafted chocolate give the place its own identity, without tipping it into full dessert-shop territory. It’s the kind of spot that works when you want a good cup of coffee and don’t mind letting the stop last a little longer |
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.
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