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One familiar Rockville Centre corner is preparing for a major glow-up, while Oceanside has welcomed a new place to cool down with a scoop. We’ve also rounded up plenty of reasons to leave the house this week.

— Janine, Mo and Nick

Today’s Edition:
🏗️ Downtown Rockville Centre Corner Is Set for a Major Reboot
🍦 Häagen-Dazs Has Opened a New Shop in Oceanside
🗓️ Upcoming Events and Things To Do!

Downtown Rockville Centre Corner Is Set for a Major Reboot

Photo by North Village Realty

A prominent downtown Rockville Centre corner is getting a fresh start.

Platinum Star Realty acquired the two-story mixed-use building at 228 Merrick Road for $960,000.

Located at the corner of Merrick Road and South Village Avenue, the property is slated for extensive interior and exterior renovations, including a new facade and wraparound glass.

Plans call for approximately 1,350 square feet of commercial space on the ground floor, with residential space upstairs.

The renovated building is expected to be delivered in 2027, although no commercial tenant has been announced.

Click here to read more about the Rockville Centre corner’s planned transformation.

Original report: Long Island Business News. Subscription or registration may be required by the publisher.

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Häagen-Dazs Has Opened a New Shop in Oceanside

Oceanside has a new destination for ice cream, shakes and sundaes.

Häagen-Dazs has opened at the Sands Shopping Center at 3567 Long Beach Road, becoming the company’s 12th location on Long Island.

The shop serves ice cream and sorbet by the scoop, along with hand-packed pints, sundaes, shakes, smoothies and ice cream cakes.

A grand-opening celebration is scheduled for Aug. 29, beginning with a ribbon cutting at 10 a.m. and continuing from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m.

The first 500 customers will receive a free mini scoop and a peel-off prize card, with prizes including a $500 Häagen-Dazs gift card.

Click here for more details about Oceanside’s new Häagen-Dazs.

Original report: Long Island Business News. Subscription or registration may be required by the publisher.

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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.

Family Fun 🎨

Monday, August 31

Sean Kenney’s Nature Connects® Made with LEGO® Bricks | 10:00 AM (Details)
Location: Old Westbury Gardens, Old Westbury
Explore 17 large-scale sculptures made from more than 300,000 LEGO bricks. The exhibition continues through September 7 and is included with general admission.

Tuesday, September 1

Glen Cove Murder Mystery: Solve the Case! | Available all day (Details)
Location: Starting at 3 Glen Street, Glen Cove
Explore 12 Glen Cove landmarks while solving a phone-guided outdoor mystery. The experience takes approximately 60 to 90 minutes and is recommended for ages 14 and older.

Wednesday, September 2

Nature Connects Tour | 11:00 AM and 2:00 PM (Details)
Location: Old Westbury Gardens, Old Westbury
Guided outdoor tour of the Nature Connects LEGO sculptures, followed by LEGO free play. Designed for ages 4 and older; advance registration is required.

Civic & Social Happenings 🤝

Monday, August 31

Maternity Tour | 1:00 PM (Details)
Location: Mercy Hospital, Rockville Centre
Tour the hospital’s maternity facilities with a member of the Maternal Child division. Reservations are required by calling 516-626-3729.

Tuesday, September 1

Amelia Jane x Long Island | 9:00 AM (Details)
Location: 2437 Merrick Road, Bellmore
Professional blonding and hair-color education covering multidimensional blonding, styling and digital-content creation.

Wednesday, September 2

Kennedy Plaza Farmers’ Market | 9:00 AM (Details)
Location: Kennedy Plaza, Long Beach
Community market featuring local produce and other goods until 2:00 PM. Another market is scheduled for Saturday, September 5.

Live Music 🎵

Monday, August 31

Monday Night Jazz Jam Session | 7:00 PM (Details)
Location: Clubhouse Road Venue, Merrick
Live jazz performances and improvisational jams in an intimate venue until 10:00 PM.

Tuesday, September 1

Streetfighter Returns to Great Neck | 8:00 PM (Details)
Location: Jonathan L. Ielpi Firefighters Park, Great Neck
Outdoor performance of classic Rolling Stones hits. Bring lawn chairs.

Wednesday, September 2

That Diva Band at the Clam Bar | 6:00 PM (Details)
Location: The Clam Bar at Bridge Marine, Bayville
That Diva Band performs live during a summer evening on the bay. The show continues until 9:00 PM.

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