🌊Adelphi Launches $55M Garden City Upgrades

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It’s Monday, and we’re kicking off the week with fresh updates, inspiring local stories, and events you won’t want to miss. From community wins to hidden gems worth exploring, here’s what’s happening across Nassau County today—and what’s coming up next.

Fun Fact Spotlight:
The Town of Hempstead’s Landmarks Preservation Commission lists Bedell House as a Town landmark.

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🎓 Adelphi University Plans $55M Campus Makeover
🚧 Great Neck Fixes Drainage Issue at New Village Hall
🗓️ Upcoming Events and Things To Do!

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🎓 Adelphi University Plans $55M Campus Makeover

Adelphi University is rolling out a major $55 million upgrade for its Garden City campus. The project will refresh Hagedorn Hall, the Science Building, and other facilities to better serve students. These improvements aim to create better learning spaces and support the university's expansion.

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516 Update Community Guide

Your complete guide to Brentwood Boys Basketball. Get the latest schedules, meet the players, and see why this team is a must-watch for Long Island families.

🚧 Great Neck Fixes Drainage Issue at New Village Hall

Great Neck approved $30,250 to replace a damaged dry well found during construction of the new village hall. Construction Consultants of LI Inc. will swap out the old well for a new one—10 feet wide and 14 feet deep. The fix ensures proper drainage for the building's long-term use.

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🌤️ WeatherWatch

⛅ Monday, Feb 16
High: 38° | Low: 30°
💧 22% chance - Cold but mostly dry. Good day to get stuff done outside.

🌦️ Tuesday, Feb 17
High: 42° | Low: 31°
💧 31% chance - Scattered showers. Bring a small umbrella just in case.

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Stanford Court Spotlight:
Step Free Ranch Style Living in Wantagh

Stanford Court in Wantagh is a newer, step-free ranch-style condo built for easy living. Inside, you get an open layout with cathedral ceilings and skylights, a custom kitchen with Taj Mahal quartzite counters, and a living room with an electric fireplace that opens to a Trex deck. Both bedrooms are en-suite, including a spacious primary with a walk in closet. The community handles lawn care and snow removal and offers a clubhouse, pool, fitness room, and tennis/pickleball.

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