🌊 America’s 250th Harbor Celebration, Plus What’s Coming to Westbury

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Friday’s issue is about planning ahead and getting out this weekend: the Sail4th 250 harbor celebration, TruGolf’s planned Westbury location, a Valley Stream self-care guide, a Lawrence menswear opening, and Nassau events to check before you go.

— Janine, Mo and Nick

Today’s Edition: 
⛵ 2026 harbor celebration planning
🏌️ Indoor golf planned for Westbury
🗓️ Upcoming Events and Things To Do!

• Fun Fact Spotlight
Rockville Centre built a municipal electric power plant in 1898 to light its streets. Today, the village still has its own electric department.

⛵ Should Nassau Families Start Planning for America’s 250th Harbor Celebration?

New York Harbor is expected to host Sail4th 250 on July 4, 2026, with nearly 50 tall ships, naval vessels, and more than 120 aircraft planned for a large maritime and aerial celebration. The main Parade of Sail is expected to move from the Verrazzano-Narrows Bridge past the Statue of Liberty and up the Hudson River.

The question is not just whether the event will be big. It is whether it becomes a realistic day trip, what LIRR and crowd conditions could look like, where families might watch from, and whether the free tall-ship boarding opportunities after July 4 are worth planning around.

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516 Update Community Guide
Orange Skye Body and Beauty Bar in Valley Stream

Need a local reset that doesn’t require a Manhattan trip or a full spa-day production? Our latest 516 Update Community Guide takes a closer look at Orange Skye Body and Beauty Bar in Valley Stream, including its massage, facial, body treatment, and infrared sauna options. The guide helps Nassau residents decide whether it’s a good fit for stress relief, muscle tension, skin care, recovery, or a short self-care stop worked into a normal week.

🏌️ What’s Coming to Westbury’s Old Country Road?

TruGolf Links is planning its first Long Island location in Westbury, a 4,011-square-foot venue at 1137 Old Country Road with five golf simulators, a restaurant, and a bar. The location is expected to open in Fall 2026.

For Nassau residents, the question is not just whether Westbury is getting another entertainment venue. It is whether this gives families, golfers, and local groups a year-round place to play, eat, and meet without depending on weather or a full day at a course.

🌤️ WeatherWatch

Friday, May 29
High: 74°F | Low: 58°F
🌤️ A nice mix of sun and clouds

Saturday, May 30
High: 67°F | Low: 55°F
⛅ Cooler, but decent for plans

Sunday, May 31
High: 67°F | Low: 53°F
🌤️ Sun and clouds with a comfortable finish

Featured New Business Openings

A New Menswear Store Opens in Lawrence

Opening a new business in Nassau?
Get your opening in front of local readers. 516 Update features grand openings, soft launches, expansions, pop-ups, and coming-soon spots across Nassau.

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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