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šŸŒŠBelmont Parkā€™s Next Era, Bethpage ShopRiteā€™s New Wing

What Nassau readers should know about the Elmont landmarkā€™s return and the grocery changes in Bethpage.

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516 Update
June 08, 2026

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Hello Nassau! Letā€™s Talk Whatā€™s New & Whatā€™s Next
Good morning, Nassau. Weā€™re starting the week with two familiar local places in transition: Belmont Park is moving toward its next era in Elmont, and Bethpage ShopRite shoppers are getting a first look at the storeā€™s new wing as renovation work continues.

ā€” Janine, Mo and Nick

Todayā€™s Edition: 
šŸŒŠ Belmont Parkā€™s Comeback Nears in Elmont
šŸŒŠ 7 Nassau-Area Fatherā€™s Day Outings That Arenā€™t Just Brunch
šŸŒŠ Bethpage ShopRite Opens New Wing During Renovation
šŸ—“ļø Upcoming Events and Things To Do!

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Oceanside has one of Nassauā€™s best early-summer nature flexes. The Marine Nature Study Area is a 52-acre preserve that opened on Earth Day in 1970, with live local marine specimens in its interpretive center and elevated boardwalks linking seven study sites across the marsh. Oceanside basically has a salt-marsh classroom hiding in plain sight.

Belmont Parkā€™s Comeback Nears in Elmont

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Belmont Park is moving closer to its next chapter, with racing expected to return Sept. 18, 2026, according to NYRA. The rebuilt venue on the Queens/Nassau border will include a smaller modern grandstand, a new racecourse, and an expanded paddock with more public access. For Elmont and nearby Nassau communities, the reopening brings a familiar landmark back into regular use.

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516 Update Community Guide
7 Nassau-Area Fatherā€™s Day Outings That Arenā€™t Just Brunch

Trying to plan Fatherā€™s Day without overcomplicating it? This Nassau-area guide compares Jones Beach, Freeport cruises, aviation museums, Old Westbury Gardens, the Nassau County Museum of Art, and a Long Island Ducks game, so you can match the outing to Dadā€™s style, the forecast, and your group.

Bethpage ShopRite Opens New Wing During Renovation

Bethpage ShopRite shoppers now have a new section to use while renovations continue on Hempstead Turnpike. The store opened a new wing Thursday night in the former Ace Hardware space, mostly for dairy, frozen foods and refrigerated items. The deli and seafood departments remain under construction, and signs say a pickup area is coming soon.

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Monday, June 8
High: 72Ā°F | Low: 59Ā°F
šŸŒ¤ļø Clouds early, then plenty of sunshine

Tuesday, June 9
High: 72Ā°F | Low: 56Ā°F
šŸ˜Ž Sunny and comfortable

Wednesday, June 10
High: 71Ā°F | Low: 62Ā°F
šŸŒ¦ļø Mild with showers developing later

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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.

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