🏗️ Bringing New Life to Hicksville Shopping: The Broadway Project

Big changes are coming to Hicksville, New York! The old Broadway Commons mall is getting a $100 million makeover that will turn it into something completely different - an open-air shopping center where people can hang out, eat, and shop.

The old Macy's building will come down to make way for new developments. They're putting in a BJ's Wholesale Club that's 105,000 square feet, plus a cool new area called The District where you can find food and fun things to do. The whole thing should be ready for shoppers by the 2027 holiday season.

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🏆 Glen Cove Hospital Makes National Waves

Glen Cove Hospital is up for the Malcolm Baldrige National Quality Award - one of just seven healthcare spots nationwide to make the cut. They've also scored a perfect five stars in quality ratings, making them Nassau County's only five-star hospital. Winners will be picked in November.

🍽️ New Food Spots Pop Up Across Long Island

August brought fresh flavors to Nassau County with Chimichurri Charcoal Chicken in Oceanside and The Rustic Table in Garden City joining the scene. Both spots focus on fresh ingredients and healthy options, adding more choices for local food lovers.

✈️ New Farmingdale-Palm Beach Private Flights Take Off

Slate Aviation is bringing luxury travel to Nassau County with new by-the-seat private jet flights between Farmingdale and Palm Beach. Starting October 2025, flights will run Fridays and Sundays from October through June.

Top Christmas Tree Farms Long Island NY for 2025 – Family Favorites

Explore the best Christmas tree farms Long Island NY for 2025! Find U-cut options, family fun activities, and tips for choosing your perfect tree.

🌤️ WeatherWatch

⛅ Tuesday, September 30
High: 81°F | Low: 61°F
🌤️ Clouds clear through the day for brighter skies

☀️ Wednesday, October 1
High: 74°F | Low: 61°F
🌞 A crisp, sunny start to the month

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🎉 WHAT’S HAPPENING THIS WEEK IN
NASSAU COUNTY

🌦 Rain or shine, Nassau is full of things to do! From local fairs to live music and community events, there’s always something happening across the county. Grab your calendar — and maybe an umbrella — and see what’s coming up this week 👇

🎡Fair Days & Fun Ways

What’s Happening This Weekend in Nassau County

Saturday, October 4th

Long Beach Farmers Market
Kennedy Plaza
9:00 AM – 2:00 PM | Long Beach, NY

Deep Roots Farmers Market
Garvies Point
9:00 AM – 1:00 PM | Glen Cove, NY
🧸 Kid-Friendly 

Franklin Square Street Fair 
📍 Franklin Square
10:00 AM | Franklin Square
🧸 Kid-Friendly

Grand Baldwin Festival
📍 Municipal Parking Lot behind Baldwin Public Library
12:00 PM | Baldwin
🧸 Kid-Friendly

Sunday, October 5th

Bethpage Street Fair
📍 Bethpage Street Fair
10:00 AM | Bethpage
🧸 Kid-Friendly

Great Neck Farmers Market
Firefighters Park
10:00 AM – 2:00 PM | Great Neck, NY

Farmers Market
Farmingdale Village Green
10:00 AM – 2:00 PM | Farmingdale, NY

📣 Civic & Social Happenings

Tuesday, September 30th

Cacio E Pepe Making Class
📍 Spuntino Wine Bar & Italian Tapas
6:00 PM | Westbury

Farmingdale SEPTA Meet & Greet 
📍 Northside Elementary
6:30 PM | Farmingdale

Wednesday, October 1st

Tough Guy Book Club – Long Island Chapter
 📍 Runyon's of Seaford
7:00 PM | Seaford

Hustle Dance Lessons
📍 St. James Episcopal Church
7:00 PM | Long Beach

Friday, October 3rd

3rd Annual Gala Fundraiser
📍 VFW Post 1790
7:00 PM | Valley Stream

Dean Napolitano Live
📍 Governor's At The Brokerage
7:00 PM | Bellmore

Saturday, October 4th

12th Annual Pumpkinfest
📍 Tap Room
12:00 PM | Farmingdale

Oddities Car Meet and Festival
📍 Garden City Bird Sanctuary
3:00 PM | Garden City
🧸 Kid-Friendly

Sunday, October 5th

MWCABC 5K Run/Walk
📍 Mary Jane Davies Green
9:30 AM | Manhasset
🧸 Kid-Friendly

Pancreatic Cancer Walk for Research – Long Island 
🚶 Jones Beach State Park, Field 5
10:00 AM | Wantagh
🧸 Kid-Friendly

🏈 Sports Events 

Tuesday, September 30th

NL Wild Card:
New York Mets vs. TBD – Game 1 (If Necessary)
Citi Field
TBA | Flushing

Wednesday, October 1st

AL Wild Card:
New York Yankees vs. TBD – Game 2 (If Necessary)
Yankee Stadium
TBA | Bronx

NL Wild Card:
New York Mets vs. TBD – Game 2 (If Necessary)
Citi Field
TBA | Flushing

Thursday, October 2nd

New York Rangers vs. New Jersey Devils
Madison Square Garden
7:00 PM | New York

Friday, October 3rd

Exhibition: Army West Point Black Knights vs. Long Island University Sharks
Tate Rink
5:00 PM | West Point

Saturday, October 4th

New York Red Bulls vs. FC Cincinnati
Red Bull Arena
7:30 PM | Harrison

NBA Preseason:
Brooklyn Nets vs. Hapoel Jerusalem B.C.
Barclays Center
8:00 PM | Brooklyn

Sunday, October 5th

NJ/NY Gotham FC vs. Seattle Reign FC
Red Bull Arena
4:00 PM | Harrison

Exhibition: Sacred Heart Pioneers vs. Simon Fraser Red Leafs
Martire Family Arena
4:00 PM | Fairfield

New York Red Bulls II vs. Toronto FC II
MSU Soccer Park
5:00 PM | Montclair

🎸 Live Music

Wednesday, October 1st

A Night of Light & Love
📍 Mulcahy’s, Wantagh
6:30 PM | Wantagh

Thursday, October 2nd

Tyler Rich: Leaving California Tour 
📍 Mulcahy’s, Wantagh
8:00 PM | Wantagh

Friday, October 3rd

Richie Furay
📍 Landmark on Main Street
8:00 PM | Port Washington

The Taylor Party
📍Mulcahy’s, Wantagh
9:00 PM | Wantagh

Saturday, October 4th

Roslyn Rocks for the Wounded Warriors
📍 Roslyn High School
7:00 PM | Roslyn

Twenty One Pilots – The Clancy Tour: Breach 2025 
📍 Northwell at Jones Beach Theater
8:00 PM | Wantagh

Don’t miss Twenty One Pilots live on their Clancy Tour: Breach 2025 for an unforgettable night of music.

Sunday, October 5th

Philip Edward Fisher, Piano 
📍 Adelphi University Performing Arts Center
3:00 PM | Garden City

The B-52s & Devo – Cosmic De-Evolution Tour
 📍 Northwell at Jones Beach Theater
7:00 PM | Wantagh

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