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👨‍⚕️Top NY Children's Hospital: Cohen Medical Center Leads the Way

Cohen Children's Medical Center in New Hyde Park has just been named the best pediatric hospital in New York for 2025-26. The hospital got top 50 spots in 10 different areas of child care, from heart treatment to stomach problems and newborn care.

The hospital is growing too. They're adding a new heart transplant program for kids, which will help many families who need this special care. This means parents won't have to travel far to get the best treatment for their children. Having such a good hospital nearby makes a real difference for local families. Instead of driving hours to other cities, parents can get top-notch care right in their neighborhood. This means less stress and better outcomes for sick kids.

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🌾Fresh Food Hub Opens in Port Washington

Common Grounds brings a temporary farm-to-table grocery store to Port Washington. The store stocks NY-grown produce, dairy, and meats while working toward a permanent location. They plan to host cooking classes and community events to bring neighbors together.

🧇Sweet Meets Savory in Oceanside

New spot Sizzle & Scoop on Long Beach Road serves up waffle sandwiches and ice cream sundaes. The family-friendly shop keeps prices between $5-15 and uses ingredients from local farms. It's becoming a popular hangout for locals looking for both sweet and savory treats.

👻 Halloween Fun Takes Over East Meadow

East Meadow is getting spooky with free October events for everyone. Mark your calendars for the Halloween Parade on October 28 at 1 PM, Library Storytime on October 25 at 6 PM, and trick-or-treating at local shops along Hempstead Turnpike on October 31 from 4-6 PM.

10 Best Nassau County Parks to Explore in 2025

Discover the top 10 Nassau County parks for family fun, sports, and nature. Our guide covers amenities, tips, and hidden gems for your next adventure.

🌤️ WeatherWatch

🌧️ Monday, October 20
High: 72°F | Low: 58°F
💧 82% chance — heavy rain early, morning clouds

🌦️ Tuesday, October 21
High: 69°F | Low: 51°F
💧 57% chance — showers late, increasing cloudiness

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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 25th

🧸 Kid-Friendly
Merrick Street Fair
📍 Merrick Avenue
10:00 AM – 5:00 PM | Merrick, NY
Saturday, October 25, 2025 – Sunday, October 26, 2025

🧸 Kid-Friendly
Halloween Beach Bash 
📍 Masone Beach
11:00 AM | Island Park, NY

Sunday, October 26th

🧸 Kid-Friendly
22nd Annual Garden City South Fall Festival
📍 Garden City South Fall Festival Grounds
10:00 AM | Garden City South

🧸 Kid-Friendly
Royal Boo Bash at the Inn
📍 The Inn
10:00 AM | New Hyde Park, NY

📣 Civic & Social Happenings

Monday, October 20th

3rd Annual Mammo Party – Girl Time with a Purpose
📍 Pure Mammography (Roosevelt Field Mall)
4:00 PM | Garden City, NY

Pizza Making Class - Spuntino, Westbury!
📍 Spuntino Wine Bar & Italian Tapas
6:00 PM | Garden City, NY

Tuesday, October 21st

🧸 Kid-Friendly
World Peace Prayer Day at Planting Fields 
📍 Planting Fields Arboretum
9:00 AM | Oyster Bay, NY

Friday, October 24th

Singles Fall Food/Drink Pub Crawl + Speak Easy Farmingdale
📍 Tap House Farmingdale
6:30 PM | Farmingdale, NY

Paint & Sip – Korean Folk Art Tiger
📍 Westbury Arts
7:00 PM | Westbury, NY

Saturday, October 25th

🧸 Kid-Friendly
Marianne Volpe 5K & Pumpkin Fun Run 
📍 Baldwin Harbor Park
9:00 AM | Baldwin

🧸 Kid-Friendly
Stew Leonard's Spooktacular Breakfast
📍 Stew Leonard's Farmingdale
10:00 AM | Farmingdale, NY

Sunday, October 26th

Point Lookout Town Park Beach Clean-Up
📍 Town Park at Point Lookout
9:00 AM | Point Lookout

🧸 Kid-Friendly
OceanCon
📍 Oceanside Library
12:00 PM | Oceanside

🏈 Sports Events 

Monday, October 20th

🗽 Home Game!
American League Championship Series: New York Yankees vs. TBD – Home Game 4 (If Necessary)
📍 Yankee Stadium
TBA | Bronx, NY

🗽 Home Game!
New York Rangers vs. Minnesota Wild
📍 Madison Square Garden
7:00 PM | New York, NY

Tuesday, October 21st

🗽 Home Game!
New York Islanders vs. San Jose Sharks
📍 UBS Arena
7:00 PM | Elmont, NY

Wednesday, October 22nd

🗽 Home Game!
New York Knicks vs. Cleveland Cavaliers
📍 Madison Square Garden
7:00 PM | New York, NY

Saturday, October 25th

🗽 Home Game!
Fordham Rams vs. Lehigh Mountain Hawks
📍 Coffey Field
1:00 PM | Bronx, NY

Sunday, October 26th

New Jersey Devils vs. Colorado Avalanche
📍 Prudential Center
1:00 PM | Newark, NJ

Monster Jam
📍 Total Mortgage Arena
1:00 PM | Bridgeport, CT

🎸 Live Music

Thursday, October 23rd

The Concert: A Tribute To ABBA
📍 Westbury Music Fair
7:00 PM | Westbury, NY

Saturday, October 25th

Route 135 at The Nutty Irishman 
📍 The Nutty Irishman
7:00 PM | Farmingdale

Half Step RETURNS to The Nutty Irishman!
📍 The Nutty Irishman
7:00 PM | Farmingdale

Sunday, October 26th

A John Williams Celebration 
📍 Alfred G. Berner Middle School
3:00 PM | Massapequa, NY

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