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🌊Dom’s Plainview Debut, Crunch’s Long Beach Plan

Chicken fingers arrive in Plainview, while Crunch eyes East Park Avenue.

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516 Update
June 19, 2026

Hello Nassau! Let’s Talk What’s New & What’s Next

Friday brings the perfect local combo: food now, fitness later.

Dom’s Famous Chicken Fingers has made its Plainview debut, giving fans a closer stop than the original New Hyde Park run. We’re also watching Crunch Fitness’ Long Island expansion, including a planned Long Beach location on East Park Avenue. Add in local events, and you’ve got a useful weekend mix: something to eat, somewhere to move, and a few reasons to get out.

— Janine, Mo and Nick

Today’s Edition: 
🍗 Dom’s Famous Chicken Fingers opens in Plainview
🏋️ Crunch Fitness plans a Long Beach location
📅 Weekend events and things to do

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Rockville Centre has a perfect mid-June throwback. The village says its first newspaper, The Picket, launched on June 16, 1865, and kept going under later names for 88 years.

Dom’s Famous Chicken Fingers Opens in Plainview

Photo by Andrew Rappaport

Dom’s Famous Chicken Fingers has opened in Plainview, giving fans a closer option than the original New Hyde Park deli. The new spot is in soft-opening mode and features Dom’s chicken fingers plus new sandwich options, with a grand opening planned later.

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Smith Point Camping From Nassau: What to Know Before You Book

Thinking about camping at Smith Point from Nassau? This guide covers reservations, campsite types, hookups, outer beach camping, packing tips, accessibility concerns, and timing so families can plan a real beach-camping weekend without getting surprised by the sand, rules, or setup.

Crunch Fitness Plans a Long Beach Location

Crunch Fitness is expanding on Long Island, with a new Long Beach location planned for 23 East Park Avenue. The 18,000-square-foot gym would fill space in a Stop & Shop-anchored shopping center and add another fitness option to the city’s downtown retail mix.

🌤️ WeatherWatch

Friday, June 19
High: 81°F | Low: 69°F
☔ A few lingering showers, then improving

Saturday, June 20
High: 84°F | Low: 65°F
☀️ Sunny, warm, and perfect for outdoor plans

Sunday, June 21
High: 82°F | Low: 64°F
🌤️ Partly cloudy and summer-like

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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.

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