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It’s Wednesday, halfway to the weekend! We’re here with your midweek dose of local headlines, community wins, and events to keep your calendar buzzing. Let’s see what’s happening across Nassau County today.

Fun Fact Spotlight:
🦃 Oyster Bay recorded one of New York’s earliest public Thanksgiving observances in 1759 — a local tradition stretching back more than 260 years.

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Today’s Edition: 
🚨 East Hills Gets New Emergency Management Office
🍗 Dom's Chicken Fingers Lands in Plainview
🦃 Green Acres Mall Gives Away 1,000 Turkeys
🛍️ Savers Thrift Store Opens in Bethpage
🗓️ Upcoming Events and Things To Do!

🚨 East Hills Gets New Emergency Management Office

East Hills just opened its own Office of Emergency Management, and it's a big deal for everyone living in Nassau County. The village wants to make sure people know what to do when things go wrong.

The new office kicked off on November 13, 2025, and it's going to handle a bunch of stuff. They'll put together emergency response plans, run training sessions for residents, and make sure everyone stays in the loop during a crisis. Whether it's a hurricane, power outage, or health emergency, they want folks prepared.

Community leaders think this will be a game-changer. Residents will finally have a go-to place for emergency info and training. When you know what to do in a tough situation, it makes everything less scary.

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516 Update Community Guide

Your Guide to Nassau County's Top 7 Farmers Markets (2025)

Discover the best Nassau County farmers markets for 2025. Our guide covers locations, hours, and tips for finding fresh, local produce across Long Island.

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NEWSBites

🍗 Dom's Chicken Fingers Lands in Plainview

The popular Dom's Chicken Fingers opened a new spot in Plainview on November 14, 2025. Located on South Oyster Bay Road, the restaurant will serve up its famous chicken fingers and signature sauces that fans can't get enough of. It's great news for local families looking for quality comfort food and a casual place to hang out. Read More

🦃 Green Acres Mall Gave Away 1,000 Turkeys

Green Acres Mall in Valley Stream is kept up its decade-long Thanksgiving tradition by handing out 1,000 frozen turkeys to families in need. The free distribution took place on November 19, 2025, with help from local officials and community groups. It was a wonderful reminder of how neighbors can come together to help each other during the holidays. Read More

🛍️ Savers Thrift Store Opens in Bethpage

A new Savers store opened in Bethpage on Thursday, November 12, 2025. The shop will carry secondhand clothing, household items, and other budget-friendly finds. It's a win for shoppers looking to save money and for the environment, since buying used goods keeps stuff out of landfills. Read More

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🌤️ WeatherWatch

🌧️ Wednesday, November 26
High: 48°F | Low: 42°F
💧 60% chance — midweek rain is here! A perfect excuse for soup and soft blankets.

🌦️ Thursday, November 27
High: 48°F | Low: 42°F
💧 57% chance — sprinkles and gray skies, but the mood stays warm and thankful.

Community Note: HVAC Reminder for the Season

As temperatures dip, now’s a good time to check on your heating system. One local company, Amran Heating & Air Conditioning, is currently offering a $50 discount on HVAC repairs through the end of November. They serve homes across Nassau and Suffolk Counties and handle everything from seasonal tune-ups to system repairs.

You can find more details at amran-hvac.com or by calling 631-848-8340.

🎡Fair Days & Fun Ways

What’s Happening This Weekend in Nassau County

Friday, November 28

Planting Fields Arboretum Holiday Market 
📍 Planting Fields Arboretum
10:00 AM | Oyster Bay

Christmas House Long Island
📍 Broadway Commons
5:00 PM | Hicksville

Black Friday Continues
📍 Lynbrook
12:00 AM | Lynbrook

Saturday, November 29

7th Annual Wantagh Winter Wonderland
📍 Wantagh Train Museum
12:30 PM | Wantagh

Sunday

📣 Civic & Social Happenings

Wednesday, November 26

Native American Heritage Workshop
📍 100 Main Street
12:30 PM | Hempstead, NY
Kid-friendly

Stranger Things Roller Skate Party
📍 United Skates of America
6:00 PM | Seaford, NY
Kid-friendly

Thursday, November 27

Thanksgiving Dinner at Anthony Scotto Restaurants
📍 Anthony Scotto Restaurants
(Various seating times) | Woodbury, NY
Kid-friendly

Thanksgiving Closure – Dogtopia
📍 Dogtopia
7:00 AM | New Hyde Park, NY

Thanksgiving Morning Gratitude Class
📍 Revolution Yoga
9:30 AM | Rockville Centre, NY

Friday, November 28

Don’t Let the Pigeon Drive the Bus! The Musical!
📍 Long Island Children’s Museum
11:00 AM | Garden City, NY
Kid-friendly

Crimson Culture Tattoo – Black Friday Event
📍 Massapequa
12:00 PM | Massapequa, NY

West Island Model Railroad Annual Open House
📍 West Island Model Railroad
1:00 PM | Hicksville, NY
Kid-friendly

Saturday, November 29

1863 Thanksgiving Day Celebration
📍 Old Bethpage Village Restoration
10:00 AM | Old Bethpage, NY
Kid-friendly

Sip & Shop at The Saloon
📍 The Saloon
12:00 PM | Long Beach, NY

Bedazzle Combs Teen Workshop
📍 Westbury Arts
2:00 PM | Westbury, NY
Kid-friendly

Sunday, November 30

4th World AIDS Day Gala
📍 The Factory Event Venue,
12:00 PM | Freeport, NY

Circle of Spirits – Semi-Private Reading
📍 Goshinkan Karate
12:00 PM | Merrick, NY
Kid-friendly

Two Steps Closer – Margaret & Bridget Fundraiser
📍 Mulcahy’s
1:00 PM | Wantagh, NY

🏈 Sports Events 

Wednesday, November 26

New York Islanders vs. Boston Bruins
📍 UBS Arena
7:00 PM | Elmont, NY

New Jersey Devils vs. St. Louis Blues
📍 Prudential Center
7:00 PM | Newark, NJ

Friday, November 28

UConn Huskies vs. Illinois Fighting Illini
📍 Madison Square Garden
12:30 PM | New York, NY
Home Game!

New York Islanders vs. Philadelphia Flyers
📍 UBS Arena
4:00 PM | Elmont, NY
Home Game!

NBA Cup: Brooklyn Nets vs. Philadelphia 76ers
📍 Barclays Center
7:30 PM | Brooklyn, NY
Home Game!

Saturday, November 29

New York Sirens vs. Vancouver (PWHL)
📍 Prudential Center
12:00 PM | Newark, NJ

Saint Peter's Peacocks vs. Dartmouth Big Green
📍 Yanitelli Recreational Life Center
2:00 PM | Jersey City, NJ

Columbia Lions vs. Sarah Lawrence Gryphons
📍 Levien Gymnasium
2:00 PM | New York, NY

New York Rangers vs. Tampa Bay Lightning
📍 Madison Square Garden
2:00 PM | New York, NY

Sunday, November 30

New York Jets vs. Atlanta Falcons (Parking Only)
📍 MetLife Stadium Parking Lots
TBA | East Rutherford, NJ

NJIT Highlanders Women’s Basketball vs. Lafayette Leopards
📍 NJIT Wellness and Events Center
1:00 PM | Newark, NJ

New York Jets vs. Atlanta Falcons
📍 MetLife Stadium
1:00 PM | East Rutherford, NJ

🎸 Live Music

Wednesday, November 26

Thanksgiving Eve Greek Night
📍 74 Shore Rd
7:30 PM | Glen Cove, NY

Thanksgiving Eve with Mystic
📍 EGP Land & Sea
8:00 PM | Island Park

Wonderous Stories – Thanksgiving Eve
📍 Sonny’s Canal House
8:00 PM | Baldwin, NY

Friday, November 28

Stereomatic – 80’s New Wave & Classic Alternative
📍 Plattduetsche Park Biergarten
7:00 PM | Franklin Square, NY

The Warped Tour Band + So Long and Goodnight (Tribute to MCR)
📍 Mulcahy’s Pub & Concert Hall
8:00 PM | Wantagh, NY

Saturday, November 29

Pagman & Robin
📍 Michaleen Flynn’s Public House
7:00 PM | Lynbrook, NY

Steel Horse – Live at DOX
📍 10 Broadway
7:00 PM | Island Park, NY

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