🌊Elmont’s long-promised community center moves forward

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Bethpage State Park is not just one golf course. The park has five 18-hole regulation courses, making it one of Nassau’s most recognizable public recreation sites.

🏢 Elmont Is Finally Getting a Long-Promised Community Center

The YMCA of Long Island is advancing plans for an 18,000-square-foot community center in Elmont, part of the larger $1.3 billion Belmont redevelopment.

Why it matters: Elmont residents have waited years to see whether the Belmont project would deliver actual neighborhood benefits, not just more traffic, construction, and commercial activity.

What to watch next: timeline, public access, youth and senior programs, parking, membership costs, and whether the center becomes a real community asset.

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516 Update Community Guide
Things to Do on the South Shore: Best of Nassau

From Long Beach to Freeport, Nassau’s South Shore has beaches, restaurants, family activities, waterfront views, and local spots that are easy to overlook.

🍷 A New Long Island Distributor Is Taking On a Tough Industry

A Black women-owned wine and spirits distributor has opened a 2,500-square-foot facility in Wheatley Heights.

The company is focused on helping smaller beverage brands get distribution and visibility in a competitive industry. The opening adds a new player to Long Island’s business scene.

🌤️ WeatherWatch

Tuesday, May 19
High: 79°F | Low: 62°F
😎 Partly cloudy, breezy, and warmer

Wednesday, May 20
High: 83°F | Low: 65°F
⛈️ Hot start, then thunderstorms possible later

Featured Place to visit

Bailey Arboretum: a quiet North Shore escape

Bailey Arboretum in Lattingtown is a low-key Nassau stop for a quiet walk, family outing, or slower weekend plan. Expect walking paths, ponds, mature trees, and a former estate setting that feels removed without requiring a long drive.

Good for: quiet walks, families, retirees, nature breaks, low-cost weekend plans
Before you go: check hours, parking, accessibility, and any event closures.

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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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