• 516 Update
  • Posts
  • 🌊EVs Surge 23% and Long Island Real Estate Hits $4.1B

🌊EVs Surge 23% and Long Island Real Estate Hits $4.1B

EV adoption keeps climbing across Long Island, while commercial real estate closes 2025 with a record $4.1B in sales.

Author

516 Update
March 05, 2026

Hello Nassau! Let’s Talk What’s New & What’s Next
As the weekend starts to come into focus, new updates continue to roll in across Nassau County. Today’s issue highlights what’s unfolding locally and what you may want to plan around, whether you’re looking ahead a few days or just staying informed.

Fun Fact Spotlight:
The Campgrounds Minister's House appears on the Town of Hempstead Landmarks Preservation Commission’s list of Town landmarks.

Love the 516 Update? Share it with a neighbor—we appreciate the support!

— Janine, Sue, Via, Mo, and Nick

🎧 Prefer to Listen? Tune In On the Go
Driving, walking, or multitasking? Click to listen to this week’s episode.

Today’s Edition: 
⚡Long Island's EV Boom Keeps Rolling
🏢 Commercial Real Estate Hits $4.1B Record
🗓️ Upcoming Events and Things To Do!

Congrats to Emily K. on the engagement. Wishing you both the fun parts now and the strong parts later.
From: Samantha

Happy birthday to Joseph M. You make the ordinary stuff better by how you show up. Hope today gives you a breather.
From: Ryan

⚡Long Island's EV Boom Keeps Rolling

Electric vehicle registrations jumped 23% in 2025 on Long Island, hitting over 87,000 vehicles. Public charging ports grew even faster, up 50% from around 1,000 to more than 1,500 stations. The growth shows residents are serious about cleaner transportation options.

Want to sponsor 516 Update and reach thousands across Nassau County? 🎉
It only takes a minute—just complete our sponsor form here.

516 Update Community Guide

Your complete guide to the Garden City School District calendar. Find key dates, holidays, snow day info, and sync it with your phone. Stay organized all year.

🏢 Commercial Real Estate Hits $4.1B Record

Long Island's commercial property market broke records in 2025 with $4.1 billion in sales across 859 deals. That's a 71.5% jump from 2024's $2.4 billion. Specialty-use properties led the charge, showing that strong investor confidence returning to the region.

🌤️ WeatherWatch
🌧️ March 5
High: 39°F | Low: 34°F
💧 100% chance — rain

☁️ March 6
High: 39°F | Low: 34°F
💧 24% chance — cloudy

Please follow us on Instagram here! @516Update

Karmic Grind: Signature Lattes That Still Taste Like Coffee

Karmic Grind (Locust Valley + Oyster Bay) is a community-first cafe built on Devoción beans, with signature lattes that stay coffee-forward instead of sugar-forward. Start with The Founder (maple, cinnamon, oat milk) or go cold brew if you like it clean. Friendly vibe, easy repeat stop, and you can grab beans to take home.

Know a Coffee Spot Locals Love? Let’s Share It.
From quiet work corners to weekend hangouts, we feature coffee shops that stand out.
👉 Fill out the quick form to get started today!

🎉 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 👇

🎉 Got an Event? Let’s Get It Listed!
From live music to local sports, fairs to fundraisers—if it’s happening in Nassau, we want to share it with our readers!
👉 Submit your event here: [email protected]

Thanks for reading this week’s 516 Update! We hope you found something to enjoy, explore, or share. Please share this with a friend or family member — we would really appreciate it!