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🌊Floral Park Seeks $4.5M Grant for Downtown, New Gym Opens in Mineola

Village applies for NY Forward funding to revitalize business district; Pivot Gym launches with programs for all ages.

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516 Update
January 20, 2026

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Tuesday brings another round of local news and updates from around Nassau County. Some of it is routine, some of it signals bigger shifts, but all of it helps paint a clearer picture of what’s happening now and what’s coming in the days ahead.

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In the early 1960s, the U.S. Commissioner of Education ordered the Malverne School District in Nassau County to desegregate. The ruling made national news, highlighting that the struggle for equal education was not limited to the South — it was happening in suburban New York as well.

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Today’s Edition: 
💰 Floral Park Eyes $4.5M Grant for Downtown Makeover
🏋️ New Pivot Gym Opens in Mineola
🗓️ Upcoming Events and Things To Do!

💰 Floral Park Eyes $4.5M Grant for Downtown Makeover

The Village of Floral Park has applied for a New York Forward grant worth $4.5 million to revitalize its downtown business district. The funding would support the renewal project, including the debated Stella-Cerrone apartment development. State officials will announce their decision in early 2026.

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🏋️ New Pivot Gym Opens in Mineola

Pivot Gym celebrated its grand opening in Mineola on January 5, with local officials from the village, town, and county showing their support. The new fitness center offers equipment, group classes, and personal training for all ages, including programs designed for seniors and families.

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☁️ Tuesday, January 20
High: 36°F | Low: 31°F
💧 6% chance — broken clouds, chilly but calm

🌥️ Wednesday, January 21
High: 37°F | Low: 30°F
💧 6% chance — afternoon clouds rolling in, still dry

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Planting Fields – A Living Tapestry in Oyster Bay

History and horticulture bloom side-by-side at Planting Fields, one of Long Island’s rare estates with its original land and soul intact. Now, a new chapter is unfolding: the Oudolf Garden, designed by world-renowned Piet Oudolf, is set to transform this already-stunning space into a four-season sanctuary of natural wonder. A peaceful visit today is already inspiring—imagine what’s coming next.

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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 👇

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