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🎃 HALLOWEEN WEEKEND IN NASSAU
Good morning, Nassau.
Four Nassau supermarkets in Elmont, Roosevelt, West Hempstead and Carle Place have joined Food Bazaar’s network. Halloween is tomorrow, and we’ve gathered weekend plans and a reminder that Restaurant Week starts Sunday.
In today’s edition:
📰 Four Nassau supermarkets join Food Bazaar in a 14-store deal
🎃 Port Washington’s free hunt and separate family party
📍 Oyster Bay tonight; Seaford skating tomorrow
🗓️ Free STEM-X science and Sunday’s clock change
Dining reminder: Restaurant Week begins Sunday, November 1
Janine, Mo and Nick
Four Nassau Supermarkets Have a New Operator
Illustration: Food Trade News. This artwork does not depict a specific Nassau location.
Four Western Beef supermarkets in Nassau are joining Food Bazaar’s network as part of a 14-store acquisition across New York City and Long Island. Bogopa Enterprises, which operates Food Bazaar, is acquiring 14 of Western Beef’s 19 stores.
The Nassau transitions ran October 20–23. The four stores are at 1717 Old Dutch Broadway in Elmont, 322 Nassau Road in Roosevelt, 605 Woodfield Road in West Hempstead and 192 Glen Cove Road in Carle Place.
For nearby shoppers, familiar supermarket locations now have a different operator. Directions and weekly ads are available for each store.
Sources: Food Trade News; Food Bazaar (official store directory).
Access note: The article and store directory are free to read.
Last Chance to Invest in a Fast-Growing Popcorn Company
Popsmith’s investment round closes in a few weeks.
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Explore the investment opportunity
Around Nassau
Dining Reminder: Restaurant Week Begins Sunday
Long Island Restaurant Week begins Sunday, November 1, and runs through November 8. Participating Nassau restaurants offer selected $25 two-course lunches and $30, $40 or $48 three-course dinners.
Check the official Nassau list for each restaurant’s menu and service hours. Some Saturday offers end at 7 PM, and beverages and gratuity are extra. Reserve directly with the restaurant.
Source: Long Island Restaurant Week’s official Nassau list and FAQ.
Access note: Free restaurant listings and event information; no account required to read.
Local Updates & Useful Resources
🛡️ Learn to Spot Scams at Roosevelt Library on Monday
Roosevelt Public Library hosts a scam-prevention workshop on November 2 at 1:30 PM, at 27 W. Fulton Avenue. County partners will discuss financial exploitation, common scam tactics, warning signs, ways to protect yourself and steps to take after a scam.
Source: Nassau County Legislature.
Access note: Free official notice; no account required to read.
☀️ WeatherWatchNassau County, NY
Early outlook: sunny and warm, with mostly clear skies overnight. Early Halloween outlook for Saturday: partly cloudy, with a high near 67°F and an overnight low near 54°F. The daytime rain chance is 6%; check the latest forecast for your evening plans. Source: News 12 Weather, Nassau County selection.
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HALLOWEEN WEEKEND PLANNER Halloween Morning in Port Washington | |
Free scavenger hunt, Saturday, October 31: Collect a game card and goodie bag at Port Washington Public Library, 1 Library Drive, from 10 AM–3 PM, while supplies last. Find Halloween symbols in business windows at your own pace. The organizer’s FAQ lists ages 16 and under. Not-So-Scary Monster Bash, 10 AM–noon: The Parent Resource Center hosts a DJ, crafts, games and a costume parade on the Landmark West Lawn, 232 Main Street. This is a separate paid event: family tickets are $20 for members or $25 for nonmembers, plus service fees.
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What’s Happening in Nassau
October 30–November 1 • Halloween weekend: three more local picks.
TONIGHT IN OYSTER BAY Oyster Bay Ghost Walk & Dance PartyFriday, October 30 | |
6–8:30 PM | Starts at Oyster Bay High School, 150 East Main Street, Oyster Bay Wear costumes and bring lanterns for a parade ending with music and dancing at the Derby-Hall bandstand in Townsend Park. Pets are welcome; food and drinks are sold.
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Saturday & Sunday
- Halloween Family Skate | Saturday, October 31
Noon–3:30 PM | United Skates of America, 1276 Hicksville Road, Seaford
Costume skating, trick-or-treat games and a costume contest. Listed admission: $15.50 online or $17.50 at the door, plus $8 skate rental. Non-skating adults over 18 accompanying a child with paid admission: $6. Check availability before booking. View the Halloween skate session → - STEM-X Festival | Saturday–Sunday, October 31–November 1
10 AM–3 PM | Cradle of Aviation Museum, Garden City
Hands-on science and demonstrations. Free admission; advance registration required through the organizer. Tickets are not issued through the museum. Check festival registration details →
Sunday reminder: Clocks go back one hour at 2 AM on November 1. Check the time-change details →
More plans for October 26–November 1
Explore the full 516 Update weekly guide for more Nassau festivals, live music, comedy, sports and family outings.
| See the full weekly events guide → |
All times are Eastern. Check organizer pages for ticket availability, fees, registration and schedule or weather updates.
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