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🌳Nassau County Shines: The Safest & Richest NYC Suburbs in 2025

Good news for Nassau County residents - your neighborhoods are standing out as the best places to live near New York City! According to GOBankingRates, four local towns are leading the pack when it comes to safety and wealth. Garden City tops the list with amazing numbers: families here make about $293,000 yearly on average, and the crime rate is super low at just 0.26 per 1,000 people. The town scored 84 out of 100 for quality of life.

Long Beach, Floral Park, and Freeport round out the top spots. Long Beach, for example, shows off with an average income of $154,026 and keeps crime rates down at 0.78 per 1,000 residents.

A Local's Guide to the Best Nassau County Farmers Markets This Season

Discover the best Nassau County farmers markets! Find schedules, locations, and what's in season at Long Island's top spots for local produce and goods.

Home insurance rates up by 76% in some states

Over the last 6 years, home insurance rates have increased by up to 76% in some states. Between inflation, costlier repairs, and extreme weather, premiums are climbing fast – but that doesn’t mean you have to overpay. Many homeowners are saving hundreds a year by switching providers. Check out Money’s home insurance tool to compare companies and see if you can save.

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⚽ Long Island Gets Pro Soccer Makeover

The Island F.C. is coming to Uniondale in 2027 with a new 2,500-seat stadium at Mitchel Athletic Complex. The $25 million project brings pro soccer to Long Island through MLS Next Pro league, plus youth training programs. Plans include expanding to 5,000 seats and adding a women's team.

🍜 Popular Ramen Chain Makes Long Island Splash

Jinya Ramen Bar is opening its first Long Island spots in Lake Grove's Smith Haven Mall and on Sunrise Highway in Massapequa Park. The Japanese restaurant chain will serve authentic ramen and Asian dishes, with more locations planned for the future.

🚦Red—Light Camera Win: Nassau Keeps $400M

A judge ruled Nassau County won't have to pay back $400 million in red-light camera fees, saying drivers paid them "voluntarily." The controversial program, meant for traffic safety, was called illegal by critics who saw it as a money grab. The ruling saves Nassau from making cuts to public services or hiking taxes.

🌤️ WeatherWatch

🌧️ Friday, October 24
High: 67°F | Low: 54°F
💧 66% chance — light sprinkles, overcast skies

🌤️ Saturday, October 25
High: 63°F | Low: 54°F
Scattered clouds, breezy at times

🌥️ Sunday, October 26
High: 63°F | Low: 54°F
Decreasing cloudiness, calm and cool

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🎉 WHAT’S HAPPENING THIS WEEK IN
NASSAU COUNTY

Sun’s out, vibes are high, and the week is packed with fun! From live tunes to street fairs and pop-up surprises, here’s what’s turning up the heat across Nassau — don’t miss it! 👇

🎡Fair Days & Fun Ways

What’s Happening This Weekend in Nassau County

Saturday, October 25th

🧸 Kid-Friendly
Merrick Street Fair
📍 Merrick Avenue
11:00 AM – 9:00 PM | Merrick, NY
Saturday, October 25, 2025 – Sunday, October 26, 2025

🧸 Kid-Friendly
Halloween Beach Bash 
📍 Masone Beach
11:00 AM | Island Park, NY

Sunday, October 26th

🧸 Kid-Friendly
Royal Boo Bash at the Inn
📍 The Inn
10:00 AM | New Hyde Park, NY

🧸 Kid-Friendly
Not So Scary Halloween Party
📍 United Skates of America
12:00 PM | Seaford, NY

📣 Civic & Social Happenings

Friday, October 24th

Singles Fall Food/Drink Pub Crawl + Speak Easy Farmingdale
📍 Tap House Farmingdale
6:30 PM | Farmingdale, NY

Paint & Sip – Korean Folk Art Tiger
📍 Westbury Arts
7:00 PM | Westbury, NY

Saturday, October 25th

Planting Fields Foundation Halloween Spooktacular Fall 5K 
📍 Planting Fields Arboretum
8:30 AM | Oyster Bay, NY

🧸 Kid-Friendly
Marianne Volpe 5K & Pumpkin Fun Run 
📍 Baldwin Harbor Park
9:00 AM | Baldwin

🧸 Kid-Friendly
Halloween Party for Kids – Planet Play Monstar Bash
📍 Planet Play
5:30 PM | Bellmore, NY

Sunday, October 26th

Point Lookout Town Park Beach Clean-Up
📍 Town Park at Point Lookout
9:00 AM | Point Lookout

🧸 Kid-Friendly
OceanCon
📍 Oceanside Library
12:00 PM | Oceanside

🧸 Kid-Friendly

Oktoberfest Fundraiser in the Garden
📍 Growing Love Community Garden
2:00 PM | Port Washington, NY

🏈 Sports Events 

Friday, October 24th

🗽 Home Game!
Victory Fighting League
📍 Terminal 5
7:00 PM | New York, NY

🗽 Home Game!
New York Knicks vs. Boston Celtics
📍 Madison Square Garden
7:30 PM | New York, NY

Saturday, October 25th

🗽 Home Game!
Wagner Seahawks vs. Duquesne Dukes
📍 Wagner Stadium
12:00 PM | Staten Island, NY

🗽 Home Game!
Army West Point Black Knights vs. Holy Cross Crusaders
📍 Tate Rink
4:00 PM | West Point, NY

Sunday, October 26th

New Jersey Devils vs. Colorado Avalanche
📍 Prudential Center
1:00 PM | Newark, NJ

Monster Jam
📍 Total Mortgage Arena
6:30 PM | Bridgeport, CT

🎸 Live Music

Friday, October 24th

Tasty Wave & LIR Dance Party
📍 Cancun Long Island
8:00 PM | Hicksville, NY

The Upside Down Returns to The Coop
📍 The Coop Farmingdale
9:00 PM | Farmingdale, NY

Saturday, October 25th

Route 135 at The Nutty Irishman 
📍 The Nutty Irishman
7:00 PM | Farmingdale

Mike DelGuidice
📍 Mulcahy’s Pub and Concert Hall
9:00 PM | Wantagh

Sunday, October 26th

A John Williams Celebration 
📍 Alfred G. Berner Middle School
3:00 PM | Massapequa, NY

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