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A $43 million refinancing puts Garden City’s Franklin Avenue Plaza in today’s lead. Elsewhere, a new Lake Success room supports children during a parent’s cancer treatment, and recent leases add to the local property news.
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In July 1909, the Golden Flyer made successful flights on the Hempstead Plains, near where Nassau’s county courthouses stand today. Source: local history
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Today’s Edition
🏢 $43 million refinancing for Franklin Avenue Plaza
💛 A $150,000 gift supports a new Lake Success family room
🏘️ Garden City and Rockville Centre leases, plus Umberto’s Jericho plans
🍽️ The Nassau food guide and Small Batch
🗓️ Upcoming Events and Things To Do!
Goldman Sachs Provides $43M Refinancing for Garden City Office Complex
1325 Franklin Avenue, part of Franklin Avenue Plaza. Photo source: JLL. View image source
Capstone Equities has secured $43 million from Goldman Sachs to refinance Franklin Avenue Plaza in Garden City, Commercial Observer reported November 2. The office complex contains four buildings totaling 488,835 square feet.
The financing replaces an Argentic loan used for Capstone’s 2025 acquisition. Newmark arranged the transaction, which was part of a larger commercial mortgage-backed securities financing.
Located at 1205–1325 Franklin Avenue, the existing complex is the focus of a financing transaction. The report does not announce a construction project, an ownership change or new jobs.
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Around Nassau
$150,000 Gift Supports New Lake Success Family Room
The Jennifer Schaefer Child Support Room opened November 2 at Northwell’s R.J. Zuckerberg Cancer Center in Lake Success. News 12 reports that a $150,000 Islanders Children’s Foundation gift made the space possible. Children can spend time there while a parent receives treatment, and the room can also be used for counseling.
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State Court System Leases 16,000 Square Feet in Garden City
The New York State Court System has leased 16,000 square feet at 100 Quentin Roosevelt Boulevard for judges’ chambers and nonjudicial staff offices, according to Long Island Business News. The report did not give an opening date.
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Northwell Signs Rockville Centre Office Lease
Northwell Health leased 1,800 square feet at 218 Sunrise Highway, according to Long Island Business News’ November 5 property roundup. The report identifies the lease but does not announce services or a public opening date for the space.
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Umberto’s Storefront Takes Shape in Jericho
Umberto’s is preparing a location at Jericho Shopping & Office Plaza on Jericho Turnpike. Its name is on the plaza directory, and reported photos show storefront work underway. An opening date, investment amount and hiring plans have not been announced.
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🌤️ WeatherWatch |
| Tuesday, November 10 High: lower 60s | Low: mid 40s ☀️ Sunny West wind 10–15 mph, gusting to 25 mph. |
| Wednesday, November 11 High: lower 60s | Low: mid 40s ☀️ Sunny for Veterans Day Clouds increase overnight. |
| Thursday, November 12 High: upper 50s | Low: lower 40s 🌦️ Mostly cloudy; afternoon rain chance Rain chance: 50% by day, 80% overnight. |
| Nassau County, NY: southern Nassau forecast Temperatures in °F. Local conditions may vary. Source: National Weather Service |
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What’s Happening in Nassau
Tuesday, November 10 • Local picks for the days ahead.
Anti-Bullying Workshop
Tuesday, November 10, 7–8:45 PM
Massapequa Public Library, Bar Harbour, Massapequa Park
An adult workshop offers parents practical guidance. Check the library for attendance details. View event →
AdvoKids: Veteran’s Day
Wednesday, November 11, 11–11:30 AM or noon–12:30 PM
Long Island Children’s Museum, Garden City
Learn about Navy veteran and code breaker Julia Parsons. Included with museum admission; day-of tickets are required. View event →
Cowboy Junkies
Thursday, November 12, 7:30 PM
Tilles Center, Krasnoff Theater, Brookville
Hear a career-spanning concert. Tickets required. View event →
Syosset Street Fair
Sunday, November 15, 10 AM–5 PM
Syosset
Browse vendors at the rescheduled street fair. Check the organizer for the route and weather updates. View event →
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All times are local. Check the organizers for registration, ticket availability, fees, and schedule changes.
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