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🏛️ Great Neck's New Chapter: Village Hall Rising From the Ashes

Three years after a lightning strike turned the old Great Neck Village Hall into ashes, the community is ready for a fresh start. The new $14 million building will soon take shape at 765 Middle Neck Road, right across from where temporary trailers have been keeping things running.

Mayor Pedram Bral is excited about what's coming. The new building won't just be another government office - it's being designed to really mean something to the people who live here. It's going to be brighter and more open than the old one, which felt too dark and cramped.

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How 433 Investors Unlocked 400X Return Potential

Institutional investors back startups to unlock outsized returns. Regular investors have to wait. But not anymore. Thanks to regulatory updates, some companies are doing things differently.

Take Revolut. In 2016, 433 regular people invested an average of $2,730. Today? They got a 400X buyout offer from the company, as Revolut’s valuation increased 89,900% in the same timeframe.

No wonder 10K+ everyday people are taking the chance on Pacaso.

Founded by a former Zillow exec, Pacaso’s co-ownership tech reshapes the $1.3T vacation home market. They’ve earned $110M+ in gross profit to date, including 41% YoY growth in 2024 alone. They even reserved the Nasdaq ticker PCSO.

The same institutional investors behind Uber, Venmo, and eBay backed Pacaso. And you can join them. But not for long. Pacaso’s investment opportunity ends September 18.

Invest While You Still Can

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🏠 Making Homes Better for Everyone

A wonderful story is unfolding in Valley Stream, where a local nonprofit called Rescuing Families is helping the Reyes family by making their home easier to use with a wheelchair.

The team is building a new ramp and opening up the layout inside. These changes will make a big difference in how the family moves around their home. It's all about making life better and more comfortable for everyone who lives there.

NEWSBites

🌊 Summer Extended at TOBAY Beach!

Good news for beach lovers! Oyster Bay is keeping TOBAY Beach open on weekends through September 14th. Visitors can still enjoy swimming, sunbathing, and beach picnics during these bonus days of summer fun.

🍽️ Long Island's New Food Star

317 Main Street in Farmingdale just got named the Best American Restaurant on Long Island for 2025. Chef Eric LeVine serves up creative takes on classic dishes, like fancy Coney Island hot dogs and smoked salmon. The spot mixes industrial style with local art for a cool dining experience.

🎉 Canz Makes Waves in Long Beach

Canz just opened its third Long Island spot in Long Beach. The new location fits right in with the area's new public drinking rules, making it perfect for a fun night out. It's part of Long Beach's growing entertainment scene.

Cut Costs. Not Corners.

Economic pressure is rising,  and doing more with less has become the new reality. But surviving a downturn isn’t about stretching yourself thinner; it’s about protecting what matters most. 

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— $400 OFF Custom Signs This Fall

Make your business shine before the holidays with a custom sign that works as hard as you do. Mineola Signs & Awnings, a trusted signage expert serving NY, NJ, and CT, is offering an exclusive $400 OFF custom signage builds through September 30.

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Over 2,400 businesses already trust them — now it’s your turn to stand out.

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🌤️ WeatherWatch

⛅ Wednesday, September 3
High: 73°F | Low: 62°F
Mostly cloudy, but still warm—great day for a stroll or midweek pick-me-up treat! 🍦

☁️ Thursday, September 4
High: 74°F | Low: 67°F
Clouds roll in, but don’t let them stop the fun—perfect weather for getting things done! ✅

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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, September 6th

Seaford Farmers Market at Seaford Railroad Station 
7:00 AM – 12:00 PM | Seaford, NY

Farmers Market at Eisenhower Park
9:00 AM – 1:00 PM | East Meadow, NY

Sunday, September 7th 

Great Neck Farmers Market @ Firefighters Park
10:00 AM – 2:00 PM | Great Neck, NY

📣 Civic & Social Happenings

Wednesday, September 3rd

Big Brothers Big Sisters of Long Island Info Session – Become a Defender of Potential
📌 Big Brothers Big Sisters of Long Island
Westbury, NY | 7:00 PM

Music Bingo
📌 Shore House Bar & Grill
Long Beach, NY | 8:00 PM – 10:00 PM

Thursday, September 4th

Italian Festival
📌 North Hempstead Beach Park (Lot 2)
Port Washington, NY

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🏈 Sports Events 

Wednesday, September 3rd

US Open Tennis Championships:
Quarterfinal – Session 21 
📌 Arthur Ashe Stadium
Flushing, NY | 11:30 AM

Thursday, September 4th

Hudson Valley Renegades vs. Greensboro Grasshoppers 
📌 Heritage Financial Park
Fishkill, NY | 6:05 PM

Staten Island FerryHawks vs. Hagerstown Flying Boxcars
 📌 SIUH Community Park
Staten Island, NY | 4:00 PM

🎸 Live Music

Wednesday, September 3rd

Wednesday Night at American Beauty Bar & Grill
📌American Beauty Bar & Grill
Bethpage | 6:00 PM - 9:00 PM

Thursday, September 4th

Live Music Thursday Nights
📌 Centre Station
Rockville Centre, NY | 4:00 PM – 10:00 PM

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