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🌊 Hempstead Apartments Sold for $107M, Roslyn Grist Mill Restoration Progresses
New owners plan $23M in renovations while preserving affordability; historic mill receives siding as restoration moves forward.
516 Update
January 21, 2026
Hello Nassau! Let’s Talk What’s New & What’s Next
We’ve reached the middle of the week, and there’s a steady mix of community news, local developments, and events filling the calendar. Today’s rundown focuses on what people are paying attention to right now and what may shape the rest of the week.
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🏢 Hempstead Gets $107M Apartment Upgrade
🏛️ Historic Roslyn Grist Mill Gets Fresh Look
🗓️ Upcoming Events and Things To Do!
🏢 Hempstead Gets $107M Apartment Upgrade
Hudson Valley Property Group bought a 420-unit complex in Hempstead for $107M and will pump $23M into renovations. The goal is keeping housing affordable—99% of units will stay income-based through Section 8, with residents paying max 30% of their income toward rent.
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🏛️ Historic Roslyn Grist Mill Gets Fresh Look
The Roslyn Grist Mill restoration hits a new milestone with white pine siding samples now visible on the western side. The work follows a completed cedar roof from November, with full siding installation expected by summer 2026.
🌤️ WeatherWatch
🌥️ Wednesday, January 21
High: 37°F | Low: 30°F
💧 6% chance — afternoon clouds rolling in, still dry
🌦️ Thursday, January 22
High: 41°F | Low: 30°F
💧 55% chance — clouds most of the day, sprinkles late
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🎉 WHAT’S HAPPENING THIS WEEK IN
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🌦 Rain or shine, Nassau is full of things to do!
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