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It’s Friday—time to wrap up the week with a look at what’s making news, what’s bringing smiles, and what’s happening this weekend in Nassau County. From local wins to fun finds, here’s your Friday rundown.

Fun Fact Spotlight:
🌽 Farming Roots: Long before suburbia, Nassau was home to extensive farming communities. Areas like East Meadow and Plainview were once rich with potato fields and corn crops, a tradition still reflected in local harvest festivals.

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🏢 $15M Apartment Project Approved for Hempstead
🏗️ Soar N Bounce Brings Family Fun to Westbury
🛍️ Haven Well Within Opens First-Ever Store at Roosevelt Field
🍱 Matsuya Finds New Home in Roslyn
🕯️ Now Open at Tanger Outlets: Loide & Co. Brings Clean Candles + Community to Riverhead
🗓️ Upcoming Events and Things To Do!

🏢 $15M Apartment Project Approved for Hempstead

A new $15 million apartment development is coming to downtown Hempstead. The Town of Hempstead IDA has granted preliminary approval for tax incentives to support a 36-unit project at 160 Marvin Ave., currently used as a parking lot. The three-story building will include 20 one-bedroom and 16 two-bedroom rentals — with 20% of units designated as affordable and workforce housing. Developers Aisha Hussain and Ran Nizam secured financing through New York State’s Small Building Participation Program, aimed at expanding affordable rentals. Construction is set to begin by year’s end and finish in about 18 months, as part of a broader plan to revitalize the area. A second 96-unit project on nearby Cooper Street is also in the works.

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🏗️ Soar N Bounce Brings Family Fun to Westbury

The former Century 21 site at 1085 Old Country Road is getting a $3M makeover — and trampoline park Soar N Bounce is moving in. The indoor adventure park leased 55,000 sq. ft. in the newly redeveloped space, marking its first Long Island location. Expect zip lines, arcade games, basketball, and birthday-ready fun by next year.

🛍️ Haven Well Within Opens First-Ever Store at Roosevelt Field

Haven Well Within, a national women’s apparel brand known for luxe loungewear and eco-friendly fabrics, just opened its first-ever retail store — right here on Long Island. The 1,774-square-foot space at Roosevelt Field blends minimalist design with curated sleepwear, cashmere, beauty, and home goods. The brand is backed by Talbots and counts Oprah as a fan.

🍱 Matsuya Finds New Home in Roslyn

Great Neck’s beloved sushi spot Matsuya has quietly reopened inside Delicacies Gourmet in Roslyn. While the setting feels more deli than date night, the sushi hasn’t missed a beat — from sashimi pizza to the fan-favorite Matsuya Dream roll. After nearly 30 years in Great Neck, the tradition lives on (just with a side of Boar’s Head).

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🌤️ WeatherWatch

🌤️ Friday, November 7
High: 57°F | Low: 47°F
🌞 Mostly sunny — light clouds, gentle breeze

🌥️ Saturday, November 8
High: 60°F | Low: 48°F
🌤️ Clouds rolling in by afternoon — mild temperatures

🌧️ Sunday, November 9
High: 63°F | Low: 49°F
💧 82% chance — steady rain and overcast skies

🕯️ Now Open at Tanger Outlets: Loide & Co. Brings Clean Candles + Community to Riverhead

Long Island just got a little brighter. Loide & Co., the beloved woman-owned, toxin-free candle brand, has officially opened its first brick-and-mortar store at Tanger Outlets in Riverhead.

Founded by local healthcare worker and clean-living advocate Loide DiPippa, this new space is more than a store — it’s a cozy, creative hub for the community. Visitors can shop handmade 100% soy candles, customize scents, refill favorites, join classes, and even browse permanent jewelry or join the monthly book club.

Stop by and support a business that shines with purpose, passion, and a whole lot of heart.
📍 1770 W Main St, Unit 208, Riverhead, NY

🎡Fair Days & Fun Ways

What’s Happening This Weekend in Nassau County

Saturday, November 8

Indoor Garage Sale
📍 Knights of Columbus
9:00 AM | Glen Cove

Long Beach Farmers Market
📍 Kennedy Plaza
9:00 AM | Long Beach

Kids Carnival & Bake Sale
📍 St. Stephen’s Episcopal Church
10:00 AM | Port Washington
Kid Friendly / Free Event

East Meadow Fall Art, Craft and Gift Fair
📍 Eisenhower Park
10:00 AM | East Meadow

Plainedge PTA Holiday Vendor Fair
📍 Plainedge High School
3:00 PM | North Massapequa

Sunday, November 9

North Bellmore Harvest Flea Market
📍 Bellmore Train Station Parking Lot
8:00 AM | North Bellmore
Kid Friendly

Franklin Holiday Farmers Market 
📍 American Legion
10:00 AM | Franklin, NY

Paint with a Princess
 📍 Sparkle On Stage Cultural Arts Center
10:30 AM | Freeport
Kid Friendly

📣 Civic & Social Happenings

Friday, November 7

Healing Sangha – A Monthly Healing Circle
📍 Revolution Yoga
7:00 PM | Rockville Centre

Rosa Lee Young Childhood Center Bingo Fundraiser
📍 American Legion Hall
7:00 PM | Rockville Centre

Fundraiser to Benefit Our Veterans
📍 American Legion Post 1066
7:30 PM | Massapequa

Rockin’ Robin’s Monthly Dance Party: Hustle & Salsa Night
📍 The Winner’s Circle
8:00 PM | Westbury

Saturday, November 8

Terry Fator Live at Flagstar
📍 Flagstar at Westbury Music Fair
8:00 PM | Westbury

Restorative Yoga Teacher Training – Yoga Alliance Certification
📍 Revolution Yoga
8:00 AM | Rockville Centre

Intuitive Empath Readings with Cloe Dina
📍 Twin Flame Crystal Boutique
12:00 PM | Bethpage

Puppy Yoga: Stretch, Smile, & Snuggle
📍 Revolution Yoga
12:30 PM | Rockville Centre

Wagyu, Whiskey & Wine Dinner 
📍 Morton’s The Steakhouse
6:30 PM | Great Neck

Hardscrabble Comedy Show
📍 Hardscrabble Theater
8:00 PM | Farmingdale

Sunday, November 9

Glass Painting Workshop
📍 Modern Terrarium Bar
10:30 AM | Rockville Centre

Fall Bridal Showcase
📍 200 East Shore Dr
1:00 PM | Massapequa

50th Anniversary Jubilee Ball
📍 Coral House
5:00 PM | Baldwin

Diwali Gala Dinner 2025
📍 The Metropolitan
5:00 PM | Glen Cove

Best Buy Presents: Bowers & Wilkins Abbey Road Experience Tour
📍 Best Buy
6:00 PM | Westbury

🏈Sports Events 

Friday, November 7

Seton Hall Pirates vs. Wagner Seahawks
📍 Walsh Gymnasium
7:30 PM | South Orange, NJ

NBA Cup: Brooklyn Nets vs. Detroit Pistons
📍 Barclays Center
7:30 PM | Brooklyn, NY

New York Islanders vs. Minnesota Wild
📍 UBS Arena
7:30 PM | Elmont, NY

Saturday, November 8

Cibao New York Cup: Gigantes del Cibao vs. Águilas Cibaeñas
📍 Citi Field
4:00 PM | Flushing, NY

Stony Brook Seawolves vs. Maine Black Bears
📍 Stony Brook Arena
5:00 PM | Stony Brook, NY

New York Rangers vs. New York Islanders
📍 Madison Square Garden
7:00 PM | New York, NY

Sunday, November 9

Rutgers Scarlet Knights Women’s Basketball vs. Stony Brook Seawolves
📍 Jersey Mike’s Arena
2:00 PM | Piscataway, NJ

Long Island Nets vs. Capital City Go-Go
📍 Nassau Veterans Memorial Coliseum
3:00 PM | Uniondale, NY

Cibao New York Cup: Gigantes del Cibao vs. Águilas Cibaeñas
📍 Citi Field
4:00 PM | Flushing, NY

🎸 Live Music

Friday, November 7

Tiger Rose at The Nutty Irishman 
📍 The Nutty Irishman
7:00 PM | Farmingdale

JNC @ EGP! (Jerry & The Newcomers Live)
📍 EGP Land & Sea
7:00 PM | Island Park

The Roof Where It Happens: Broadway Dance Party
📍 Allegria Hotel Rooftop
7:00 PM | Long Beach

Long Island Sounds: Mountain Maidens
 📍 Ethical Humanist Society of Long Island
7:30 PM | Garden City

Chicago Rewired – The Premier Chicago Tribute Band
📍 My Father’s Place at The Roslyn
8:00 PM | Roslyn

Saturday, November 8

The Paper Rose Project Fundraiser
📍 Mulcahy’s Pub & Concert Hall
1:00 PM | Wantagh

North Mississippi Allstars
📍 Jeanne Rimsky Theater at Landmark on Main Street
7:00 PM | Port Washington

Rocking for Ronda Fundraiser 
📍 Cabana Mexican American Restaurant
7:00 PM | Long Beach

Holiday Boat Parade
📍 DOX, 10 Broadway
7:30 PM | Island Park

The 516seven Returns to Sullivan’s Quay 
📍 Sullivan’s Quay
8:30 PM | Port Washington

Touch the 80s! Bringing 80’s New Wave to the Nutty 🎶 
📍 The Nutty Irishman
8:00 PM | Farmingdale

Bloody Sabbath Live at It’s About Time
 📍 It’s About Time Cocktail Lounge
8:00 PM | Farmingdale

Sunday, November 9

Four Seasons in Music: Autumn’s Graceful Waltz
📍 Hempstead House, Sands Point Preserve
3:00 PM | Port Washington

North Mississippi Allstars
📍 Jeanne Rimsky Theater
7:00 PM | Port Washington

Nirvair Pannu Live in New York
📍 John Cranford Adams Playhouse – Hofstra University
7:00 PM | Hempstead

North Mississippi Allstars 
📍 Landmark on Main Street
7:00 PM | Port Washington

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