🏥 Hospital Gets $4M to Help Nurses Shine

Great news for Rockville Centre! Mercy Hospital just got a huge gift - $4 million from the Mother Cabrini Health Foundation. This money will help nurses who have been working super hard, especially since COVID hit.

The grant will do so much good. It's going to give nurses more chances to grow in their careers and get the support they need when things get tough. When nurses are doing well, patients get better care - it's that simple!

This is such exciting news for everyone in the community. Better support for nurses means better healthcare for all of us. It's a win-win that will make a real difference in people's lives.

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💼 Summer Jobs Program Brings $4.1M to Long Island Youth

Good news for young people in Long Island! A new $4.1 million funding boost is coming to help create summer jobs for kids from low-income families. This money will open doors for many teenagers who want to work and learn new skills. Nassau County teens will get a chance to join different local businesses and organizations to learn what it's like to have a job. These early work experiences can really make a difference in preparing them for future careers.

🔔 Historic Bell Tower Gets New Life in East Rockaway

There’s something special happening at East Rockaway High. Thanks to a $250K boost from voters—without raising taxes—the school’s beloved bell tower is getting a $563K makeover.
The original bell will ring again, weather-worn materials will be refreshed, and everything’s set to shine by September 2025.
It’s more than a renovation—it’s a heartfelt community win, honoring the past and investing in the future.

NEWSBites

🏌️ Bethpage Gets Ready to Tee Off
The Ryder Cup is swinging into Bethpage Black this September, and it’s a huge deal. Expect top golfers from the U.S. and Europe, packed hotels, and a big boost for local businesses. Planning to go? Tickets are flying fast!

🤖 Baldwin’s Robot Team Crushes It
Shoutout to Team Chaos Inc. from Baldwin High! They brought brains and bots to the Long Island Regional at Hofstra — and held their own against some seriously tough competition.

🎉 Elmont Parade Set to Bring the Energy
Get ready, Elmont! The Paul Sapienza Parade is back on June 7 — right in time for Belmont Stakes Day. Music, fun, and a whole lot of hometown pride are on the way.

🌤️ WeatherWatch

⛅ June 5th
High: 92°F | Low: 70°F
☁️ Increasing cloudiness — warm and dry

🌩️ June 6th
High: 91°F | Low: 73°F
⛈️ 15% chance — cloudy with isolated storms late

🌧️ June 7th
High: 88°F | Low: 70°F
💧 58% chance — late showers under cloudy skies

⛈️ June 8th
High: 88°F | Low: 70°F
🌧️ 99% chance — thunderstorms and overcast all day

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🎉 WHAT’S HAPPENING THIS WEEK IN
NASSAU COUNTY

Summer vibes, local gems, and plenty to explore — from live music to outdoor fairs, here’s what’s heating up around town this week. 👇

🎡Fair Days & Fun Ways

What’s Happening This Weekend in Nassau County

Sea Cliff Garage Sale Day
📍 Sea Cliff

Franklin Square Street Fair
📍 Franklin Square

Farmingdale Spring Street Fair
📍 Farmingdale

Annual Memory Walk & Spring Festival
📍 Massapequa

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📣 Civic & Social Happenings

Thursday, June 5th

Biggest Long Island Eid Bazaar
📍 Uniondale

Friday, June 6th

Famous Food Festival
📍 Deer Park

Annual Eid Bazaar at Elks Lodge
📍 New Hyde Park

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🏈 Sports Events 

Saturday, June 7th

Summer Showdown 16 Game League
📍 North Massapequa

Sunday, June 8th

MLB Pitch Hit Run
📍 West Hempstead

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🎸 Live Music

Thursday, June 5th

Jazz Night at Speak Easy Tapas Bar
📍 East Rockaway

Friday, June 6th

M80s: The World’s Largest 80s Party
📍 Wantagh

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