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🌊 Holiday Beauty Deals Starting at $24 — Plus 1,000 Turkeys Donated in Valley Stream
Local beauty schools offer budget-friendly glam, and Green Acres Mall helps families in need with its annual Thanksgiving giveaway.
516 Update
December 08, 2025
Hello Nassau! Let’s Talk What’s New & What’s Next
It’s Monday, and we’re kicking off the week with fresh updates, inspiring local stories, and events you won’t want to miss. From community wins to hidden gems worth exploring, here’s what’s happening across Nassau County today—and what’s coming up next.
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Today’s Edition:
💅 Holiday Glam on a Budget
🛍️ Your Ultimate Guide to Smart Holiday Shopping
🦃1,000 Turkeys for Valley Stream Families
🌤️ WeatherWatch
Neighborhood Spotlight: A Timeless Home on Elm Street
🗓️ Upcoming Events and Things To Do!
💅 Holiday Glam on a Budget
Photo by: Newsday/J. Conrad Williams Jr.
Nassau County beauty schools are offering holiday hair and makeup services starting at just $24. Places like Brittany Beauty Academy in Levittown and Long Island Nail Skin & Hair Institute in Bethpage provide cuts, blowouts, facials, and more at huge discounts. Students get real-world training while you get salon-quality results without the steep price tag.
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516 Update Community Guide
Your Ultimate Guide to Smart Shopping on Holiday
Shopping on holiday in Nassau County? Get smart tips, exclusive deals, and must-visit outlets to maximize savings and fun on your trip.
🦃1,000 Turkeys for Valley Stream Families
Green Acres Mall just wrapped up its annual turkey giveaway, handing out 1,000 birds to local families in need. Community leaders and local groups teamed up to make sure neighbors could enjoy Thanksgiving dinner. The event brought people together and showed what community support looks like during the holidays.
🌤️ WeatherWatch
🌞 Monday, December 8
High: 34°F | Low: 22°F
💧 6% chance — mostly sunny skies showing off like it’s trying to win “Best Monday Ever.”
☀️ Tuesday, December 9
High: 41°F | Low: 36°F
💧 3% chance — bright, crisp, and so sunny it practically dares you to wear sunglasses in December.
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🎉 WHAT’S HAPPENING THIS WEEK IN
NASSAU COUNTY
🌦 Rain or shine, Nassau is full of things to do!
From local fairs to live music and community events, there’s always something happening across the county. Grab your calendar — and maybe an umbrella — and see what’s coming up this week 👇
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