🍝 La Nonna's Pasta Cooks Up Big Growth with New $3.9M Home

A beloved Long Island pasta maker takes a big step forward, buying a massive new space to make more of their Italian favorites.

La Nonna's Pasta, a well-known name in Nassau County's food scene, recently bought a huge 20,000-square-foot building in Deer Park. They paid $3.9 million for the space, showing just how well they're doing and how much they plan to grow.

The timing couldn't be better. More and more people want good, local food these days, and La Nonna's has built quite a following. With this bigger space, they can stock more grocery store shelves and supply more restaurants. That means whether you're cooking at home or eating out, you'll probably see more of their pasta around town.

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🚦 East Hills Takes Action on Speed Safety

East Hills village plans to install electronic speed signs after getting lots of complaints about fast drivers. They're also looking to fix up local playgrounds, making things safer for kids and families who live there.

🏖️ Beach Revival: Crescent Beach Getting Ready for Swimming

Glen Cove's Crescent Beach, closed for 18 years due to bacteria, is getting ready to welcome back swimmers. The city is working with engineers on new water treatment methods, backed by $200,000 grant from Nassau County.

🌳 Historic Garden Party to Save 1930s Trellis

The Nassau County Museum of Art is throwing a cool garden party on September 27 to fix up an old trellis from the 1930s. The Metamorphosis: Trellis & Garden Benefit will have after-hours tours, drinks, and snacks for $75 per ticket. The 30-foot teak trellis needs some TLC - it hasn't been fixed up since 1990.

7 Best Sources for Long Island Christmas Events in 2025

Discover the top 7 guides & ticket sites for Long Island Christmas events. Our 2025 roundup covers light shows, festivals, and concerts across Nassau & Suffolk.

🌤️ WeatherWatch

☁️ September 23
High: 74°F | Low: 66°F
🌥️ A mix of sun and clouds with skies getting cloudier as the day goes on — mild and easygoing.

⛅ September 24
High: 75°F | Low: 64°F
🌤️ Warm and mostly cloudy — a summer-like day sneaking into fall!

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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 👇

🎡Fair Days & Fun Ways

What’s Happening This Weekend in Nassau County

Saturday, September 27th

Graceful Harvest Festival ft. Suburban Brothers Band
Grace Episcopal Church
⏰ 11:00 AM – 3:00 PM | Massapequa

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

Sunday, September 28th

29th Annual Italian Feast & Festival
North Broadway
⏰ 11:00 AM – 6:00 PM | North Massapequa

4th Annual Glen Cove Fall Family Festival
YMCA
⏰ 11:00 AM – 4:00 PM | Glen Cove

📣 Civic & Social Happenings

Tuesday, September 23rd

Goat Yoga at Starkie Brothers
Starkie Brothers Garden Center
⏰ 6:00 PM | Farmingdale

Padre Pio Daily Reflections Book Talk & Signing
The Advent Shop
⏰ 7:00 PM | Massapequa

Wednesday, September 24th

Panaghia of Island Park – 7th Annual Golf Outing 
Lido Beach Golf Course
⏰ 10:00 AM | Island Park

Decoupage Pumpkin Adult Workshop
Elmont, NY
⏰ 7:00 PM | Elmont

Thursday, September 25th

Fall Fusion Networking Luncheon
American Legion Post 1066
⏰ 12:00 PM | Massapequa

Friday, September 26th

Disenchanted!
Hardscrabble Theater
⏰ Sept 26 & 27 at 8:00 PM,
Sept 28 at 3:00 PM | Farmingdale

Saturday, September 27th

Fall Yoga and Wellness Day Retreat
Emerge Holistics
⏰ 11:00 AM – 4:00 PM | Merrick

Skate, Grill & Chill 3
Long Beach Recreation Center
⏰ 1:00 PM | Long Beach

Sunday, September 28th

Reiki Level 2 | Embody and Share
Emerge Holistics
⏰ 10:30 AM | Massapequa

HHBR Baskets & Bulldogs Fundraiser
Merrick Golf Course Club House
⏰ 1:00 PM | Merrick

🏈 Sports Events 

Tuesday, September 23rd

NHL Preseason: New York Rangers vs. Boston Bruins
Madison Square Garden
⏰ 7:00 PM | New York, NY

New York Yankees vs. Chicago White Sox
Yankee Stadium
⏰ 7:05 PM | Bronx, NY

Wednesday, September 24th

Ryder Cup Golf – Wednesday Round
Bethpage Black Course
⏰ 8:00 AM | Old Bethpage

New York Yankees vs. Chicago White Sox
Yankee Stadium
⏰ 7:05 PM | Bronx, NY

Thursday, September 25th

Ryder Cup Golf – Bethpage Black Course (Thursday Pass)
Bethpage Black Course
⏰ 8:00 AM | Old Bethpage

New York Rangers vs. New York Islanders (Preseason)
Madison Square Garden
⏰ 7:00 PM | New York

Friday, September 26th

New York Yankees vs. Baltimore Orioles
Yankee Stadium
⏰ 7:05 PM | Bronx, NY

Saturday, September 27th

40+ VeteRun 2025
Willow Garden
⏰ 7:00 AM | Garden City

Fordham Rams vs. Holy Cross Crusaders
Coffey Field
⏰ 1:00 PM | Bronx, NY

Sunday, September 28th

Brooklyn FC vs. Fort Lauderdale United FC
Maimonides Park
⏰ 3:00 PM | Brooklyn, NY

🎸 Live Music

Thursday, September 25th

Live Music by Logan Whaley
The Villager
⏰ 6:00 PM | Farmingdale

Sparks – A Tribute to Coldplay 
My Father’s Place
⏰ 8:00 PM | Roslyn

Friday, September 26th

Live Music by Landline
The Villager
⏰ 6:00 PM | Farmingdale

Fistful of Steel – Tribute to Rage Against the Machine
Mulcahy’s Pub & Concert Hall
⏰ Doors 7:00 PM | Show 8:00 PM | Wantagh

Saturday, September 27th

Logan Whaley
Borrelli's Taproom
⏰ 7:00 PM | Long Beach

Totally 80s: A Tribute to the Legends
Madison Theatre at Molloy University
⏰ 7:30 PM | Rockville Centre

Sunday, September 28th

A Witch's Brew at ToH Car Show Fall Finale 
Town Park Point Lookout
⏰ 2:00 PM | Lido Beach

The South Shore Symphony – Musical Comedians 
Madison Theatre at Molloy University
⏰ 3:00 PM | Rockville Centre

Pet insurance could help you offset rising veterinary costs

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