🌊 Long Beach Condo Plan Advances, Freeport Gets Flood-Protection Funds

Hello Nassau! Let’s Talk What’s New & What’s Next
We’re starting the week on the South Shore, where Long Beach is moving a smaller waterfront condo plan forward and Freeport is putting federal dollars toward flood protection. It’s a reminder that growth near the water has to be judged by more than new homes. It also has to work when the streets flood.

— Janine, Mo and Nick

Today’s Edition: 
🌊 Long Beach waterfront condo plan moves forward
🚰 Freeport gets $1.1M for flood-mitigation pump station
🗓️ Upcoming Events and Things To Do!

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Jericho had a name change before name changes were trendy. The hamlet was called Lusum until 1692, when it became Jericho.

🌊 Long Beach waterfront condo plan moves forward

A scaled-down $108 million waterfront condo plan is moving ahead at 530 West Broadway in Long Beach, the former Hebrew Academy of Long Beach site. The proposal now calls for 106 condo units, reduced from an earlier 154-unit plan, with two eight-story towers, 213 parking spaces, and public seating along the boardwalk.

The project is still moving through the review process, with the Nassau County Planning Commission involved and a public hearing expected in summer 2026. For Long Beach, the proposal brings a familiar South Shore question into focus: how to add new housing and investment near the waterfront while still taking community concerns, coastal planning, and flood risk seriously.

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🚰 Freeport gets $1.1M for flood-mitigation pump station

Freeport has been awarded a $1.1 million FEMA pre-disaster mitigation grant to build a pump station near Sea Breeze Park, close to the Nautical Mile. The project is designed to help reduce flooding in a neighborhood that has dealt with nuisance flooding, emergency vehicle damage, and response delays.

The planned infrastructure includes rainwater pumps and a backflow valve, giving Freeport another tool to manage flooding before it becomes a bigger public safety problem. It is a practical investment for a South Shore village where flood mitigation is not optional.

🌤️ WeatherWatch

Monday, June 22
High: 76°F | Low: 64°F
☔ Rainy day ahead, with storms possible at night

Tuesday, June 23
High: 79°F | Low: 67°F
⛈️ Morning storms, then clearing up later

Wednesday, June 24
High: 81°F | Low: 64°F
☀️ Sunny, bright, and the best outdoor day

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Nassau Events Worth Knowing This Week

Here are a few local events to keep on your calendar, including family activities, community gatherings, live music, food events, and weekend plans across the county.

Before you go, check the event page for registration, parking, weather updates, and schedule changes.

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