🌟 Long Beach Gets Best Credit Score in 14 Years

Great news for Long Beach! The city just got its best credit score since 2009 from Moody's Investors Service, moving up to Aa2. This means the city can borrow money at lower interest rates, which is good news for everyone's wallet. What got Long Beach this gold star? A mix of smart money management, a strong local economy, and more tax money coming in. This isn't just about numbers - it's about making life better for people who live here. The city can now spend more on things that matter, like fixing parks and roads, without breaking the bank.

The good news doesn't stop there. When the city saves money on loans, it can put more cash into programs that help the community. City leaders are excited about what this means for the future. This shows Long Beach is doing things right with its money. It's like getting an A+ on a really important test!

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NEWSBites

🥟 Famous Queens Dumpling Shop Expands to Great Neck

White Bear, the popular Flushing dumpling spot, just opened at 6A Bond Street in Great Neck. The new shop offers a smaller menu of 17 items, including their famous spicy wontons. Open Thursday to Tuesday, 11am-8pm.

🌺 Rockville Centre Gets a Beauty Boost

A new Beautification Council has formed to spruce up Village Avenue and Long Beach Road. Local residents, business owners, and leaders are teaming up to add landscaping, art, and better walking paths to make the area more welcoming.

🥖 Cobs Bread Hits Pause on Long Island Growth

The Australian bakery chain closed its Plainview store and canceled plans for Carle Place. They're now focusing on their successful Merrick and Oceanside locations. The company says it's taking a smarter approach to U.S. growth.

Eisenhower Park Golf A Golfer's Essential Guide

Discover everything about Eisenhower Park Golf. This guide covers the Red, White, and Blue courses, tee times, rates, and insider tips for your next round.

🌤️ WeatherWatch

⛅ Wednesday, October 8
High: 79°F | Low: 62°F
🌥️ Sunshine early, with clouds moving in during the afternoon

☁️ Thursday, October 9
High: 78°F | Low: 62°F
🌥️ Clouds thickening through the day, chance of light showers later

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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, October 11th

Fall Festival and Costume Parade 
📍 Kennedy Plaza
10:00 AM | Long Beach, NY
Saturday, October 11, 2025 – Sunday, October 12, 2025
🧸 Kid-Friendly 

Mill Neck Manor Apple Festival 2025 
📍 Mill Neck Manor
10:00 AM | Mill Neck, NY
Saturday, October 11, 2025 – Sunday, October 12, 2025
🧸 Kid-Friendly 

Columbus Weekend Fair & Carnival 
📍 Farmingdale Fire Department, Main Street
5:00 PM | Farmingdale, NY
Dates: 10/11/2024 - 10/14/2024
🧸 Kid-Friendly 

Sunday, October 12th

Rockville Centre
Farmers Market
7:00 AM – 12:00 PM | Rockville Centre, NY

 Great Neck Farmers Market
Firefighters Park
10:00 AM – 2:00 PM | Great Neck, NY

Farmers Market
Farmingdale Village Green
10:00 AM – 2:00 PM | Farmingdale, NY

📣 Civic & Social Happenings

Wednesday, October 8th

Country Line Dancing Lessons 
📍 Knights of Columbus
6:30 PM | Lynbrook

Tom Arnold
📍 Governor's At The Brokerage In Bellmore
7:00 PM | Bellmore, NY

Thursday, October 9th

Lynbrook Titans Football & Cheer Guest Bartender Night 
📍 Pearsall's Station
7:00 PM | Lynbrook, NY

Big Halloween Party – FemmeFever!
📍 Cancun Kitchen & Bar
8:00 PM | Hicksville, NY

Saturday, October 11th

Oktoberfest at Gala Fresh Farms
📍 Gala Fresh Farms
1:00 PM | Baldwin, NY

Movie & Snacks: Corpse Bride 
📍 The Merrick Library
2:30 PM | Merrick
🧸 Kid-Friendly

Sunday, October 12th

Wilbert A. Spencer, Sr. & Lillian H. Spencer Scholarship Gala
📍 Leonard’s Palazzo
5:00 PM | Great Neck, NY

IRA'SLIST with DJ MDW Power 78.7 Holiday
Weekend Masquerade Ball
Cancun Long Island
7:00 PM | Hicksville, NY

🏈 Sports Events 

Wednesday, October 8th

American League Division Series: New York Yankees vs. Toronto Blue Jays (Game 2, if necessary)
📍 Yankee Stadium
TBA | Bronx, NY
🗽 Home Game

Thursday, October 9th

NBA Preseason: New York Knicks vs. Minnesota Timberwolves
📍 Madison Square Garden
7:30 PM | New York, NY
🗽 Home Game!

Saturday, October 11th

Wagner Seahawks vs. Mercyhurst Lakers
📍 Wagner Stadium
12:00 PM | Staten Island, NY
🗽 Home Game!

Columbia Lions vs. Lehigh Mountain Hawks
📍 Kraft Field at Wien Stadium
12:00 PM | New York, NY
🗽 Home Game!

Sunday, October 12th

Army West Point Black Knights vs. Stonehill Skyhawks
📍 Tate Rink
4:00 PM | West Point, NY
🗽 Home Game!

New York Rangers vs. Washington Capitals
📍 Madison Square Garden
7:00 PM | New York, NY
🗽 Home Game

🎸 Live Music

Wednesday, October 8th

Billy Joel Tribute Show at Manhasset Theatre!
📍 Manhasset Cinemas
7:30 PM | Manhasset, NY

Thursday, October 9th

Bob Pinnola Live at the Polo Lounge
📍 Polo Lounge at Westbury Manor
6:30 PM | Westbury, NY

Mediterranean Nights “Greek Soirée Series”
📍 The Cove Restaurant & Oyster Bar
7:30 PM | Glen Cove, NY

Saturday, October 11th

TCB at The Villager
📍 The Villager Farmingdale
6:00 PM | Farmingdale, NY

Sufi Qawwali Night
📍 Jassi's
7:00 PM | New Hyde Park

Sunday, October 12th

Rusty Spur at Long Beach Fall Festival
📍 1 West Chester St
3:00 PM | Long Beach, NY

It's an Oktoberfest Sunday Funday at The Ocean Club
📍 Ocean Club
4:00 PM | Atlantic Beach, NY

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