🌊 Long Island Awarded $56M for Local Projects, Morning Rose Café Reopens in Bellmore

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We’ve reached the middle of the week, and there’s a steady mix of community news, local developments, and events filling the calendar. Today’s rundown focuses on what people are paying attention to right now and what may shape the rest of the week.

Fun Fact Spotlight:
Old Bethpage Village Restoration recreates 19th-century winter life, with period homes, barns, and workshops showing how Long Islanders cooked, heated their homes, and prepared for the cold in the 1800s.

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💰 Long Island Lands $56M Economic Boost
☕ Morning Rose Café Makes a Comeback in Bellmore
🗓️ Upcoming Events and Things To Do!

💰 Long Island Lands $56M Economic Boost

Long Island just scored $56.4 million to fund economic development projects across Nassau and Suffolk counties. The money will support 29 local projects, including waterfront revitalization in Mastic, housing infrastructure in Patchogue, and childcare expansion in Bridgehampton. Another $30 million goes toward connecting the region's research and manufacturing sectors with NYC's tech scene.
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516 Update Community Guide

Discover how geographic and coastal factors that influence winter conditions in Nassau County shape forecasts, tides, and planning tips.

☕ Morning Rose Café Makes a Comeback in Bellmore

After closing its doors in September, Morning Rose Café is back open under new ownership. The brunch spot ran for 12 years before the original owner handed things over to a longtime server and customer. They've kept the menu mostly the same and given the walls a fresh coat of green paint.
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🌤️ WeatherWatch

☁️ Wednesday, January 14
High: 49°F | Low: 38°F
💧 52% chance — cloudy with a slight chance of light rain

🌦️ Thursday, January 15
High: 46°F | Low: 36°F
💧 61% chance — light showers, clouds clearing later

Blooms That Speak from the Heart: Blooms in Bunches, Merrick

There’s something comforting about a neighborhood flower shop that knows just how to brighten a day. Blooms in Bunches in Merrick has been doing exactly that—with creativity, heart, and same-day delivery to prove it. From elegant sympathy arrangements to joyful seasonal bouquets, their designs feel both personal and artful. Whether you’re planning a celebration or simply sending love, this local gem delivers beauty, every time.

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