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🌊Nassau Art Museum Wins Again, Australian Coffee Arrives in Great Neck

🌊Nassau Art Museum Wins Again, Australian Coffee Arrives in Great Neck

Roslyn museum named Best Art Gallery on Long Island; L’AMI Café brings specialty Australian brews to local coffee lovers.

516 Update
January 22, 2026

Hello Nassau! Let’s Talk What’s New & What’s Next
As the weekend starts to come into focus, new updates continue to roll in across Nassau County. Today’s issue highlights what’s unfolding locally and what you may want to plan around, whether you’re looking ahead a few days or just staying informed.

Fun Fact Spotlight:
Long Island communities were home to several early local chapters of the NAACP, including branches in towns like Hempstead and Freeport, which played ongoing roles in advocating for equal rights, fair housing, and community support throughout the 20th century.

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Today’s Edition:
🏆 Nassau County Museum of Art Wins Top Honors Again
☕ Great Neck Café Gets Australian Coffee Upgrade
🗓️ Upcoming Events and Things To Do!

🏆 Nassau County Museum of Art Wins Top Honors Again

The Nassau County Museum of Art in Roslyn just scored the Best Art Museum/Gallery award on Long Island for the second year running. Right now, you can check out "Real, Surreal, and Photoreal" through March 2026, featuring works from Salvador Dalí and John Currin. The museum sits on 145 acres of gorgeous grounds and keeps bringing fresh exhibitions to the community.

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☕ Great Neck Café Gets Australian Coffee Upgrade

L'AMI Bakery & Cafe in Great Neck is now pouring Ten Thousand Coffee, an Australian brand bringing premium blends to the neighborhood. This partnership gives locals access to specialty coffee that's hard to find around here. It's another example of local businesses working together to give residents something special.

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🌤️ WeatherWatch

🌦️ Thursday, January 22
High: 41°F | Low: 30°F
💧 55% chance — clouds most of the day, sprinkles late

🌧️ Friday, January 23
High: 45°F | Low: 31°F
💧 72% chance — steady rain with gloomy, overcast skies

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Flux Coffee – Farmingdale, NY
Originally a cold brew startup in Berkeley, Flux now brings its small-batch roasting and manual brewing approach to Long Island. With a focus on transparency, ethical sourcing, and education, Flux aims to serve more than coffee—it serves community.

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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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