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🌊Manhasset’s $41M Repair List and The Beacon’s 2027 Return
A $41M repair list lands in Manhasset, and Port Washington gets its first real glimpse of The Beacon’s return.
516 Update
March 02, 2026
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Hello Nassau! Let’s Talk What’s New & What’s Next
It’s Monday, and we’re kicking off the week with fresh updates, inspiring local stories, and events you won’t want to miss. From community wins to hidden gems worth exploring, here’s what’s happening across Nassau County today—and what’s coming up next.
Fun Fact Spotlight:
Added on April 21, 1998, Haviland-Davison Grist Mill in East Rockaway is listed on the National Register of Historic Places.
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🏫 Manhasset Schools Need $41M in Fixes
🎠The Beacon Returns
🗓️ Upcoming Events and Things To Do!
Happy birthday to Marco D. in Westbury. You keep things moving without making it about you. Hope today feels like a real win.
From: Nina
Happy anniversary to Sarah L. and Tom L. in Wantagh. Still choosing each other counts, especially on the busy weeks. Hope you celebrate in a way that feels like you two.
From: Kevin
🏫 Manhasset Schools Need $41M in Fixes
The Manhasset Board of Education reviewed a building survey showing $41 million in required repairs across district schools. The secondary school needs $19 million, Munsey Park Elementary $16 million, and Shelter Rock Elementary $6 million. These updates will keep facilities safe and functional for students.
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🎠The Beacon Returns
Port Washington's historic Beacon of Long Island just dropped a preview video of its 2027 comeback. The renovated venue will pack 30,000 square feet with room for 478 guests at dinner shows and events. Owner Louis Branchinelli is bringing back this cultural hotspot with a mix of old-school charm and fresh entertainment.
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🌤️ WeatherWatch
🌤️ Monday, March 2
High: 29°F | Low: 19°F
💧 1% chance — partly cloudy, dry and cold
🌧️ Tuesday, March 3
High: 38°F | Low: 23°F
💧 83% chance — showers likely, wet most of the day
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Lynbrook Listing Watch: A 3-Unit Setup on Lynbrook Ave
Lynbrook’s 45 Lynbrook Ave is a pending $999,000 multi-unit: two apartments in the main house and a rentable cottage in the back. The property is 1,913 sq ft (built 1908) with three parking spaces, set up for rental income or an owner-plus-tenants scenario.
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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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