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🌊Massapequa Park Ranks No. 1, Nassau Lacrosse Players Honored

A new livability ranking puts Nassau in the spotlight, and eight student-athletes earn leadership awards.

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516 Update
June 11, 2026

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Hello Nassau! Let’s Talk What’s New & What’s Next

Nassau gets a turn in the spotlight today, with Massapequa Park ranked No. 1 in New York by U.S. News and eight local boys lacrosse players recognized for leadership after the county finals at Hofstra.

— Janine, Mo and Nick

Today’s Edition: 
🌊 Massapequa Park Tops New York Livability List Again
🌊 Taking the Kismet Ferry from Nassau? Pick the Return Boat First
🌊 Eight Nassau Lacrosse Players Earn Leadership Honors
🗓️ Upcoming Events and Things To Do!

• Fun Fact Spotlight
At LIU Post in Brookville, the campus started as Hillwood, Marjorie Merriweather Post’s Gold Coast estate. LIU says guests once filled the property with tennis, horseback riding, swimming, golf, and lavish parties before the university bought the 177-acre estate in 1951 for $200,000. A Nassau college campus began as a cereal-heiress playground.

Massapequa Park Tops New York Livability List Again

Massapequa Park ranked No. 1 in New York in U.S. News & World Report’s 2026-27 best places to live list, according to Patch. The village also held the top state spot last year. The numbers show a clear tradeoff: Patch reports high household income and low unemployment, but an average home cost just north of $630,000. Hicksville also ranked in New York’s top 10.

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Taking the Kismet Ferry from Nassau? Pick the Return Boat First

Planning a Nassau-to-Kismet beach day? This guide explains how to get to the Bay Shore ferry by car or LIRR, what to know about tickets, parking, baggage, and return boats, and how to keep the day manageable once you arrive in car-free Kismet.

Eight Nassau Lacrosse Players Earn Leadership Honors

Eight Nassau boys lacrosse finalists received the 2026 James C. Metzger Leadership Award after the Section VIII finals at Hofstra on June 1-2. Each was cited for leadership. Honorees were Matt Bruzzese of Cold Spring Harbor, Tyler Byrnes of Massapequa, Alec Notaro of South Side, Devin Paccione of Wantagh, Merit Ruckh of Garden City, Conor Sheerin of Manhasset, Jack Symanski of Locust Valley and Josh Weisenfeld of Syosset.

🌤️ WeatherWatch

Thursday, June 11
High: 83°F | Low: 65°F
🔥 Summer-like warmth with a chance of afternoon showers

Friday, June 12
High: 84°F | Low: 68°F
⛅ Warm and humid, with scattered showers possible

Saturday, June 13
High: 84°F | Low: 67°F
☀️ Warm, dry, and great for outdoor plans

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516 Update highlights local cafés, coffee shops, bakeries, tea spots, brunch cafés, study-friendly spaces, and neighborhood hangouts readers can visit across Nassau.

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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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