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🌊Mineola $130M Condo Project Advances | Bellmore Adds Long Island’s First LeanNation

🌊Mineola $130M Condo Project Advances | Bellmore Adds Long Island’s First LeanNation

A transit-linked housing project moves ahead in Mineola as Bellmore adds a new grab-and-go meal option.

516 Update
April 20, 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:
Nassau actually had a prairie. Before central Nassau became parkways, parking lots, and subdivisions, the Hempstead Plains were a rare coastal prairie that once covered about 40,000 acres. The remaining preserve near NCC is still home to about 250 plant species, which gives you a clean line readers remember: yes, Nassau really had prairie grass.

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🏢 $130M Condo Project Is Taking Shape in Mineola
🍽️ New Amityville Restaurant Brings a Fresh Local Twist
🗓️ Upcoming Events and Things To Do!

🏢 $130M Condo Project Is Taking Shape in Mineola

A $130 million luxury condo development is set to bring 101 new units right steps from the Mineola train station. It’s a big move for downtown, and plenty of locals will be watching closely to see what it means for the area.

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Someone just spent $236,000,000 on a painting. Here’s why it matters for your wallet.

Late last year, a Klimt sold for the highest price ever paid for modern art at auction.

An outlier sure, but it wasn't a fluke. U.S. auction sales grew 23.1% in 2025. The $1-5mm segment even grew 40.8% YoY.

Now, the S&P, teetering on all time highs, just posted its worst quarter since 2022, oil was up 94% (briefly), and Moody's puts recession odds at 48.6%.

So, that's where it gets interesting.

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🍽️ New Amityville Restaurant Brings a Fresh Local Twist

The Grand Lobby has opened in Amityville with a farm-to-table menu built around local ingredients. It’s a new spot that’s already drawing attention.

🌤️ WeatherWatch

Monday, April 20
High: 52°F | Low: 32°F
🧥 Cloudy, cool, and breezy

Tuesday, April 21
High: 48°F | Low: 34°F
🌤️ Mostly sunny by day, rain possible late at night

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East Meadow: A House Built for a Bigger Household

1384 Dieman Lane, East Meadow

This one is worth featuring because its perfect for a big family and flexibility at the same time. The listing is framed around multigenerational living, with a large split-level layout, hardwood floors, radiant heat, central air, a wood-burning fireplace, and a two-car garage on an oversized cul-de-sac lot.

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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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