🌊 Mineola Condo Project Breaks Ground, Manhasset Theater Plans a Comeback

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

Midweek check-in, Nassau!

Somehow, we’re already halfway through the week and August keeps moving faster than expected.

So let’s slow things down for a minute and see what’s changing close to home.

Grab your coffee, settle in, and let’s dive into what’s happening around Nassau.

— Janine, Mo and Nick

Today’s Edition: 
🏗️ Mineola Condo Project Breaks Ground After Nearly 18 Years
🎬 Historic Manhasset Theater Sells for $3M and Plans a Comeback
🛠️ Nassau BOCES Gets $5M to Grow the Manufacturing Workforce
🗓️ Upcoming Events and Things To Do!

🏗️ Mineola Condo Project Breaks Ground After Nearly 18 Years

A long-planned condominium project across from the Mineola LIRR station is finally moving closer to construction.

The Bridge is planned for 212 Third Street, where discussions about redeveloping the property began in 2008. The condos will range from one to three bedrooms, with most expected to cost between $1 million and $2 million.

Why it matters:

• It adds more homeownership options near the train and downtown

• The site previously served as a commuter taxi stand and later an office property

• Supporters hope it proves condo development can work in Long Island village centers

The honest distinction: this may diversify Mineola’s housing supply, but it is not affordable housing. Village officials are separately considering smaller residential conversions aimed at a broader range of residents.

Click here: See the groundbreaking and what The Bridge could mean for Mineola.

Source: Long Island Press

🎬 Historic Manhasset Theater Sells for $3M and Plans a Comeback

The nearly 90-year-old Manhasset Cinemas property has a new owner and another chance at becoming a downtown destination.

Film producer Jack Heller, founder of Assemble Media, purchased the theater at 430 Plandome Road for $3 million. His plan is modeled after the restored Southampton Playhouse, another historic Long Island theater he helped redevelop.

What the revival could include:

• Upgraded projection and sound systems

• New film screenings and filmmaker discussions

• Family programming

• Free community events

• Partnerships with nearby businesses

The Art Deco theater opened in 1936 and is one of Long Island’s oldest surviving movie houses.

The vision is promising, but the hard work is not over. Parking and sewer connections still need to be addressed as the proposal moves forward.

Click here: See the theater’s history and the plans for its next chapter.

Source: Long Island Press

🛠️ Nassau BOCES Gets $5M to Grow the Manufacturing Workforce

Nassau BOCES has received a $5 million federal grant to help small manufacturers find and train workers for skilled jobs.

The funding will support the Long Island Defense Manufacturing Resilience Initiative, which combines workforce training with technical help for regional defense contractors.

What the program will offer:

• Hands-on training in welding

• Advanced electrical-systems instruction

• Industrial-piping training

• Advanced training laboratories

• Two mobile virtual and augmented reality training vehicles

• Help with hiring, workforce development and government contracting

The stakes are substantial. Long Island’s defense industry includes more than 400 contractors, supports roughly 25,000 jobs, and contributes an estimated $10 billion to the regional economy each year. Eligible small businesses will be able to access free courses, workshops and individual advising.

Click here: See how the grant will expand manufacturing training and support local employers.

Original report: Long Island Business News. Subscription may be required.

🌤️ WeatherWatch

Wednesday, August 12
High: 84°F | Low: 71°F
🌤️ Partly cloudy and warm, with storms possible overnight

Thursday, August 13
High: 84°F | Low: 72°F
⛈️ Morning storms possible, then clearing later

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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.

Fair Days and Fun Ways

Thursday, August 13
Kids Hamburger Painting Workshop
1:30 PM | Hue Studio, 326 Sunrise Highway, Rockville Centre

Friday, August 14
AmpSurf NY Adaptive Learn-to-Surf Clinic
7:00 AM | 1 Riverside Boulevard, Long Beach

Saturday, August 15
Wellness Experience
2:00 PM | Boathouse Marina Event Space, 77 Island Parkway West, Island Park

Civic and Social Happenings

Wednesday, August 12
LIFE and Lattes
5:30 PM | Bianco Latte Bakery, 14 Cold Spring Road, Syosset

Wednesday, August 12
It’s All About Me: Added Screening
7:00 PM | Bellmore Playhouse, 525 Bedford Avenue, Bellmore

Thursday, August 13
NARS Masterclass and Artist Consultations
8:30 AM | Ulta Beauty, 990 Old Country Road, Garden City

Sports

Wednesday, August 12
Long Island Ducks vs. York Revolution
6:35 PM | Fairfield Properties Ballpark, Central Islip


Wednesday, August 12
Hudson Valley Renegades vs. Wilmington Blue Rocks
6:35 PM | Heritage Financial Park, Fishkill

Thursday, August 13
New York Yankees vs. Seattle Mariners
1:35 PM | Yankee Stadium, Bronx

Live Music

Wednesday, August 12
MAMAMOO
7:30 PM | UBS Arena, Elmont

Thursday, August 13
School of Rock at Lynbrook Cruise Night
6:00 PM | Lynbrook

Thursday, August 13
Zach Top with Marty Stuart and His Fabulous Superlatives

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