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🌊 Mineola Eyes Housing in a Former Bank as East Hills Restores a Landmark

A historic Mineola bank could become apartments and retail while the Mackay Estate Gate Lodge gets new life in East Hills.

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516 Update
June 26, 2026

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Hello Nassau! Let’s Talk What’s New & What’s Next
We’re closing the week with two stories about Nassau’s older spaces finding new purpose. In Mineola, a former bank could become housing and retail, while East Hills is restoring the Mackay Estate Gate Lodge. The best version of preservation is not just keeping the past frozen. It keeps local history visible while making room for what comes next.

— Janine, Mo and Nick

Today’s Edition: 
🏦 Mineola bank project would turn a 1929 building into housing and retail
🏛️ Mackay Estate Gate Lodge gets new life in East Hills
🗓️ Upcoming Events and Things To Do!

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Baxter Estates was once a lot louder than its current image suggests. The village says about one fifth of it was used for sand mining, with barges loading near what is now the village-owned beach.

🏦 Mineola bank project would turn a 1929 building into housing and retail

Photo by Mineola 199 LLC

Developers are planning a $15.44 million mixed-use project at 199 Jericho Turnpike in Mineola, converting a historic 1929 bank building into 28 apartments and 3,000 square feet of retail space. The proposal includes preserving the building’s facade, keeping a familiar piece of Mineola’s streetscape while adding new housing near the village center.

The project also sits within Mineola’s broader push for downtown revitalization, with ties to the Jericho Turnpike Overlay District, NY Forward funding, affordable housing, and local smart-growth planning. It is a practical example of the kind of redevelopment Nassau villages keep facing: adding housing and street-level activity without wiping away the older buildings that give a place its character.

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516 Update Community Guide
Which Fire Island Town Fits Your Day?

Planning Fire Island from Nassau? This guide compares eight communities by vibe, ferry access, parking, walkability, pet rules, crowds, and best use, so you can choose the right town before the beach chairs hit the trunk.

🏛️ Mackay Estate Gate Lodge gets new life in East Hills

The historic Mackay Estate Gate Lodge in East Hills is getting renewed attention through a preservation effort led by the Roslyn Landmark Society and the Village of East Hills. The work focuses on restoring key historic details, including windows, doors, the original slate roof, ornamental copper gutters, finials, and the historic clock.

The lodge is tied to the former Harbor Hill estate, one of Nassau’s Gold Coast landmarks. Unlike the Mineola project, this is not adaptive reuse or a housing proposal. It is restoration, and that distinction matters. In a county where many historic estates and older structures have disappeared, keeping this piece of Nassau’s past visible is the story.

🌤️ WeatherWatch

Friday, June 26
High: 78°F | Low: 67°F
🌧️ Cloudy with showers on and off

Saturday, June 27
High: 81°F | Low: 68°F
🌦️ Early showers, then some sunshine peeks through

Sunday, June 28
High: 81°F | Low: 67°F
â›… Cloudy start, brighter later, and still warm

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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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516 Update highlights newly opened businesses, grand openings, restaurants, shops, cafés, service providers, studios, and local storefronts across Nassau County. Reach local readers looking to discover what’s new, visit early, and support businesses opening close to home.

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