🌊Nassau hospital gets $109.6M, and East Meadow adds a youth soccer center

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Tuesday brings another round of local news and updates from around Nassau County. Some of it is routine, some of it signals bigger shifts, but all of it helps paint a clearer picture of what’s happening now and what’s coming in the days ahead.

Fun Fact Spotlight:
Dr. J. Luke Wood, now the president of California State University, Sacramento, grew up on Long Island and credits his early education in local public schools as part of the foundation for his nationally recognized work in educational equity.

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Today’s Edition: 
💰 Nassau Hospital Gets $109.6M Boost
⚽ Youth Soccer Center Kicks Off in East Meadow
🗓️ Upcoming Events and Things To Do!

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💰 Nassau Hospital Gets $109.6M Boost

Nassau University Medical Center just landed $109.6 million in state funding to cut losses and improve how things run. The money will also help support vulnerable patients as new leadership takes over. This cash injection should mean better healthcare access for the community.

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516 Update Community Guide

Planning a trip to the Montauk Art Show? Our guide covers everything Nassau County residents need to know, from travel and parking to artists and local tips.

⚽ Youth Soccer Center Kicks Off in East Meadow

Kids United is opening its first Long Island location in East Meadow for children nine and under. The facility will offer age-appropriate soccer programs and Parent & Me classes designed to build fitness and social skills. It's part of a bigger push to give young kids more access to sports in the area.

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Eisenhower Park – Nassau’s Backyard Playground

Larger than Central Park and packed with everything from mini golf to cricket fields, Eisenhower Park is where Nassau comes to play, relax, and remember. Whether you're walking the fitness trail, catching a summer concert, or simply letting the kids loose on the splash pad, there’s a spot here for everyone—including a piece of history at every turn.

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