Hello Nassau! Let’s Talk What’s New & What’s Next
Happy Tuesday! We’ve got your daily roundup of what’s happening across Nassau County—spotlighting good news, great food, and can’t-miss community events. Let’s dive in and see what’s making waves today.

Fun Fact Spotlight:
🕯️ Welwyn’s Transformation
Glen Cove’s Holocaust Memorial & Tolerance Center of Nassau County sits inside the historic Welwyn Mansion, built in 1906 for industrialist Harold I. Pratt. Once a Gold Coast estate, it now stands as a powerful museum and educational center dedicated to Holocaust remembrance and human rights for all.

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Today’s Edition: 
🥫 Helping Hands: Nassau Pledges $100K to Support Food Banks
🚧 Major Makeover for Shore Road
🏑 5-Peat Glory for Massapequa Field Hockey
☕ Local Love Brews in Roslyn
🚉 Explore Long Island’s Largest Model Railroad in Action!
🗓️ Upcoming Events and Things To Do!

🥫 Helping Hands: Nassau Pledges $100K to Support Food Banks

Nassau County is taking action to ease local worries over paused SNAP benefits during the federal government shutdown. The county is investing $100,000 into two major food banks—Island Harvest and Long Island Cares—with each receiving $50,000 for every week SNAP is on hold. This support aims to help the 184,000 Long Islanders who rely on SNAP. While questions remain about when federal payments will resume, county leaders and food banks are focused on keeping shelves stocked and neighbors fed.

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A 516Update Community Guide

Cradle of Aviation Museum Garden City NY: A Family Guide

Plan your day at cradle of Aviation Museum, Garden City NY with our complete guide to exhibits, tickets, and family fun on Long Island.

NEWSBites

🚧 Major Makeover for Shore Road

A $14M redesign is set to transform Shore Road and Prospect Avenue into a safer, greener corridor connecting Sea Cliff, Glenwood Landing, and Glen Cove. The project includes bike lanes, sidewalks, stormwater upgrades, and decorative touches like lighting and benches. Construction begins in 2027, and locals say it’s a long-awaited win for walkers, bikers, and beachgoers alike.

🏑 5-Peat Glory for Massapequa Field Hockey

Massapequa clinched its fifth straight Nassau Class A field hockey title, defeating Port Washington 2–0. Sophia Bolognini and Ella Van Nostrand scored just over two minutes apart to seal the win. With stellar teamwork and defense—including a clutch penalty save by Isla Sikinger—the team heads to the Long Island championship on a hot streak.

☕ Local Love Brews in Roslyn

Sweet Harbor Coffee just opened in Roslyn, bringing cozy vibes and Long Island summer energy year-round. Owners Alexis and Joe Jensen—who also just welcomed a baby—crafted a small but mighty menu of espresso drinks, like their maple sea salt latte and cardamom rose chai. It’s the first true neighborhood coffee shop in a town known for Manhattan imports.

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🌤️ WeatherWatch

☀️ Tuesday, November 11
High: 46°F | Low: 39°F
🌤 Sunshine makes a comeback! Crisp, cool, and bright — autumn at its best.

⛅ Wednesday, November 12
High: 49°F | Low: 37°F
🌥 A calm start with clouds drifting in later — maybe grab a warm drink for the afternoon.

🚉 Explore Long Island’s Largest Model Railroad in Action!

🚉 The West Island Model Railroad Club will host its 78th Annual Open House this year, offering a behind-the-scenes look at their 5,600 sq. ft. HO scale layout in Hicksville.

🔗 Full schedule & directions →

🎡Fair Days & Fun Ways

What’s Happening This Weekend in Nassau County

Saturday, November 15

Broadway Mall Christmas Vendor Fair
📍 Broadway Mall
11:00 AM | Hicksville

Sunday, November 16

Seaford Knights of Columbus Holiday Sale 
📍 Seaford, NY
9:00 AM | North Wantagh

Seaford Holiday Fair
📍 Memorare Caterers
10:00 AM | Seaford

Long Island Music Lover’s Faire – Record & CD Show
📍 American Legion Post 1066
10:00 AM | Massapequa

📣 Civic & Social Happenings

Tuesday, November 11

Westbury Arts Fall Gala: Starstruck – A Gala to Remember
📍 Westbury Manor
6:00 PM | Westbury

Science Series: Marine Biology Workshop 
📍 My Spectrum School
10:00 AM | Port Washington

Twisted Thanksgiving Cooking Class with Chef Eric LeVine
📍 317 Main Street
6:00 PM | Farmingdale

Wednesday, November 12

Cornucopia Making Workshop 
📍 East Meadow High School
7:00 PM | East Meadow

Working Moms’ Night Out by Guardians of Hope Podcast
📍 Rincon Criollo
7:00 PM | New Hyde Park

Thursday, November 13

Extreme Magic of Eric Wizlig
📍 Woodmere Middle School
6:00 PM | Woodmere

Pre–Small Business Saturday: Windows of Opportunities
📍 Freeport Memorial Library
6:00 PM | Freeport

Friday, November 14

Owl Prowl for Families
📍 Sands Point Preserve
7:00 PM | Port Washington

Wizards and Witches Yule Ball
📍 The Inn at New Hyde Park
7:00 PM | New Hyde Park

Saturday, November 15

NYS 16-Hour Concealed Carry Course + 2-Hour Live-Fire Training
📍 The Martial Arts Institute
9:00 AM | Massapequa

Stronger Tendons, Smarter Rehab Workshop 
📍 The Movement Underground
10:00 AM | Seaford

Sunday, November 16

Martik Live at The Space at Westbury Theater
📍 The Space at Westbury Theater
8:00 PM | Westbury

Silent Book Club at UU Shelter Rock
📍 Unitarian Universalist Congregation at Shelter Rock
1:00 PM | Manhasset

🏈 Sports Events 

Tuesday, November 11

Princeton Tigers vs. Bucknell Bison
📍 Jadwin Gymnasium
7:00 PM | Princeton, NJ

Fordham Rams vs. Wagner Seahawks
📍 Rose Hill Gymnasium, Fordham University
7:00 PM | Bronx, NY

Wednesday, November 12

New York Knicks vs. Orlando Magic
📍 Madison Square Garden
7:00 PM | New York, NY

Thursday, November 13

Princeton Tigers vs. John Jay Bloodhounds
📍 Jadwin Gymnasium
7:00 PM | Princeton, NJ

Seton Hall Pirates vs. Monmouth Hawks
📍 Prudential Center
7:00 PM | Newark, NJ

Friday, November 14

Sacred Heart Pioneers vs. Canisius Golden Griffins
📍 Martire Family Arena at Sacred Heart University
7:00 PM | Fairfield, CT

Westchester Knicks vs. Raptors 905
📍 Westchester County Center
7:00 PM | White Plains, NY

Saturday, November 15

Wagner Seahawks vs. Stonehill Skyhawks
📍 Wagner Stadium
12:00 PM | Staten Island, NY

Columbia Lions vs. Brown Bears
📍 Kraft Field at Wien Stadium
12:00 PM | New York, NY

Sunday, November 16

Fairfield Stags vs. Loyola Marymount Lions
📍 Leo D. Mahoney Arena
2:00 PM | Fairfield, CT

Fordham Rams vs. Manhattanville Valiants
📍 Rose Hill Gymnasium, Fordham University
4:00 PM | Bronx, NY

🎸 Live Music

Wednesday, November 12

CG5 Presents: The TOO MANY SONGS Tour 
📍 Mulcahy’s Pub & Concert Hall, Wantagh Doors
6:00 PM | Show 7:00 PM | All Ages

Thursday, November 13

Joe Pianos Live at Chadwick’s RVC
📍 Chadwick’s RVC
7:00 PM | Rockville Centre

Friday, November 14

In The Groove Debut at Cancun LongIsland
📍 Cancun LongIsland
7:00 PM | Hicksville

Forever Freestyle Live
📍 Mulcahy’s Pub & Concert Hall
Doors 7:00 PM | Show 8:00 PM | Ages 21+

Saturday, November 15

The Barflies Live at Shannon Rose Pub
📍 The Shannon Rose Pub
8:00 PM | Lynbrook

Broad Sword: Jethro Tull Tribute Live 
📍 Original Long Island Drum Center
8:00 PM | Hicksville

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