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🌊Nassau’s $852K Median, Westbury Bristal Sale

More listings are hitting the market, while The Bristal plans upgrades under a new owner.

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

Welcome to Tuesday’s 516 Update. We’re keeping you connected with the latest updates, local stories, events, and community notes from around Nassau County. Here’s what’s happening today and what’s coming up next.

— Janine, Mo and Nick

Today’s Edition: 
🌊 What Nassau’s Spring Housing Market Means Now
🌊 Westbury Senior Living Facility Gets New Owner
🗓️ Upcoming Events and Things To Do!

• Fun Fact Spotlight
Island Park had summer-only rail service before summer weekends became a lifestyle. Village history says a single track was laid through Island Park to Long Beach in 1870, and trains ran only in the summertime.

What Nassau’s Spring Housing Market Means Now

Nassau’s spring housing market is moving, but buyers are not getting much relief. April brought more listings and more activity, while the median single-family home price reached $852,000. That gives buyers more to look at, but well-priced homes are still moving quickly. Sellers also have to be more realistic as inventory improves. For homeowners, the bigger question is whether recent sales in their town are lifting their property value or simply showing how uneven the market has become.

The Great Wealth Transfer: What Happens When $124 Trillion Changes Hands?

New projections earlier this year have the Great Wealth Transfer at a potential $124 trillion through 2048.

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516 Update Community Guide
Great Neck’s Saddle Rock Grist Mill Is a Short Stop With a Longer Story

The Saddle Rock Grist Mill is not a full museum stop right now, but it can still anchor a quiet Great Neck outing. This guide explains its tidal power history, preservation questions, exterior-viewing expectations, and nearby pairings like Great Neck Plaza, Steppingstone Park for eligible users, and Port Washington.

Westbury Senior Living Facility Gets New Owner

Ventas, a Chicago-based real estate investment trust, has purchased The Bristal Assisted Living facility in Westbury. The company is planning upgrades to the 140-unit property, with 20% of units remaining affordable. The deal points to continued demand for senior housing on Long Island, especially as more older residents and families look for local care options.

🌤️ WeatherWatch

Tuesday, June 2
High: 70°F | Low: 54°F
🌤️ Mostly sunny with a slight shower chance

Wednesday, June 3
High: 70°F | Low: 51°F
🌥️ Sun and clouds, still comfortable

Purple iris flower at Clark Botanic Garden in Albertson, New York.
Places to Visit / Albertson

A Free Garden Stop That Actually Delivers

Clark Botanic Garden • 193 I.U. Willets Road, Albertson, NY 11507

Free Admission    12 Acres    Open Year-Round    Living Museum

Clark Botanic Garden is a 12-acre living museum, and the smaller scale is part of the appeal. It’s free, open year-round, and easy to turn into a real reset instead of a full production.

The stronger local angle is the low-friction visit: a quiet garden walk, a few benches, seasonal plantings, and enough space to feel like you stepped out of the day without having to plan the whole day around it.

Visit Clark Botanic Garden

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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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