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🌊North Shore Schools’ $14.3M Refresh and Uniondale’s Spring Drink Wave

Capital upgrades in the classroom, seasonal upgrades at the counter. Nassau’s getting a quiet reset in two very different places.

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516 Update
February 26, 2026

Hello Nassau! Let’s Talk What’s New & What’s Next
As the weekend starts to come into focus, new updates continue to roll in across Nassau County. Today’s issue highlights what’s unfolding locally and what you may want to plan around, whether you’re looking ahead a few days or just staying informed.

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Campgrounds Minister's House appears on the Town of Hempstead Landmarks Preservation Commission’s list of Town landmarks.

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Today’s Edition: 
🏫 North Shore Schools Get $14.3M Makeover
🥤 Spring Beverage Trends Come to Uniondale
🗓️ Upcoming Events and Things To Do!

Happy birthday to Sofia T. in Bellmore. You’ve got a calm, steady kindness. Hope today treats you well.
From: Samantha

Happy birthday to Kevin B. in Great Neck. You keep things moving and keep it light. Hope you have a great birthday.
From: Jason

🏫 North Shore Schools Get $14.3M Makeover

Voters just greenlit nearly $14.3 million for school improvements across North Shore Central School District. The money will pay for a new high school track, stadium lights, air conditioning, and athletic field upgrades. Construction kicks off this June and will take two to three summers to finish.

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Discover the top things to do in Huntington, NY! Our ultimate guide covers parks, museums, dining, and family fun in this charming Nassau County town.

🥤 Spring Beverage Trends Come to Uniondale

Big Geyser is throwing its annual trade show on April 16 at the Long Island Marriott in Uniondale. Local business owners can check out what's hot in non-alcoholic and lower-sugar drinks, including brands like Celsius, Poppi Soda, and Super Coffee. It's a solid chance to stock up on what customers will want this spring and summer.

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🌤️ WeatherWatch

🌨️ Thursday, February 26
High: 37°F | Low: 30°F
💧 66% chance — rain or snow mix, slushy conditions possible

🌤️ Friday, February 27
High: 37°F | Low: 28°F
💧 24% chance — partly cloudy, mostly dry

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Mongo’s Coffee Roastery & Lounge: Best Coffee-Meeting Spot in Syosset

Mongo’s Coffee Roastery & Lounge (Syosset) is a rare big, loungey roastery where the coffee stays the main event. Go for a pour-over or single-origin drip first, then a latte to test their espresso. It’s an easy pick for meetings or a long sit that still feels craft.

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🎉 WHAT’S HAPPENING THIS WEEK IN
NASSAU COUNTY

🌦 Rain or shine, Nassau is full of things to do!
From local fairs to live music and community events, there’s always something happening across the county. Grab your calendar — and maybe an umbrella — and see what’s coming up this week 👇

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From live music to local sports, fairs to fundraisers—if it’s happening in Nassau, we want to share it with our readers!
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