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🌊Northwell Launches First LI Pancreas Transplant Program, RVC Restaurant Building Sells for $1.68M

Manhasset facility approved for adult pancreas transplants; Ivy Kitchen & Bar’s building sold to local investors on Park Avenue.

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516 Update
January 13, 2026

Hello Nassau! Let’s Talk What’s New & What’s Next
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:
At Sagamore Hill in Oyster Bay, Theodore Roosevelt was documented hiking, riding, and even snowshoeing across the property during winter. He often said cold-weather exercise kept him mentally and physically strong.

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🏥 Long Island Gets First Pancreas Transplant Program
🍽️ Rockville Centre Restaurant Building Changes Hands
🗓️ Upcoming Events and Things To Do!

🏥 Long Island Gets First Pancreas Transplant Program

Northwell Health just got approval to start Long Island's first adult pancreas transplant program at their Manhasset facility. This is big news for diabetes patients who previously had to travel off-island for this life-changing procedure. They're aiming to start listing patients by April 2026.
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Searching for gluten free restaurants Long Island? Discover 7 top-rated spots in Nassau County with detailed reviews on celiac safety, menus, and more.

🍽️ Rockville Centre Restaurant Building Changes Hands

The Ivy Kitchen & Bar's building on Park Avenue sold for $1.675 million to Eager Realty LLC, a local family investor group. The 2,640-square-foot spot continues to lease to the restaurant, showing strong investor interest in downtown retail properties.
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🌥️ Tuesday, January 13
High: 47°F | Low: 32°F
💧 0% chance — broken clouds, dry conditions

☁️ Wednesday, January 14
High: 49°F | Low: 38°F
💧 52% chance — cloudy with a slight chance of light rain

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🎉 WHAT’S HAPPENING THIS WEEK IN
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