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🌊NY Launches $3.75B Water Plan as Glen Cove Superfund Cleanups Pass Review
Five-year funding targets PFAS and aging pipes; EPA says two Glen Cove sites are protecting residents as monitoring continues.
516 Update
January 26, 2026
Hello Nassau! Let’s Talk What’s New & What’s Next
It’s Monday, and we’re kicking off the week with fresh updates, inspiring local stories, and events you won’t want to miss. From community wins to hidden gems worth exploring, here’s what’s happening across Nassau County today—and what’s coming up next.
Fun Fact Spotlight:
Grumman, headquartered in Bethpage, became a major U.S. defense company known for the F6F Hellcat, a World War II carrier fighter responsible for more enemy aircraft kills in the Pacific than any other U.S. Navy plane.
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💧New York State Announces $3.75B for Water Projects
✅ Glen Cove Superfund Sites Pass EPA Review
🗓️ Upcoming Events and Things To Do!
💧New York State Announces $3.75B for Water Projects
New York State revealed a five-year plan to fund water infrastructure improvements across New York State. The $750 million annual investment will tackle aging systems and PFAS contamination, with specific Nassau County allocations coming soon. Previous funding already directed $16.4 million to local PFAS removal projects.
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516 Update Community Guide
Your complete guide to Westbury train station parking. Find details on the parking garage, resident permits, metered rates, and tips for your LIRR commute.
✅ Glen Cove Superfund Sites Pass EPA Review
The EPA confirmed that cleanup efforts at two Glen Cove Superfund sites are working well to protect residents. The Li Tungsten and Mattiace Facility sites have seen massive soil and toxic material removal, though groundwater monitoring for arsenic and PFAS continues. Over 150,000 cubic feet of contaminated soil has been removed from the Li Tungsten site alone.
🌤️ WeatherWatch
☁️ Monday, January 26
High: 31°F | Low: 20°F
💧 6% chance — morning clouds, windy and sharp
🌤️ Tuesday, January 27
High: 27°F | Low: 16°F
💧 6% chance — partly cloudy and seriously cold
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🎉 WHAT’S HAPPENING THIS WEEK IN
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🌦 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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