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🌊Oyster Bay’s Baymen Monument, Plus New Healthcare Access Funding

A waterfront tribute to shellfishing heritage and a Suffolk-based grant expanding care for people with disabilities.

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516 Update
June 12, 2026

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

We’re closing the week with local heritage and health access: Oyster Bay has unveiled a waterfront monument honoring Long Island’s baymen, while new funding aims to expand dental and primary care access for people with developmental disabilities in Suffolk County.

— Janine, Mo and Nick

Today’s Edition: 
🌊 Grant Expands Care Access for Long Islanders With Disabilities
🌊 Nassau Golfers Looking for a Manageable Nine Should Know Dix Hills
🌊 New Oyster Bay Monument Honors Baymen’s Heritage
🗓️ Upcoming Events and Things To Do!

• Fun Fact Spotlight
North Hills has a rock fact that actually earns the word giant. Village history says Shelter Rock was, by the end of World War I, the most photographed rock formation in the United States, and it remains the largest glacial boulder on Long Island at roughly 54 by 40 by 16 feet and about 2,600 tons. Nassau has a celebrity rock.

Grant Expands Care Access for Long Islanders With Disabilities

Photo by Danny Frank

Long Island Select Healthcare received a $2.3 million OPWDD award to expand care for people with developmental disabilities. The funding supports work at its Riverhead site, including primary care treatment rooms, five dental exam rooms, accessibility upgrades, sensory-friendly areas, and a mobile healthcare unit for primary and dental care across Suffolk County. For Nassau readers, the direct local impact still needs verification.

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516 Update Community Guide
Nassau Golfers Looking for a Manageable Nine Should Know Dix Hills

Thinking about a quick golf outing near Nassau? This guide explains why Dix Hills Park Golf Course works for beginners, families, and casual players, plus what to know about the short layout, practice area, tee-time planning, cart rules, and the drive from central Nassau towns.

New Oyster Bay Monument Honors Baymen’s Heritage

Oyster Bay has a new waterfront tribute to Long Island’s shellfishing heritage. The Baymen’s Memorial Monument was dedicated June 3 at Theodore Roosevelt Park, overlooking Oyster Bay Harbor. The Baymen’s Heritage Association helped fund the project, with support that included a large donation from Billy Joel, and says its broader goal is to preserve shellfishing history and educate future generations.

🌤️ WeatherWatch

Friday, June 12
High: 84°F | Low: 68°F
⛅ Warm and humid, with scattered showers possible

Saturday, June 13
High: 84°F | Low: 67°F
☀️ Warm, dry, and great for outdoor plans

Sunday, June 14
High: 80°F | Low: 67°F
🌤️ Partly cloudy and seasonably warm

Inside All Fit Physical Therapy in Lynbrook
New Local Business
A New Physical Therapy Clinic in Lynbrook
All Fit Physical Therapy opened at 42 Broadway in Lynbrook in late April, with local officials joining the grand-opening event on April 29. The practice focuses on physical therapy, recovery, and personalized treatment plans, which makes it a practical addition rather than a flashy one. That also makes it a good newsletter feature: a new service business that’s likely to become part of people’s regular lives, not just a one-week headline.
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Opening a new business in Nassau?
516 Update features new local openings, grand openings, soft launches, expansions, pop-ups, and coming-soon spots across Nassau. Reach readers looking for what’s new in their neighborhood.

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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