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🌊 Port Washington North Compost, NY’s $10M Food-Aid Program

A Port Washington North compost pilot, plus $10M in food-aid infrastructure grants.

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516 Update
June 15, 2026

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Hello Nassau! Let’s Talk What’s New & What’s Next
Your banana peels may be getting a second life.
Port Washington North is preparing a first-in-Nassau food-scrap drop-off, and the idea is simple: make composting easier without asking every household to do it alone. We’re also looking at a new $10 million state program for food banks and emergency providers, plus local events to help you plan the week.

— Janine, Mo and Nick

Today’s Edition: 
🥕 Port Washington North plans Nassau’s first food-scrap drop-off
🥫 NY opens a $10M food-aid infrastructure program
🗓️ Upcoming events and things to do

• Fun Fact Spotlight
Albertson has a quiet garden claim to fame. Clark Botanic Garden was founded in 1969, spans 12 acres, and is one of only about 325 official Daylily Gardens in the country.

Port Washington North Plans Nassau’s First Food-Scrap Drop-Off

Port Washington North is preparing to launch what would be Nassau County’s first municipal food-scrap recycling drop-off program. The “Peel Good” effort, backed by a $75,000 state grant, is expected to start this fall and aims to enroll 250 households in its first year.

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516 Update Community Guide
JFK or LGA? A Nassau Traveler’s Guide

Flying from Nassau? This guide compares JFK and LaGuardia from a Long Island perspective, including drive routes, LIRR and AirTrain access, parking, rideshare costs, terminal experience, and which airport makes more sense for domestic, international, family, or business trips.

NY Opens $10M Food-Aid Infrastructure Program

New York’s new NY PLATES program will make $10 million available to food banks and emergency food providers for facility upgrades, refrigeration equipment, transportation, and other infrastructure needs. Applications open July 8 and close August 20.

🌤️ WeatherWatch

Monday, June 15
High: 80°F | Low: 62°F
😎 Warm with a mix of sun and clouds

Tuesday, June 16
High: 75°F | Low: 57°F
☀️ Sunny, comfortable, and dry

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1871 Relyea Drive is a 1950 ranch on a corner lot with four bedrooms, three baths, a large primary suite, and a finished basement with its own outside entrance. It has the bones of a familiar South Shore house, but the layout gives it more flexibility than a basic midcentury ranch. Merrick Library’s history collections include memories from longtime residents, and that neighborhood-continuity angle fits here: It reads like a Nassau home that has been expanded over time, with more flexibility than the typical midcentury ranch.
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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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516 Update highlights local events, festivals, live music, family activities, community gatherings, fundraisers, and seasonal happenings across Nassau. Reach local readers looking for things to do, attend, and explore.

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