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🌊Port Washington Starts Flood-Control Work, Project LeanNation Opens on Long Island

One move could cut future flood costs. The other targets busy locals willing to pay for healthier convenience.

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516 Update
April 10, 2026

Photo by: Port Washington Patch

🚧 Beacon Hill Road Gets Drainage Work

Port Washington is kicking off drainage improvements on Beacon Hill Road starting Wednesday. The project includes test excavations between Port Washington Boulevard and Longview Road, followed by three weeks of main drainage work which began March 30. Local officials say these upgrades will help manage stormwater and reduce flooding risks as spring weather arrives.

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516 Update Community Guide

Discover things to do outdoors on Long Island with our 2026 guide: Nassau County parks, beaches, trails, and family activities. Plan your next adventure.

🥗 Project LeanNation Comes to Long Island

The national healthy meal franchise is opening its first Long Island location. Project LeanNation offers prepared meals and nutrition coaching for people with different dietary needs and health goals. The new store serves busy professionals and families looking for quick, healthy eating options in a market where wellness is becoming more popular.

🌤️ WeatherWatch

⛅ Friday, April 10
High: 54°F | Low: 38°F
💧 15% chance — patchy fog early, then a mix of sun and clouds

☀️ Saturday, April 11
High: 60°F | Low: 45°F
💧 4% chance — sunny skies all day

☁️ Sunday, April 12
High: 51°F | Low: 40°F
💧 3% chance — a mix of clouds and sun in the morning, then cloudy in the afternoon

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Pickleball Prime: Mineola’s New Indoor Pickleball Spot

Mineola got a new indoor spot with real neighborhood energy when Pickleball Prime opened March 4 at 205 E. Second St. With 10 courts and a mezzanine overlooking the play, it feels less like a warehouse gym and more like a new local clubhouse.

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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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