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🌊Postal Realty Trust Spends $123M on USPS Properties as Barrier Brewing Opens Long Beach Taproom

The Cedarhurst-based REIT expands its national footprint; Barrier’s second location adds new jobs and community events on the barrier island.

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516 Update
January 27, 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:
The Apollo Lunar Module — the spacecraft that carried astronauts from lunar orbit to the Moon’s surface — was designed, built, and tested at Grumman’s Bethpage plant. Every crewed Moon landing depended on this Nassau-built vehicle.

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đź“® Postal REIT Invests $123M in USPS Properties
🍺 Barrier Brewing Opens Long Beach Taproom
🗓️ Upcoming Events and Things To Do!

đź“® Postal REIT Invests $123M in USPS Properties

Long Island's Postal Realty Trust bought 216 USPS-leased properties across the country for $123 million. The deal strengthens the company's national reach while keeping occupancy high. This move could mean more local investment and jobs as demand for delivery services keeps growing.

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516 Update Community Guide

Discover kids places in Long Island with top museums, parks, and family-friendly attractions for year-round fun.

🍺 Barrier Brewing Opens Long Beach Taproom

After 16 years in Oceanside, Barrier Brewing Co. just launched a second location in Long Beach. The new taproom brings craft beer and community events right to the barrier island. Expect new jobs, local partnerships, and a spot where neighbors can grab a drink together.

🌤️ WeatherWatch

🌤️ Tuesday, January 27
High: 27°F | Low: 16°F
💧 6% chance — partly cloudy and seriously cold

🌥️ Wednesday, January 28
High: 29°F | Low: 16°F
💧 44% chance — afternoon clouds with a chance of a light wintry mix

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Garvies Point Museum – Glen Cove’s Quiet Wonder

Tucked away in Glen Cove, Garvies Point Museum is a peaceful spot with deep roots—literally. From Native American artifacts to Long Island’s geological secrets, it’s part science, part storybook. Great for curious kids, quiet afternoons, or a fresh stroll through history (and maybe the gift shop).

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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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