🌊Roslyn Grist Mill gets its final $1M boost

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Fun Fact Spotlight:
Port Washington helped launch long-distance air travel. The Cradle of Aviation says the first regular commercial transatlantic airline service in America began at Port Washington in 1937, with flying boats arriving and departing from Manhasset Bay. That’s a serious harbor-town brag.

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🏛️ Roslyn Grist Mill Restoration Gets Final $1M
⚾ Long Island Ducks Mark $501M Economic Impact
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🏛️ Roslyn Grist Mill Restoration Gets Final $1M

Nassau County delivered the final $1 million installment of a $2 million commitment to support the Roslyn Grist Mill restoration. The funding helps move the historic site closer to reopening as a museum, with work focused on siding, windows, doors, structural upgrades, and accessibility improvements.

516 Update Community Guide

Floral Park Centennial Gardens: Your Guide for 2026
Explore Floral Park Centennial Gardens in Nassau County, NY. Discover history, features, visitor info & family tips for this hidden gem.
Just a stone’s throw from the city line.

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⚾ Long Island Ducks Mark $501M Economic Impact

A new Discover Long Island report says the Long Island Ducks have generated more than $501 million in economic impact over their first 25 seasons. The team also brings in about $20 million annually through direct spending, local vendors, fan visits, and off-site spending at nearby businesses.

🌤️ WeatherWatch

Friday, May 8
High: 63°F | Low: 47°F
🌤️ Mostly sunny with a cooler breeze

Saturday, May 9
High: 63°F | Low: 50°F
⛅ Partly cloudy and decent for plans

Sunday, May 10
High: 63°F | Low: 50°F
🌥️ Partly cloudy, with showers possible at night

A New Home-Decor Find in Merrick

Floreum & Flame is a new specialty retail shop at 145 Merrick Ave, and the shop officially opened its doors on March 27. The store focuses on faux florals and plants, along with candles and paintings, giving it more of a décor-studio feel than a traditional flower shop. For readers who like noticing the smaller local openings, this is an easy one to keep on the radar.

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