Hello Nassau! Let’s Talk What’s New & What’s Next
It’s Wednesday, halfway to the weekend! We’re here with your midweek dose of local headlines, community wins, and events to keep your calendar buzzing. Let’s see what’s happening across Nassau County today.

Fun Fact Spotlight:
🏡 Home for the Holidays… Since the 1600s!
The Hewlett–Munson–Williams House at Elderfields Preserve includes sections dating back to around 1675. That’s over 340 winters of fireplaces, feasts, and frosty mornings!

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Today’s Edition: 
🏢 The Franklin Brings Upscale Coworking to Garden City
🍗 Don Pollo Opens First Long Island Spot
🚙 Hot Wheels Monster Trucks Final Show at Nassau Coliseum
🗓️ Upcoming Events and Things To Do!

🏢 The Franklin Brings Upscale Coworking to Garden City

A renovated office building at 1000 Franklin Avenue just opened as The Franklin, an upscale coworking space. It's got modern tech, stylish workspaces, and flexible private offices—perfect for freelancers, startups, and established companies. Minutes from major highways and the LIRR, it's designed to boost the local business scene and create jobs.

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516 Update Community Guide

Nassau County Winter Prep: Your Ultimate Seasonal Checklist

Don't get caught by the cold! Our complete winter prep guide for Nassau County, NY, covers home, car, and family safety. Get your checklist now.

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NEWSBites

🍗 Don Pollo Opens First Long Island Spot

The fast-casual chain known for its rotisserie chicken is coming to 123 Main Street in Mineola in early 2026. They'll serve up their signature chicken plus sides and drinks, creating about 30 local jobs. Families are already looking forward to this new quick-meal option that won't break the bank.
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🚙 Hot Wheels Monster Trucks Final Show at Nassau Coliseum

Catch the Hot Wheels Monster Trucks Live tour one last time at Nassau Coliseum on January 17-18, 2026. Full-size monster trucks will perform wild stunts, including a no-handed front flip, with shows at 12:30 PM and 7:30 PM on the 17th, and 2:30 PM on the 18th. There's even a Pre-Show Party and VIP backstage access available.
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🌤️ WeatherWatch

🌨️ Wednesday, December 3
High: 40°F | Low: 28°F
💧 23% chance — light icy mix early, sunshine sneaking in later

☁️ Thursday, December 4
High: 44°F | Low: 30°F
💧 6% chance — gray, overcast day all throughout

Meet the Local Pet Care Crew Putting Tails First

In a corner of Nassau and Suffolk County, pet parents are quietly raving about a service that feels more like a trusted friend than a business. Bella’s Clubhouse, a local pet care provider, has become a go-to for those who need someone reliable, loving, and genuinely invested in their pets’ well-being.

What sets them apart isn’t just the insured and bonded credentials, but the personal touches—daily updates via text, photos, and videos that give peace of mind when you’re away. The service is flexible, adapting to varied schedules, and takes time to match each pet with the perfect caretaker.

It’s not about transactions. It’s about building trust—between the pets, their people, and those who care for them.

Explore more at bellasclubhouse.com or connect at (516) 310-6820.

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