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šŸŒŠ Top Nassau Towns, Long Island Market Heats Up for Summer

Massapequa Park and Hicksville are getting noticed as Long Islandā€™s summer market heats up.

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516 Update
June 03, 2026

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Hello Nassau! Letā€™s Talk Whatā€™s New & Whatā€™s Next

Welcome to Wednesdayā€™s 516 Update. Weā€™ve reached the middle of the week, and thereā€™s plenty to keep on your radar across Nassau County. From local news to community events and helpful reminders, hereā€™s what you need to know today.

ā€” Janine, Mo and Nick

Todayā€™s Edition: 
šŸŒŠ Why Massapequa Park and Hicksville Ranked High
šŸŒŠ Long Island Market Heats Up for Summer
šŸ—“ļø Upcoming Events and Things To Do!

ā€¢ Fun Fact Spotlight
Flower Hill once had more trolley action than most commuters would guess. The village says the New York & North Shore Traction Company operated two trolley lines in the area, and a trolley yard stood at Northern Boulevard and Middle Neck Road.

Why Massapequa Park and Hicksville Ranked High

Photo by: GLI: Brian Harmon

Massapequa Park and Hicksville both landed near the top of U.S. News & World Reportā€™s latest New York ā€œBest Places to Liveā€ rankings, with Massapequa Park at No. 1 and Hicksville at No. 3. The rankings point to the same qualities many Nassau residents already watch closely: schools, commute access, housing, safety, and local quality of life. The useful question is not just why these towns ranked well. It is whether rising home prices make those communities harder for new families and downsizers to enter.

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516 Update Community Guide
Where East Meadow Locals Should Order Italian Tonight

Planning dinner in East Meadow? This guide breaks down seven Italian spots by situation, from La Novella for celebrations and Borrelliā€™s near Nassau Coliseum to Pietroā€™s, Frantoniā€™s, Mama Theresaā€™s, Ciroā€™s, and Vincenzoā€™s for family meals, takeout, catering, and weeknight orders.

šŸ–ļø Long Island Market Heats Up for Summer

After a brutal winter kept buyers indoors, Long Island's real estate scene is finally coming alive. Turnkey homes are the hottest commodity right now, with buyers craving move-in ready properties. Sellers remain cautious about listing, keeping inventory tight, but summer should bring more action as both sides get serious.

šŸŒ¤ļø WeatherWatch

Wednesday, June 3
High: 70Ā°F | Low: 51Ā°F
šŸŒ„ļø Sun and clouds, still comfortable

Thursday, June 4
High: 70Ā°F | Low: 56Ā°F
ā˜€ļø Sunny and warmer

Shrimp cocktail, lobster, melted butter, lemon wedges, and chowder at Jordan Lobster Farms in Island Park.
Local Business / Island Park

Jordan Lobster Farms: An Island Park Seafood Spot With Market Roots

1 Pettit Place, Island Park, NY

Fish Market    Clam Bar    Indoor Dining    Backyard Bar

Jordan Lobster Farms works because it isnā€™t just a restaurant. The Island Park business has long operated as both a seafood market and a dining spot, which gives it a more grounded feel than a standard destination meal.

Thatā€™s the stronger newsletter angle: a place built into how locals shop and eat, not just where they go out.

Visit Jordan Lobster Farms

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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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