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🎃 HALLOWEEN WEEK IN NASSAU
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New York has committed up to $9.5 million toward Rockville Centre’s water treatment and Little League fields. We also have CN Guidance’s $3.75 million grant, NCC’s fee-waiver deadline and Halloween reminders.
In today’s edition:
📰 Up to $9.5M in state support for RVC water and ballfields
CN Guidance’s $3.75M grant will expand mobile recovery services
📍 NCC’s application-fee waiver ends Monday, November 2
✨ Shake Shack’s East Meadow drive-thru and late-night hours
🎃 Halloween party deadlines and Port Washington’s free hunt
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💰 Up to $9.5M for Rockville Centre’s Water and Ballfields
Rockville Centre players and officials at the capital-funding presentation. Photo: Office of Governor Kathy Hochul.
New York has announced up to $9.5 million in state capital funding for two Rockville Centre projects: the Hickey-Joyce Field Complex and a municipal water-filtration upgrade.
The package includes $2.5 million toward the $7.2 million ballfield renovation, with new playing surfaces, lighting, fencing, seating and a press box. The complex is home to Rockville Centre Little League.
A separate commitment of up to $7 million toward an $8 million water project supports treatment for iron and 1,4-dioxane. These are funding commitments for planned improvements; completion dates remain unconfirmed.
Source: DASNY / New York State Governor’s Office.
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Around Nassau
Hicksville’s CN Guidance Awarded $3.75M for Mobile Recovery Support
Hicksville-based CN Guidance & Counseling Services has been awarded a $3.75 million federal grant to expand mobile opioid treatment, recovery support and overdose prevention across Nassau and Suffolk. The funded expansion will use outreach vehicles staffed by clinicians and peer specialists to reach people at community locations.
Its existing Mobile Recovery Unit serves people ages 12 and older and their families, and provides naloxone training and kits. For current access and outreach locations, call 516-396-2778.
Sources: Melville Chamber of Commerce; CN Guidance (service page).
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Local Updates & Useful Resources
🎓 NCC’s Application-Fee Waiver Ends November 2
Campus photo: Nassau Community College.
Nassau Community College is waiving its admissions application fee through Monday, November 2, as part of SUNY Free Application Weeks. The waiver began October 19. Use NCC’s application portal to start a new application or return to one you’ve already begun. The waiver covers the application fee; tuition and other college costs are separate.
Source: Nassau Community College. Official application page.
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☀️ WeatherWatchNassau County, NY
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FEATURED RESTAURANT Shake Shack Is Open in East Meadow | |
 Shake Shack opened in East Meadow on October 21. Photos courtesy of Shake Shack, via Greater Long Island. | |
Shake Shack opened October 21 at 1902 Hempstead Turnpike in East Meadow, with indoor dining and a drive-thru that uses two lanes for ordering. The 3,437-square-foot restaurant is in The Meadows shopping center. Hours run from 10 AM to midnight Sunday through Thursday and 10 AM to 1 AM Friday and Saturday. Burgers, crinkle-cut fries and shakes lead the menu, with pickup and delivery options. Sources: Greater Long Island; Long Island Business News.
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What’s Happening in Nassau
October 27–November 1 • Halloween week: three local picks for the days ahead.
REGISTER BY 5 PM TODAY Teen Halloween PartyWednesday, October 28 | |
6–8 PM | Massapequa Public Library, Bar Harbour, 40 Harbor Lane, Massapequa Park Halloween snacks, music and a craft for grades 6–12. Registration closes today, Tuesday, October 27, at 5 PM.
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More Halloween Plans
- West End Family Costume Party | Thursday, October 29
6–8 PM | Long Beach Library, West End Branch, 903 West Beech Street
Children can wear costumes for a Polaroid photo and decorate a magnetic frame to take it home. Register for headcount; drop-ins are welcome. See the costume-party details → - Port Washington Halloween Hunt | Saturday, October 31
Game-card pickup: 10 AM–3 PM | Port Washington Public Library, 1 Library Drive
Pick up a game card and goodie bag while supplies last, then find symbols in business windows. The self-guided hunt is free; the organizer’s FAQ lists ages 16 and under. See Halloween Hunt pickup details →
More plans for October 26–November 1
Explore the full 516 Update weekly guide for more Nassau festivals, live music, comedy, sports and family outings.
| See the full weekly events guide → |
All times are Eastern. Check organizer pages for ticket availability, fees, registration and schedule or weather updates.
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