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🌊What Could Rockville Centre’s $18.6M Hotel Change?

A new hotel project moves ahead in Rockville Centre, while Massapequa gets a NYC-style Greek food truck near the old Sunrise Mall site.

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Hello Nassau! Let’s Talk What’s New & What’s Next

Today’s issue starts in Rockville Centre, where Long Island’s first Tru by Hilton hotel is moving forward on the former Lay-Z-Boy site. We’re also looking at a new Greek food truck in Massapequa, WeatherWatch, and local events worth keeping on your calendar.

— Janine, Mo and Nick

Today’s Edition: 
šŸØ Rockville Centre hotel project moves forward
šŸ„™ New Greek food truck opens in Massapequa
šŸ—“ļø Upcoming Events and Things To Do!

• Fun Fact Spotlight
New Hyde Park’s name came out of a postal workaround. The village historian says John C. Christ and Philip J. Miller wrote letters and cards to themselves in 1871 to prove the area needed a post office, but Washington rejected ā€œHyde Parkā€ because Dutchess County already had one, so ā€œNew Hyde Parkā€ stuck. Cleaner line: the town got its ā€œNewā€ because the original name was already taken.

šŸØ What Could Rockville Centre’s $18.6M Hotel Project Change?

Photo by Tru by Hilton

Long Island’s first Tru by Hilton is planned for Rockville Centre, where developer Ellis Abramson is moving forward with an $18.6 million, 63-room hotel on the former Lay-Z-Boy site. The three-story project has received preliminary approval from the Town of Hempstead Industrial Development Agency and could begin construction as soon as next month.

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516 Update Community Guide
Long Beach Concert Venues and Nearby Nassau Night-Out Spots

Planning a concert night without the Manhattan hassle? Our latest 516 Update Community Guide breaks down seven Long Beach and Nassau-accessible venues worth knowing, from free summer beach concerts and Jones Beach Theater to UBS Arena, Tilles Center, Theatre at Westbury, The Paramount, and Mulcahy’s. The guide keeps it practical, with tips on parking, ticket planning, LIRR access, dinner pairings, and which venues work best for families, date nights, big tours, and casual group outings.

šŸ„™ What’s New Near Massapequa’s Former Sunrise Mall?

Golden Greek Street Food has opened at 33 Sunrise Highway in Massapequa, near the former Sunrise Mall site. The truck lists daily hours from noon to 8 p.m. and serves Greek street-food staples including gyros, souvlaki, Greek sausage, salads, rice pudding, and baklava.

šŸŒ¤ļø WeatherWatch

Tuesday, May 26
High: 70°F | Low: 59°F
ā˜ļø Cloudy but mild

Wednesday, May 27
High: 77°F | Low: 59°F
šŸŒ„ļø Warmer, but still mostly cloudy

Places to Visit in Nassau County
The Marsh Walk That Feels Like a Field Trip

Marine Nature Study Area in Oceanside is a 52-acre preserve with salt marsh, tidal creeks, boardwalk access, observation areas, and an interpretive center. It is a better pick for a quiet walk than a regular park stop, especially for readers interested in birds, marsh ecology, or South Shore views.

Want your Nassau property or open house featured?
516 Update highlights local homes, apartments, condos, co-ops, commercial spaces, new developments, and open houses across Nassau. Reach local readers looking to buy, rent, tour, or invest.

The Post-Workout Recovery Secret You’re Sleeping On

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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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