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

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: 
🏨 Rockville Centre hotel project moves forward
🥙 New Greek food truck opens in Massapequa
🗓️ 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 “Hyde Park” because Dutchess County already had one, so “New Hyde Park” stuck. Cleaner line: the town got its “New” because the original name was already taken.

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

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.

🥙 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.

🌤️ WeatherWatch

Tuesday, May 26
High: 70°F | Low: 59°F
☁️ Cloudy but mild

Wednesday, May 27
High: 77°F | Low: 59°F
🌥️ Warmer, but still mostly cloudy

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

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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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