🌊 What’s Changing at Baxter Beach? + New MWBE Hub

Hello Nassau! Let’s Talk What’s New & What’s Next
We’re halfway through the week with two projects focused on making things work better, one along Nassau’s shoreline and another for New York business owners. Plus, today’s fun fact may change how you picture coastal protection.

— Janine, Mo and Nick

Today’s Edition: 
🌊 Baxter Beach Restoration Breaks Ground
🌊 New MWBE Hub Launches in New York
🗓️ Upcoming Events and Things To Do!

• Fun Fact Spotlight
A “living shoreline” does more than stop erosion.

Instead of relying entirely on seawalls or bulkheads, living shorelines use natural materials such as native plants, sand and rock. They can also provide habitat for fish and other coastal wildlife while helping buffer waves and storms.

Major Baxter Beach Restoration Breaks Ground

After years of erosion, flooding concerns and planning, work has begun on a major restoration of Baxter Beach. The Port Washington-area project is designed to protect the shoreline and restore access, but its impact on Shore Road and emergency response may be the part that matters most to nearby residents.

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New MWBE Hub Launches in New York

New York has replaced a decade-old system used by minority- and women-owned businesses seeking certification and state contracts. The new Empire State MWBE Hub brings several previously scattered steps together, promising a more direct path through a process that business owners have often found difficult to navigate.

🌤️ WeatherWatch

Wednesday, July 29
High: 76°F | Low: 67°F
⛈️ Rain and thunderstorms through the day

Thursday, July 30
High: 76°F | Low: 65°F
🌦️ Cloudy with occasional showers

Featured Business

Amy’s Boutique: A Syosset Shop Built on Personal Attention

Amy’s Boutique is a women’s clothing store in Syosset with more than 100 brands, but the stronger angle is its emphasis on knowing customers personally rather than treating shopping like a transaction. That makes it feel less like generic retail and more like the kind of local business people return to because the experience is specific to the place.

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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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