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🌊What’s replacing Long Island’s old malls?

Big changes are coming to LI malls, and Great Neck gets a new dining spot.

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516 Update
May 04, 2026

Hello Nassau! Let’s Talk What’s New & What’s Next
It’s Monday, and we’re kicking off the week with fresh updates, inspiring local stories, and events you won’t want to miss. From community wins to hidden gems worth exploring, here’s what’s happening across Nassau County today—and what’s coming up next.

Fun Fact Spotlight:
Elmont has one of Nassau’s best nicknames. Belmont Stakes materials note that the Belmont Stakes moved to Belmont Park in 1905, and the Belmont main track became known as “Big Sandy.” That’s cleaner and more repeatable than a generic horse-racing fact.

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Today’s Edition: 
🏬 What’s Next for Long Island’s Malls
🍽️ A New Night-Out Spot Opens in Great Neck
🗓️ Week-ahead picks: LICM, UBS Arena, Tilles Center, Long Beach, and more

🏬 What’s Next for Long Island’s Malls

Photo by: Newsday

Long Island’s enclosed malls are being reworked as owners try to move beyond old-school retail. Several properties are shifting toward new uses like restaurants, open-air shopping, entertainment, housing, and logistics, while Sunrise Mall—right off 110— in Massapequa remains one of the biggest redevelopment questions.

516 Update Community Guide

Your Guide to 7 Key Tilles Center Events Resources for 2026
Planning a visit? Our guide to Tilles Center events gives Nassau County residents the top 7 resources for tickets, schedules, and local tips.

🍽️ A New Night-Out Spot Opens in Great Neck

Photo by: Newsday/Andi Berlin

LA420 has opened on Northern Boulevard, bringing a modern American restaurant and bar to the Northern Blvd stretch in Great Neck. With chef-driven dishes and a polished dining-room feel, it adds another option for locals looking beyond the usual weeknight dinner spot.

🌤️ WeatherWatch

Monday, May 4
High: 64°F | Low: 49°F
😎 Sunny, mild, and breezy

Tuesday, May 5
High: 69°F | Low: 54°F
💨 Warmer, but gusty winds pick up

Sea Cliff: A 1928 Cottage in a Village With Its Own Texture

32 9th Avenue is a 1928 cottage with Craftsman styling, three bedrooms, three baths, a screened porch, and a small garden. Sea Cliff’s unique vibe gives this home more character than a standard listing ever could.. The village’s official site says Sea Cliff is known for one of Nassau County’s best collections of late-Victorian architecture, and its parks page points to both a municipal beach and Veteran’s Memorial Park, with open views over Hempstead Harbor and Long Island Sound. In that setting, the house reads less as a generic suburban listing and more as part of a North Shore village with a strong sense of place.

🎉 WHAT’S HAPPENING THIS WEEK IN
NASSAU COUNTY

🌦 Rain or shine, Nassau is full of things to do!
From local fairs to live music and community events, there’s always something happening across the county, whether you’re heading down the SSP or catching the 6:15 out of Penn, here’s what you need to know for the week ahead.

Grab your calendar — and maybe an umbrella — and see what’s coming up this week 👇

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