🌊 Where Are 3 New Goddard Schools Going? + Hofstra MBA

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

Nassau is making moves in education at both ends of the classroom. Three new Goddard School locations are planned for Manhasset, Roslyn and Garden City, while Hofstra’s online MBA program has earned new national recognition.

— Janine, Mo and Nick

Today’s Edition: 
🌊 Three Goddard Schools Planned for Nassau
🌊 Hofstra Online MBA Earns High Ranking
🗓️ Upcoming Events and Things To Do!

• Fun Fact Spotlight
Hofstra is also an arboretum.

Hofstra’s 244-acre campus contains more than 12,000 evergreen and deciduous trees representing approximately 625 species and varieties. The university’s grounds have been officially recognized as an arboretum since 1985.

Three Goddard Schools Planned for Nassau

The Goddard School is planning new locations in Manhasset, Roslyn and Garden City as the early-childhood education provider expands across Nassau County. One of the projects could bring a notable new use to a former retail property.

Hofstra Online MBA Earns High Ranking

Hofstra’s online MBA program has received another strong national ranking as the university expands its approach to innovation, global studies and leadership development. The recognition comes as Hofstra continues reshaping the program for working professionals.

🌤️ WeatherWatch

Wednesday, August 5
High: 80°F | Low: 67°F
🌧️ Cloudy and damp with showers on and off

Thursday, August 6
High: 86°F | Low: 73°F
🌤️ Warmer with sun and passing clouds, plus a chance of showers at night

Featured Business

A&S Italian Marketplace: An Oceanside Business Built Across Generations

A&S Italian Marketplace says it has served the Oceanside community since 1985 and describes itself as family-owned across generations. That multigenerational thread is what makes the business more interesting than a standard specialty market. It connects the store not just to prepared food and imported goods, but to a longer neighborhood rhythm.

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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.

FUN DAYS AND FUN WAYS

Wednesday-Saturday, August 5-8
CFLI’s Vacation Bible School
Calvary Protestant Church
9:00 AM | Baldwin
Kids enjoy worship songs, Bible lessons, crafts, games, snacks, and summer faith-based activities.

Wednesday, August 5
Pasta Making & Prosecco Night
Patrizia’s of Hicksville
7:00 PM | Hicksville
A hands-on pasta-making night with a welcome drink, buffet, prosecco vibes, and Italian dinner energy.

Thursday, August 6
Step-by-Step Kids Daybreak Meadow Painting Workshop
Step-by-Step Art Studio
1:30 PM | Rockville Centre
Kids paint a Daybreak Meadow scene in an instructor-led workshop and take it home the same day.

Thursday, August 6
Allegria Rooftop Summer Vibes: Palm Springs Desert Disco
Allegria Hotel
7:00 PM | Long Beach
A 21+ rooftop party with retro Palm Springs style, cocktails, sunset views, and summer nightlife energy.

Friday, August 7
Bethpage Carnival & Music Off Broadway
Benkert Street
3:00 PM | Bethpage
A summer carnival weekend event with vendors, food trucks, music, and local community fun.

CIVIC AND SOCIAL HAPPENINGS

Wednesday, August 5
Chris Distefano
Borrelli’s Taproom
9:00 PM | Long Beach
A comedy night listed at Borrelli’s Taproom with Chris Distefano.

Thursday, August 6
Long Island During the Revolutionary War: Hard Work, Anxiety, and Taking Sides
North Shore Historical Museum
7:00 PM | Glen Cove
Glen Cove historian Dave Nieri explores how Long Islanders navigated occupation, loyalty, survival, and conflict during the Revolution.

Friday-Saturday, August 7-8
Big Jay Oakerson
Governor’s Levittown
Showtimes vary | Levittown
A special comedy weekend with Big Jay Oakerson, known for his crowd work, podcasts, and stand-up specials.

SPORTS EVENTS

Wednesday, August 5th
Long Island Ducks vs York Revolution
Atlantic League Baseball
06:30 PM | WellSpan Park, York, PA
Away Game!

Brooklyn Cyclones vs Wilmington Blue Rocks
Minor League Baseball - South Atlantic League
06:35 PM | Frawley Stadium, Wilmington, DE
Away Game!

Thursday, August 6th
New York Mets vs Cleveland Guardians
MLB Regular Season
01:10 PM | Progressive Field, Cleveland, OH
Away Game!

Brooklyn Cyclones vs Wilmington Blue Rocks
Minor League Baseball - South Atlantic League
06:35 PM | Frawley Stadium, Wilmington, DE
Away Game!

LIVE MUSIC

Wednesday, August 5
J. Cole: The Fall-Off World Tour
UBS Arena
8:00 PM | Elmont
A major arena concert night with J. Cole at UBS Arena.

Thursday, August 6
Summer Concert Series: Rock Stars From Mars
Piazza Ernesto Strada
7:00 PM | Westbury
A free outdoor rock concert with a high-energy Long Island party band.

Friday, August 7
DRIVE The Cars Tribute
Denton Green Park
7:00 PM | Hempstead
A free Village of Hempstead summer concert with a tribute to The Cars and 80s music.

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