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🌊 Which Nassau-Area Hospitals Got Five-Star CMS Ratings?

Several Nassau-area hospitals earned five-star federal ratings, while North Shore beaches get strong marks for water quality.

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516 Update
May 27, 2026

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Hello Nassau! Let’s Talk What’s New & What’s Next
Today’s issue starts with federal hospital quality ratings, including several Nassau-area facilities that earned five stars. We’re also looking at North Shore beach water-quality grades, WeatherWatch, and Nassau events worth keeping on your calendar.

— Janine, Mo and Nick

Today’s Edition: 
🏥 Nassau-area hospitals earn five-star federal ratings
🏖️ North Shore beaches get high marks for water quality
🗓️ Upcoming Events and Things To Do!

• Fun Fact Spotlight
Lake Success had a real global moment. State Department records say the Secretary-General chose the Sperry Gyroscope plant in Nassau County for the United Nations’ temporary headquarters, and the UN headquarters agreement with the U.S. was signed at Lake Success on June 26, 1947.

🏥 Which Nassau-Area Hospitals Got Five-Star Federal Ratings?

Photo by Northwell Health

CMS’ 2026 Overall Hospital Quality Star Ratings gave five stars to several Nassau-area hospitals, including Glen Cove Hospital, North Shore University Hospital in Manhasset, St. Francis Hospital & Heart Center in Roslyn, Mercy Hospital in Rockville Centre, and NYU Langone Hospital Long Island in Mineola.

For families comparing non-emergency care, the useful question is not just which hospital scored highest. It is what the rating measures, whether the hospital fits your doctor and insurance plan, and whether it has the right specialty care for your situation.

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516 Update Community Guide
Where to Play Pickleball Near Long Beach

Pickleball keeps getting bigger, and the Long Beach area has more options than many Nassau residents realize. Our latest 516 Update Community Guide breaks down seven local places to play, from indoor clubs like Long Beach Tennis Center and Pickleball XPO to outdoor courts in Lido Beach, Island Park, and Oceanside. The guide keeps it practical, with notes on booking, fees, indoor vs. outdoor play, beginner fit, family convenience, and which courts make the most sense depending on whether you want structure, scenery, or a quick casual game.

🏖️ Which North Shore Beaches Got Top Water-Quality Grades?

Seventeen Long Island Sound beaches earned A+ water-quality grades in Save the Sound’s latest report, including six in Nassau. The grades are based on bacteria testing, but water quality can change after heavy rain and stormwater runoff, so check current advisories before swimming.

🌤️ WeatherWatch

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

Thursday, May 28
High: 77°F | Low: 62°F
😎 Partly cloudy and pleasant

Featured Local Business

Riesterer’s Bakery: A West Hempstead Business With Nearly a Century Behind It

Riesterer’s Bakery has been operating from the same West Hempstead location since 1931, giving it the kind of staying power few neighborhood businesses can claim. Still family-run across generations, it stands out less as a novelty and more as a steady part of local life: cakes, cookies, pastries, and baked goods from a shop that has watched the community change without losing its place in it.

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516 Update highlights local businesses readers can use: restaurants, shops, home services, wellness providers, professional services, community organizations, and neighborhood favorites across Nassau.

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They're one of 6 AI-native startups in HubSpot for Startups' free Bold Bets Playbook. Replit grew revenue 50x after half the team pushed back on the strategy. Ramp generated 100M+ views from a single stunt. Clay's co-founder wouldn't hang up a sales call until the prospect DMed him in Slack.

Each one took a GTM risk most founders would never greenlight. Each one paid off.

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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