516 Update Podcast

Good morning, Nassau. Two Nassau projects move forward in different ways: Westbury’s planned station-side apartments have a new MTA approval, while Glen Cove Hospital has opened a cardiac imaging center. We also break down $19.2 million in lead-line awards for Mineola and Garden City, with today’s office closure and local plans below. In today’s edition: Mineola and Garden City receive lead-line f...

🎃 HALLOWEEN WEEK IN NASSAU Good morning, Nassau. Shareholders of Jericho-based Nathan’s Famous have approved the roughly $450 million deal with Smithfield Foods. We also have Nassau’s new school rankings, September home prices and Halloween plans for the week. In today’s edition: 📰 Jericho-based Nathan’s shareholders approve the roughly $450M Smithfield deal 📍 20 Nassau schools make U.S. News’...

Hello Nassau! Let’s Talk What’s New & What’s Next We’re starting the week with a $130M–$150M redevelopment in Valley Stream, new restaurant plans and a public investment in Oyster Bay’s waterways. There’s also a free resource for local seniors, plus a handful of fall activities to put on your calendar. In today’s edition: 🏗️ Where Green Acres’ $130M–$150M redevelopment is going 🍽️ KPOT’s Rockv...

Hello Nassau! Let’s Talk What’s New & What’s Next A flood-prone North Shore route has $14.6 million in capital funding secured for an overhaul. We look at the Shore Road project serving Glen Cove, Sea Cliff and Glenwood Landing, then share three festival options for the weekend. Janine, Mo and Nick Today’s Edition: 🚧 $14.6M secured for the North Shore’s Shore Road project 🦪 Oyster Fest retur...

Hello Nassau! Let’s Talk What’s New & What’s Next A $10 million state award will support wastewater improvements at Cedar Creek in Wantagh, with cleaner South Shore waters as the goal. We explain the project, then share Medicare enrollment help, online classes and a Saturday cultural outing. Janine, Mo and Nick Today’s Edition: 💧 $10M awarded for Cedar Creek wastewater improvements 📋 Free Me...

Hello Nassau! Let’s Talk What’s New & What’s Next A $52.3 million project is renewing the LIE across Nassau, with storm-drain maintenance included alongside the new pavement. We look at the countywide work, followed by today’s Belmont admission deal and practical community resources.

Hello Nassau! Let’s Talk What’s New & What’s Next New steps, handrails, walkways and building repairs are on Westbury’s improvement list, backed by a $150,075 county grant. We explain the practical upgrades, then share help for home energy projects and a Farmingdale coffee spotlight.

Hello Nassau! Let’s Talk What’s New & What’s Next New steps, handrails, walkways and building repairs are on Westbury’s improvement list, backed by a $150,075 county grant. We explain the practical upgrades, then share help for home energy projects and a Farmingdale coffee spotlight. Janine, Mo and Nick Today’s Edition: 🏛️ $150,075 for Westbury recreation-complex upgrades 🏠 A free home energy...

Hello Nassau! Let’s Talk What’s New & What’s Next A $52.3 million project is renewing the LIE across Nassau, with storm-drain maintenance included alongside the new pavement. We look at the countywide work, followed by today’s Belmont admission deal and practical community resources. Janine, Mo and Nick Today’s Edition: 🛣️ $52.3M to renew 193 LIE lane miles in Nassau 🎟️ $3 Wednesday admission...

Hello Nassau! Let’s Talk What’s New & What’s Next A planned $30 million community center could give Elmont families a new place for youth, senior and neighborhood programs. We look at the proposed location and funding details, then get you ready for Fright Nights and the weekend’s fall festivals. Janine, Mo and Nick Today’s Edition: 🏘️ Elmont’s planned $30M YMCA community center 👻 Free Fright...

Hello Nassau! Let’s Talk What’s New & What’s Next Sea Cliff has about $5 million lined up to replace aging cesspools with sewer connections for 45 homes. Today’s lead explains the funding and streets involved, followed by dining deals, shopping plans and a free fall outing. Janine, Mo and Nick Today’s Edition: 🚰 About $5M for 45 Sea Cliff sewer connections 🍽️ $25 lunches and $30–$48 dinners r...

Hello Nassau! Let’s Talk What’s New & What’s Next Good morning, Nassau! We’re taking a closer look at funding for local fire services, then turning to two things you can do yourself: clear out unwanted household items and submit a favorite Long Beach photo for the city calendar. Janine, Mo and Nick Today’s Edition: 🚒 $759,824 in capital awards for Nassau fire services ♻️ An October 17 cleanup...

Hello Nassau! Let’s Talk What’s New & What’s Next A $2.8 million renovation is putting Mineola’s community center back in shape for youth sports, summer campers and senior gatherings. We break down what the money buys, then share three local food and coffee updates. Janine, Mo and Nick Today’s Edition: 🏗️ A $2.8M renovation for Mineola’s community center 🍝 A new Italian kitchen targets a late...

Hello Nassau! Let’s Talk What’s New & What’s Next Good morning, Nassau! We’re starting the week with funding for a neighborhood playground, a simple way to help stock local food pantries, and an opportunity for artists to bring more public programming to our communities. Janine, Mo and Nick Today’s Edition: 🛝 $1.61 million for Hempstead’s Kenny Memorial Park playground 🥜 A pantry drive invit...

Hello Nassau! Let’s Talk What’s New & What’s Next Welcome to October! Whether your calendar is already filling up or you’re still making plans, take a few minutes to see what’s happening around Nassau. — Janine, Mo and Nick Today’s Edition: 🏬 $26.8 million refinancing for Port Washington’s Soundview Marketplace 🪵 Sacco Woodworking purchases Freeport building for $1.735 million 🌱 Planned law...

Hello Nassau! Let’s Talk What’s New & What’s Next It’s the last day of September! Before we turn the calendar, let’s catch up on what’s happening close to home and what October has in store. — Janine, Mo and Nick Today’s Edition: 💰 $1 million in security grants for East Hills and Plainview JCCs 🦪 Oyster Festival seeks volunteers to turn discarded shells into new habitat 🏥 $755,000 Glen Cove...

Hello Nassau! Let’s Talk What’s New & What’s Next We hope you had a good weekend! Start the week with a few local updates and a look at what’s coming up around the county. — Janine, Mo and Nick Today’s Edition: 🛣️ Glen Cove street improvements scheduled to begin this week 💼 Bethpage’s October 5 job expo welcomes job seekers of all abilities 🍽️ Golden Crest celebrates its Uniondale reopening 🗓...

Hello Nassau! Let’s Talk What’s New & What’s Next Thanks for spending part of your Tuesday with us. We’ve gathered today’s local updates, along with a few ideas to help you plan ahead. — Janine, Mo and Nick Today’s Edition: 🏥 $12.6 million heart-care center opens in New Hyde Park 👻 Three free Fright Nights coming to Syosset this October 🚒 $43,350 grant supports South Hempstead emergency equ...

Hello Nassau! Let’s Talk What’s New & What’s Next Today’s news includes a $250,000 boost for Island Park’s Veterans Village and expanded substance-use treatment services in East Meadow. So pour your coffee, get comfortable, and let’s take a closer look at what’s changing locally. — Janine, Mo and Nick Today’s Edition: 🌊 National Grid Gives $250K to Island Park Veterans Village 🌊 EPIC Expands...

Hello Nassau! Let’s Talk What’s New & What’s Next We made it to Friday, and there’s a lot happening across Nassau County, from a planned Oceanside business acquisition to new EV funding and an Albertson museum worth discovering. So grab your coffee, get comfy, and let’s catch you up before the weekend begins. — Janine, Mo and Nick Today’s Edition: 🌊 Riverhead Building Supply Plans Oceanside E...

Hello Nassau! Let’s Talk What’s New & What’s Next There’s a major development proposal on the agenda in Long Beach tonight, plus an early look at a favorite fall tradition returning to Manhasset. So grab your coffee, get comfy, and let’s walk through what Nassau County needs to know today. — Janine, Mo and Nick Today’s Edition: 🌊 Long Beach Zoning Board to Continue Review of 106-Unit Condo Pr...

Hello Nassau! Let’s Talk What’s New & What’s Next We’re halfway through the week, and money is moving across Nassau County, from a $350,000 cancer-trial donation to a $5.3 million Westbury property sale. Grab your coffee, settle in, and let’s get you caught up. — Janine, Mo and Nick Today’s Edition: 🌊 $350K Gift Expands Cancer Trial Access at Mount Sinai South Nassau 🌊 Fully Leased Westbury...

Hello Nassau! Let’s Talk What’s New & What’s Next A new week is here, and there’s plenty happening across Nassau County, from a $100 million Westbury development to important state and community updates. So grab your coffee, get comfy, and let’s start the week with the news you need. — Janine, Mo and Nick Today’s Edition: 🌊 Westbury Approves $100M Transit-Oriented Development Near LIRR 🌊 New...

Hello Nassau! Let’s Talk What’s New & What’s Next A new week begins with accessibility improvements planned for the Bellerose LIRR station and a recreational upgrade moving forward in Lynbrook. Grab your coffee, settle in, and let’s start the week with what’s happening around Nassau County. — Janine, Mo and Nick Today’s Edition: 🌊 Bellerose LIRR Station Gets $250K Boost for ADA Upgrades 🌊 Gr...

Hello Nassau! Let’s Talk What’s New & What’s Next We made it to Friday, and it’s a big day in Elmont as racing prepares to return to Belmont Park following a $455 million redevelopment. So grab your coffee, get comfy, and let’s catch you up before the weekend starts. — Janine, Mo and Nick Today’s Edition: 🌊 $455M Belmont Park Reopens for Racing Today 🌊 Barrier Brewing’s Fifth Annual Oktoberf...