516 Update
516Update is a local email newsletter for Nassau County residents, sharing the latest news, events, openings, restaurants, and community stories 5 days a week.
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🌊Nassau Roads Get $58.8M Paving Push | Port Washington Library Puts $8.25M Budget to Vote
Paving work is coming to roads Nassau drivers use every day as Port residents get ready to vote on library spending.
516 Update
April 24, 2026
Hello Nassau! Let’s Talk What’s New & What’s Next
It’s Friday, and we’re wrapping up the week with the latest updates from across the county. From news that closed out the workweek to events and developments heading into the weekend, here’s what Nassau County residents should know.
Fun Fact Spotlight:
Mineola’s official history says the name came from “Miniolagamika,” later shortened to Mineola, meaning “Pleasant Village.”
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Today’s Edition:
🚧 $58M in Road Work Is Headed to Long Island
📚 Port Washington Library Puts $8.25M Budget Up for Vote
🗓️ Upcoming Events and Things To Do!
🚧 $58M in Road Work Is Headed to Long Island
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Long Island is set to get $58 million for road resurfacing, which is welcome news for drivers across the Island. It’s a big investment, and people will want to know where the crews are heading first.
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📚 Port Washington Library Puts $8.25M Budget Up for Vote
Long Island Press media archives
Port residents will soon vote on an $8.25 million library budget to fund programs, services, and the library’s next chapter. For a lot of families in town, this is one worth following.
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Behind the Counter, a New Night Spot in Massapequa
Behind the Grind is the one place here that actually earns the hidden-gem label. It is a new speakeasy tucked behind The Coffee Grind at 9 Broadway, introduced in March with early public nights and private-event bookings, and the concealed back-room setup gives you an easy, visual story to tell.
🎉 Opening a New Business in Nassau? Let’s Share It.
Whether it’s a grand opening or you’ve recently opened your doors, we help locals see what’s new in their neighborhood.
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🎉 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. Grab your calendar — and maybe an umbrella — and see what’s coming up this week 👇
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