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Nassau County Market Update: Pending Home Sales Decline Amid National Shift

Jul 16, 2026 | Real Estate

Pending home sales across the U.S. fell 5.4% in June, according to the latest data from the National Association of Realtors. This decline follows a period of growth in May and brings the national index to 72.5.

Nassau County Homeownership: Navigating the First-Time Buyer Squeeze

Jul 16, 2026 | Real Estate

A shift in the housing market has fundamentally altered the first-time homebuyer experience, moving the focus from lifestyle preferences to intense financial constraints. Rising costs and delayed life milestones are…

Mineola High School Robotics Program Boosts Local Educational Appeal

Jul 16, 2026 | Education

Mineola High School students in the Wild Reds robotics team are actively mentoring younger peers and engaging with the local community during the 2025-26 school year. The initiative, led by student leaders Julianna…

Kings Point: USMMA Sea Captain Pleads Guilty to Federal Sexual Abuse Charges

Jul 15, 2026 | Community

John Merrone, 54, pleaded guilty in Brooklyn federal court to five counts of aggravated sexual abuse and sexual assault involving a cadet from the U.S. Merchant Marine Academy. The trial concluded abruptly on July 15…

Nassau Health Issues Bathing Advisory at 20 Beaches After Heavy Rain

Jul 15, 2026 | Public Safety

Following heavy rainfall, the Nassau County Department of Health issued an advisory against bathing at 20 county beaches as a precautionary measure.

Nassau County Median Home Price Hits Record $890,000 in May

Jul 15, 2026 | Real Estate

Single-family closed-sale median prices in Nassau County reached $890,000 in May 2026, up 9.9% year-over-year — a new all-time high.

Five Towns Nine Days Restaurant Guide Published

Jul 15, 2026 | Five Towns Living, Lifestyle

Five Towns Central published its Nine Days restaurant guide, a roundup of local meat restaurants and whether they will be open or closed during the observance.