Port Washington News

10/05/2025

09/30/2025

The Greater Port Washington Business Improvement District dedicated a new four-faced street clock at Blumenfeld Family Park on Main Street on Monday, Sept. 22, an initiative made possible through a grant from PSEG Long Island and support from the Town of North Hempstead.

https://www.longislandpress.com/2025/09/29/street-clock-port-washington/

The Greater Port Washington Business Improvement District dedicated a new four-faced street clock at Blumenfeld Family Park on Main Street on Monday, Sept.

09/30/2025

Temple Beth-El of Great Neck and Gold Coast Arts Center will commemorate the Oct. 7 Hamas attacks with a joint community service on Sunday, Oct. 5.

Read more: https://www.longislandpress.com/2025/09/30/synagogues-commemorate-oct-7/

Synagogues will mark the second anniversary of the Oct. 7 Hamas attacks with a joint community commemoration. Temple Beth-El of Great Neck and Gold Coast Arts

09/29/2025

The Village of Manorhaven Board of Trustees tabled a proposed local law that would change requirements for public notice signs on Wednesday, Sept. 24.

Read more: https://www.longislandpress.com/2025/09/29/manorhaven-table-signage-law/

The Village of Manorhaven Board of Trustees tabled a proposed local law that would change requirements for public notice signs on Wednesday, Sept. 24.

09/29/2025

Pumpkin picking, puppet shows and live music brought families to the Sands Point Preserve Conservancy on Sunday, Sept. 28, for the Preserve’s Fall Fun Fest.

Read more: https://www.longislandpress.com/2025/09/29/preserve-fall-fun-fest/

Pumpkin picking, puppet shows and live music brought families to the Sands Point Preserve Conservancy on Sunday, Sept. 28, for the Preserve's Fall Fun Fest.

09/23/2025

Voters in the Town of North Hempstead and Nassau County Legislative District 11 can prepare for November elections by attending candidate forums sponsored by the nonpartisan political organization League of Women Voters of Port Washington-Manhasset.

Read more: https://www.longislandpress.com/2025/09/23/league-of-women-voters-forums/

Voters in the Town of North Hempstead and Nassau County Legislative District 11 can prepare for November elections by attending candidate forums sponsored by

09/23/2025

Town parks officials gathered among Gerry Pond Park’s greenery to bring awareness to locally found invasive plant life on Wednesday, Sept. 17. The 12 common harmful species, dubbed the “Dirty Dozen,” take over natural areas, kill ornamental plantings and push out native plants, according to horticulturist Helene Drozd.

Read more: https://www.longislandpress.com/2025/09/22/north-hempstead-invasive-species/

Town parks officials gathered among Gerry Pond Park’s greenery to bring awareness to locally found invasive plant life on Wednesday, Sept. 17. The 12 common

09/22/2025

Families can celebrate the autumn season at Sands Point Preserve’s Fall Fun Fest on Sunday, Sept. 28, from noon to 4 p.m., with autumn-themed activities, live entertainment and outdoor fun across the historic estate’s grounds.

Read more: https://www.longislandpress.com/2025/09/22/sands-point-fall-fun-fest/

Families can celebrate the autumn season at Sands Point Preserve’s Fall Fun Fest on Sunday, Sept. 28, from noon to 4 p.m., with autumn-themed activities, live

09/22/2025

The Port Washington School District Board of Education kicked off the 2025–26 school year Tuesday night, Sept. 16, with a meeting that honored high-achieving students, introduced a new student board representative, and a discussion on district goals and priorities.

Read more: https://www.longislandpress.com/2025/09/17/port-board-of-ed-policies/

The Port Washington School District Board of Education kicked off the 2025–26 school year Tuesday night, Sept. 16, with a meeting that honored high-achieving

09/16/2025

Car-free in Long Island? Town officials and organizers of a push to reduce car usage on the island hope this week will show you it’s easier than you think.

Read more: https://www.longislandpress.com/2025/09/15/north-hempstead-car-free/

“One of the best parts about living here is having so many options for travel and transport, and Car Free Day Long Island is a great reason to use them,”

09/16/2025

The 36th annual Pride in Port celebration brought thousands of people together from Thursday, Sept. 11, through Saturday, Sept. 13.

Read more: https://www.longislandpress.com/2025/09/16/port-washington-pride/

The 36th annual Pride in Port celebration brought thousands of people together from Thursday, Sept. 11, through Saturday, Sept. 13.

09/15/2025

The Town of North Hempstead gathered Thursday morning to mark the 24th anniversary of the Sept. 11, 2001, terrorist attacks with a solemn ceremony of prayer, reflection and remembrance at the town’s newly dedicated 9/11 Memorial.

Read more: https://www.longislandpress.com/2025/09/11/north-hempstead-9-11/

The Town of North Hempstead gathered Thursday morning to mark the 24th anniversary of the Sept. 11, 2001, terrorist attacks with a solemn ceremony of prayer,