Port Washington, NY News – LI Press

The Port Washington Board of Trustees held their first meeting for the 2025-26 school year, honoring students and discussing policies.

Port Washington school board opens year with student honors, new policies, and EV charging proposal

By Larissa Fuentes

Thousands marched in the Pride for Port parade to celebrate the community.

Community Events

Thousands celebrate pride in Port Washington

By Casey Fahrer

The Sands Point Preserve Conservancy unveiled a "rainbow bridge" to memorialize pets that have died.

Community Events

Sands Point Preserve Conservancy unveils ‘Rainbow Bridge’ for pet memorials

By Long Island Press

The Port Washington Water Pollution Control District commissioners voted to seek removal of one of the three commissioners.

Port Washington

Port water pollution district moves to remove Commissioner Kurz

By Larissa Fuentes

The Village of Manorhaven held its annual 9/11 remembrance in front of the village's 9/11 memorial.

Port Washington

Village of Manorhaven commemorates 24th anniversary of 9/‌11

By Larissa Fuentes

The Port Washington North Board of Trustees discussed Bombay Kitchen's continued operation after being served multiple cease-and-desists orders.

Port Washington

Port Washington North board presses Bombay Kitchen over ignoring cease-and-desist orders

By Larissa Fuentes

The Town of North Hempstead honored the victims and first responders of the Sept. 11 attacks during the town’s 24th anniversary remembrance ceremony.

North Hempstead marks 24th anniversary of 9/11 with ceremony at new memorial

By Larissa Fuentes

St. Peter of Alcantara volunteers Donna Meth, Theresa Sembler, Carri Cheung, Gloria Grafer and Roxana Sienko are preparing for the church's first food drive.

Port Washington

St. Peter of Alcantara to hold first food drive in Port Washington

By Larissa Fuentes

Brianna Ordonez, a senior at Paul D. Schreiber High School, earns national recognition through policy work.

Port Washington

Port Washington teen earns national recognition for policy, advocacy work

By Larissa Fuentes

The Village of Flower Hill had a packed agenda discussing new local laws, new events, and approving a new decorative fence.

Port Washington

Flower Hill discusses new local laws, events and application approvals

By Larissa Fuentes

44th Annual Italian Festival co-chairs Anthony Cavallaro and Tom Giovenco.

44th Annual Italian Festival inspires Port Washington

By Larissa Fuentes

Amanda Strobel, a lifelong Port Washington resident, participated in the inaugural Art Walk in Port Washington.

Art

Inaugural Art Walk transforms Port Washington’s Main Street into open-air gallery

By Larissa Fuentes

Kindergartners with their teacher Ms. Roberts at Guggenheim Elementary on the first day back to school for the 2025-26 school year.

Community Events

First day of school brings theme of ‘Engage, Empower, Grow’ in Port Washington

By Long Island Press

The Archangel Michael Greek Orthodox Church will celebrate its 14th annual Greek Festival on the Harbor at North Hempstead Beach Park, featuring food, music, dancing, fireworks.

Port Washington

Archangel Michael Church to host 14th annual Greek Festival on the Harbor

By Larissa Fuentes

The Port Washington Public Library is honoring late radio pioneer and longtime resident Pete Fornatale with an exhibit of photos, recordings and memorabilia marking what would have been his 80th birthday.

Port Washington

Port Washington library honors late radio pioneer Pete Fornatale with new exhibit

By Larissa Fuentes

The Port Washington Public Library created a free library themed coloring book for children.

Port Washington

Port Washington Public Library creates library-themed coloring book

By Larissa Fuentes

The Manhasset Bay Sportsman's Club held their annual Richard Peneski Sr. Snapper Derby.

Port Washington

Manhasset Bay Snapper Derby returns

By Larissa Fuentes

North Hempstead is partnering with St. Francis Hospital to bring its outreach bus across North Hempstead for free health screenings.

Community Events

North Hempstead partners with St. Francis Hospital for free health screenings

By Long Island Press

Port Washington School District staff members gathered for their annual opening day convocation.

Community Events

Port Washington School District staff gather for annual opening day convocation

By Long Island Press

Team Hope swimmers participate in pool and open-water events to raise funds for cancer research through Swim Across America.

Sports

Port Washington’s Swim Across America Team Hope raises $93K for cancer research

By Larissa Fuentes

Town Council Member Mariann Dalimonte, volunteer Claire Brezel, and the manager and chef of Manhasset Bay Yacht Club participate in the town’s oyster shell recycling and gardening program.

Port Washington

Restaurants help rebuild Manhasset Bay reefs through oyster shell donation

By Larissa Fuentes

The Village of Manorhaven Board of Trustees approved a moratorium on building construction.

Port Washington

Manorhaven trustees pass 1-year building moratorium

By Larissa Fuentes

Dance Visions NY will perform "The Body Resilient: Visions of Art for Healing” at Cedarmere Park.

Community Events

Dance Visions NY to present ‘The Body Resilient’ at Cedarmere Park

By Long Island Press

Used Car Battery, students from Bach to Rock Port Washington, won the high school division of Bach to Rock National Battle of the Bands.

Music

Used Car Battery, students from Bach to Rock Port Washington, win National Battle of the Bands

By Larissa Fuentes

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