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(L. to R.) Mike Mannix, Danielle D'Ambrosio and Madison Bruck were elected to serve as Members-at-Large on the Girl Scouts of Nassau County Board of Directors.

Port Washington

Port Washington, Manhasset leaders elected to serve on Nassau Girl Scouts board

By Larissa Fuentes

Volunteers gathered at the Sid Jacobson JCC to pack backpacks for undeserved children.

Community Events

Sid Jacobson JCC gives back with a backpack

By Larissa Fuentes

North Hempstead residents and officials celebrated India Independence Day at Tully Park on Friday.

Port Washington

Town of North Hempstead celebrates third Indian Independence Day

By Isabella Gallo and Larissa Fuentes

Brian Valenza

Veterans

Port Washington Navy SEAL veteran braved Hudson swim to honor fallen heroes

By Christy Hinko

Business

Diamaris Burton named emerging leader under 30 for expanding job opportunities for adults with autism

By Larissa Fuentes

The 44th annual Italian Festival is returning to Port Washington.

44th Annual Italian Festival will return to Port Washington

By Larissa Fuentes

Schreiber Reunion Junkies from classes of ’71 - ’73 are committed to keeping their classes' bond together well into their twilight years.

Port Washington

50+ years, three classes, one bond: The enduring reunions of Port Washington grads

By Andrea Mastrocinque-Martone

Canadian alt-country band Cowboy Junkies will bring a career-spanning set to the Jeanne Rimsky Theater.

Music

Cowboy Junkies mark 40 years with show at Jeanne Rimsky Theater

By Larissa Fuentes

TNC Chocolate Lab in Port Washington was named on of Long Island Business News' Best Startups of 2025.

Business

TNC Chocolate Lab awarded Best Startup Businesses of 2025

By Long Island Press

The Port Washington Water Pollution Control District Board discussed a new resolution for the baseball field at Sunset Park.

Port Washington

Port Washington Water Pollution District meeting erupts over new resolution for the ball field at Sunset Park

By Larissa Fuentes

Brian Valenza, a Port Washington native and seven-year Navy SEAL veteran, will join in the seventh annual New York City SEAL Swim.

Port Washington

Port Washington native, Navy SEAL vet to swim across Hudson to honor fallen heroes

By Larissa Fuentes

Landmark on Main Street, home to the nonprofit Jeanne Rimsky Theater, is celebrating its 30th anniversary this year with new leadership roles held by Sean Perry (L.) and Floryn Glass Stock (R.).

Landmark on Main Street celebrates 30 years with new leadership

By Long Island Press

Port Washington resident Mike Mannix was elected to the Girl Scouts of Nassau County Board of Directors, Members-at-Large.

Port Washington

Nassau Girl Scouts announces Port resident elected to board of directors

By Larissa Fuentes

The 36th annual Pride in Port activities will take place during the second weekend of September.

Port Washington

Port Washington’s 36th annual Pride in Port is set to return

By Larissa Fuentes

At just 23-years-old, Mitchell Schwartz is making a big impact as the Village of Flower Hills Historian and co-vice president of the Roslyn Landmark Society.

Port Washington

Mitchell Schwartz, 23, preserves Flower Hill history as village historian

By Larissa Fuentes

PACA scholarship

Charity

Klara Mosakowski named PACA scholarship recipient, sets sights on Purdue University

By Christy Hinko

Ruth Pleines (R.) with Weber Middle School student Morgan Sim (L.) who performed at the 2025 Student Recital hosted by the Association of Piano Teachers of Long Island.

Community Events

Port Washington student performs at 2025 LI piano teachers recital

By Long Island Press

Councilwoman Mariann Dalimonte will host a hurricane season emergency preparedness training at the Port Washington Public Library to help residents prepare for severe weather and disasters.

Port Washington

Town Council Member Mariann Dalimonte to host hurricane preparedness training for Port Washington residents

North Hempstead Council Member Mariann Dalimonte, the Port Washington Police Department, the Port Washington Public Library, and Bicycle Playground will host a Bicycle Rodeo, Helmet Safety, and Story Time event in the roller rink at Manorhaven Beach Park.

Community Events

North Hempstead to host bicycle rodeo, helmet safety and story time event

Georgia woman pleads guilty to deadly Massapequa crash from 2024

Port Washington man sentenced to 20 years in prison for sexual abuse of a child beginning at 4-years-old

By Casey Fahrer

Goats from Green Goats Rhineback were released into five acres of land at the Sands Point Preserve Conservancy for an eco-friendly invasive plant removal.

Port Washington

Goats take on invasive plants at Sands Point Preserve in ‘goatbusters’ initiative

By Larissa Fuentes

Milaya Boutique in Port Washington received two grants from the Greater Port Washington Business Improvement District.

Business

Milaya Boutique receives grants from Greater Port Washington Business Improvement District

Port Washington's new superintendent, Gaurav Passi (left), was sworn into office by Deputy District Clerk Denise Attonito (right).

Port Washington

Port Washington welcomes new superintendent

By Gianna Costanzo

The Port Washington Police Department and the Port Washington Fire Department took to the field during National Night Out for a family friendly baseball game.

Port Washington

Community and first responders come together for Port Washington’s National Night Out

By Larissa Fuentes

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