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Student musicians from across Port Washington School District brought a night of jazz to Schreiber High School on April 10.

Education

Port Washington student musicians bring night of jazz to Schreiber High School

By Connor Patton

Port Washington teen Calvin Mar received the Garden of Dreams Foundation's $60,000 Inspire Scholarship from Knicks player Karl-Anthony Towns.

Sports

Port Washington teenager wins $60,000 scholarship at Knicks game

By Connor Patton

Veterans of Foreign Wars member Ken Kraft worked with fellow members like Fred Blumlein to put up 82 banners honoring local veterans along Main Street in Port Washington.

Community Events

Banners honoring Port Washington veterans to adorn Main Street ahead of Memorial Day

By Connor Patton

Troy Ramey

Concerts & Music

Troy Ramey brings soulful storytelling and Americana sound to The Landmark on May 8

By Christy Hinko

Former mayor of Manorhaven Jim Avena died on April 13 at the age of 81.

Obituaries

Jim Avena, former Manorhaven mayor, dies at 81

By Cameryn Oakes

Author Chris Bohjalian will talk about his latest romance novel "The Jackal's Mistress" at the Port Washington Friends of the Library's annual Book & Author Luncheon at the Garden City Hotel on May 2.

Community Events

Port Washington Friends of the Library to host 56th Book & Author Luncheon May 2

By Connor Patton

American Legion Post 509 vice commander Paul Oleksiw will be the Grand Marshal of the Port Washington Memorial Day Parade.

Community Events

Paul Oleksiw is Port Washington’s Memorial Day Parade Grand Marshal

By Connor Patton

Public officials including Town of North Hempstead Council Member Mariann Dalimonte and Baxter Estates Mayor Nora Haagenson honored community leader Holly Byrne at the Baxter's Pond Foundation progressive dinner in early April.

Community Events

Baxter’s Pond Foundation honors former administrator Holly Byrne

By Connor Patton

Students had to enact a case from the New York State Bar Assocation that is typically led by high school mock trial students.

Education

Sixth-graders at Weber Middle School become lawyers during mock trial

By Connor Patton

The Sands Point Preserve will host the Third Annual Long Island Fairy Festival on Saturday May 3.

Community Events

The Third Annual Long Island Fairy Festival Returns to Sands Point Preserve

By Long Island Press Staff

Neurodiverse performers took guests on a totally tubular trip "Back to the '80s" in The Nicholas Center's second annual musical showcase.

Community Events

The Nicholas Center brings the ’80s to the stage in musical showcase

By Long Island Press

Jesse Epstein

Business

Brewing a new kind of Judaism: Jesse Epstein revives Shmaltz Brewing

By Christy Hinko

Mill Pond in Village of Port Washington North

Port Washington

Guide to PW Port North officials

By Long Island Press

Port Washington Board of Education President Adam Smith said the district is looking to lower elementary class sizes by one student through the hiring of up to three new teachers.

Education

Parents raise concerns about class sizes at Port Washington school board meeting

By Connor Patton

Flower Hill Mayor Randall Rosenbaum said the village will repair more roads and work on beautification projects in new fiscal year.

Port Washington

Flower Hill adopts $4 million village budget

By Connor Patton

Port Washington's C.P. Weber Middle School Science Olympiad team heads to New York State Science Olympiad competition.

Community Events

Port Washington Weber’s Science Olympiad team secures state spot

By Larissa Fuentes

Manorhaven first graders collect non-perishable food items for the Our Lady of Fatima food pantry.

Community Events

Manorhaven first-graders collect 200 food items for food pantry

The Town of North Hempstead raised a flag with the words "donate life" to raise awareness for organ donation

North Hempstead raises awareness for organ donation, urges residents to sign up as donors

By Cameryn Oakes

The Port Washington Public Library is holding its 2025-2026 budget vote and trustee election on April 8, from 7 a.m. to 9 p.m.

Port Washington

Voters approve Port Washington Public Library budget, trustees elected without opposition

By Connor Patton

Donald Reese became the 56th chief of the Port Washington Fire Department in March after rising the ranks from engineer, to lieutenant and assistant chief.

Port Washington

Port Washington Fire Department welcomes new chief

By Connor Patton

The North Hempstead Town Board voted along party lines to shift the calling of public comment cards from the town clerk to the town supervisor.

North Hempstead town supervisor now calling public comment cards after partisan vote changing procedures

By Cameryn Oakes

Prince Dauntless stands around subjects of the kingdom during Weber Middle School's performance of "Once Upon a Mattress."

Education

Weber Middle School presents “Once Upon a Mattress”

Spectrum Designs marketing and development specialist Kelli Fisher stands with decoration specialist Spencer Pusey, who removes a mask, symbolizing his sense of freedom at work.

Business

Spectrum Designs launches new campaign ahead of Autism Awareness Month

By Connor Patton

Staff at St. Francis Hospital & Health Center in Flower Hill celebrate earning Magnet designation for the fifth year.

Health

St. Francis Hospital & Heart Center earns Magnet designation

By Connor Patton

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