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A North Shore harbor town on Manhasset Bay, in the Town of North Hempstead.
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The Cowsills, a Spy Story From the Stacks and a Moss Garden: November at the Port Washington Library
by Long Island Wave ·The Cowsills play the Port Washington Public Library Nov. 13, Stony Brook's Elyse Graham talks Book and Dagger Nov. 15, and Ghost Garden runs to Dec. 5.
Santa Rides a Fire Truck Down Main Street in Port Washington on Nov. 28, Two Days After the Town's 51st Thanksgiving Run
by Long Island Wave ·Port Washington's November: Port's Got Talent on Nov. 14, the 51st Thanksgiving Day Run on Nov. 26, and Port Holiday Magic with Santa on a fire truck on Nov. 28.
Darlene Love, Big Bad Voodoo Daddy and a Celtic Christmas Are Headed to Port Washington's Main Street
by Long Island Wave ·Landmark on Main Street in Port Washington lines up Darlene Love, Big Bad Voodoo Daddy, Cherish the Ladies and a Rocky Horror New Year's Eve for the holidays.
After Years of House Calls, a North Shore Dog Groomer Opens Her Own Salon in Port Washington
by Long Island Wave ·Royalty Pet Grooming opened October 7 at 109 C Main Street in Port Washington, a one-on-one salon from a groomer who spent years making house calls across the North Shore.
Port Washington Girls Tennis Beats Syosset for Its First Nassau County Title Since 2022
by Long Island Wave ·Port Washington's girls tennis team beat top-seeded Syosset 4-3 for the program's seventh Nassau County title and plays for the Long Island championship Saturday.
Five Miles Before the Turkey: Port Washington's Thanksgiving Run Opens Its 51st Year
by Long Island Wave ·The 51st Port Washington Thanksgiving Day 5 Mile Run starts at Manorhaven Beach Park on November 26 at 8:30 a.m. Early registration runs through October 31.
The School Port Washington Refused to Lose Turns 30 as Landmark on Main Street
by Long Island Wave ·Landmark on Main Street, the Port Washington arts and community center built inside the old Main Street School, marks 30 years with a Nov. 7 gala.
Seventeen Kitchens, Eight Days: Port Washington Restaurant Week Returns October 18
by Long Island Wave ·Seventeen restaurants from Main Street to the waterfront set prix fixe menus for eight days starting Sunday, October 18. How it works and who is cooking.
Port Washington Dedicated the Plant That Scrubs Most of Its Drinking Water
by Long Island Wave ·Port Washington dedicated the Morley Park plant that now treats 1,4-dioxane and PFAS in the wells supplying 60 percent of the peninsula's water.
Port Washington's House-Call Vet Is Building Her Own Animal Hospital
by Long Island Wave ·After a decade of home visits, Veterinarian on Wheels founder Dr. Kristen Andersen-Mercer is opening Clover Bay Animal Hospital on Bayview Avenue this fall.
Port Washington's Berest Dance Center Turns 50 With a Golden Jubilee on August 30
by Long Island Wave ·Berest Dance Center marks 50 years in Port Washington with an alumni reunion and Golden Jubilee gala at the Jeanne Rimsky Theater on Sunday, August 30.
Port Washington's 12-Year-Olds Are Two Wins From Williamsport. The Season Comes Down to Wednesday at 5 on ESPN.
by Long Island Wave ·PYA's 12U all-stars, first state champions in the program's history, face Darien Wednesday at 5 p.m. on ESPN, one win from the Metro Region final.
Dragon Boat Festival Returns to Port Washington and North Hempstead Beach Park
by Long Island Wave ·Nearly 40 teams race brightly decorated dragon boats across Hempstead Harbor on July 25 at the second annual North Hempstead Beach Park festival.
Cheers to the Best Bars in Port Washington
by Long Island WaveFrom cozy pubs to lively sports bars, Port Washington has something for everyone. In this guide, we'll explore the best bars in the area, including Silver Lining Lounge, Lennon's Pub, The Shore Thing Lounge, Versus…
Savor the Flavor at These Top Restaurants in Port Washington
by Long Island WaveWhether you're in the mood for Brazilian cuisine, Japanese sushi, Italian comfort food, Belgian specialties, or American farm-to-table fare, these top restaurants in Port Washington will leave your taste buds wanting…
5 Port Washington Bars Worth Visiting 🍸
by Long Island WaveThe Port Washington community is full of great locales, from restaurants to shops, and certainly bars. There is much to explore in the village, so we have compiled a list of five Port Washington bars that would be well…
Port Washington Outdoors Dine & Shop Returns 🛍
by Long Island WaveThe Port Washington Chamber of Commerce, partnering with Residents Forward, Port Washington BID, and Landmark, have teamed up to bring an outdoor dining and shopping experience to
Vintage, Vinyl & Handmade Outdoor Market Coming to Port Washington 👩🎨
by Long Island WaveAn assortment of small local businesses will be banding together on Saturday, June 26 for the Vintage, Vinyl & Handmade Outdoor Market in Port Washington. At the market, you can expect to shop merchandise from a variety…
Port Washington brings back Drive-In Movies for the Summer
by Long Island WavePort Washington has brought back its drive-in movies as of this month. Showings will take place at North Hempstead Town Beach Park throughout the summer, with different movies playing each weekend. Upcoming showings…
Dolphin Bookshop: A Staple of Port Washington for 75 Years
by Long Island WaveDolphin Bookshop & Cafe has been an important establishment of Port Washington since its opening in 1946, about 75 years ago. This bookshop and cafe has been a part of the town’s heritage for generations and continues…
Grumman Film Studio Approved for Port Washington North
by Long Island WaveOn April 7, Port Washington North’s Board of Trustees approved a film studio to be built on Channel Drive, just off of the well-trafficked Shore Road. Grumman Studio at Port Washington North will be their second…
Owl Walks, a Film Tour of Hempstead House and a Lindbergh Talk Fill November at Sands Point Preserve
by Long Island Wave ·Sands Point Preserve near Port Washington runs Owl Prowl night walks, a Hempstead House film-location tour, a chamber concert and a Lindbergh talk this November.
Six in a Row: Massapequa Field Hockey Wins Nassau Again, and Northport Waits in the Long Island Final
by Long Island Wave ·Massapequa beat Port Washington 4-1 for a sixth consecutive Nassau County field hockey title. Next is Suffolk champion Northport for the Long Island crown.
Great Neck's Film Festival Enters Its Final Week With Eight Screenings, Two of Them Free
by Long Island Wave ·The 16th Gold Coast International Film Festival runs through October 29 with screenings in Great Neck and Port Washington, including two free programs.
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