Port Washington News

02/21/2025

County officials split on calls for Eric Adams to resign

Nassau County officials were split on calls for Mayor Eric Adams to resign from office following the Justice Department's decision to drop corruption charges

02/17/2025

Coyote sighting in Nassau raise alarms, town provides safety tips

With recent coyote sightings in North Shore communities, residents have raised concerns about interactions with the wild dogs. Most recently, residents have

02/13/2025

Family of Omer Neutra tells his story to House committee

The U.S. House Foreign Affairs Committee met with the families of six American hostages taken in Israel, including that of Plainview's Omer Neutra, to hear

02/12/2025

BREAKING: Dave Kerpen runs for North Hempstead town supervisor

"We need a leader who is truly going to listen, be transparent, be responsive to all the needs of our constituents, not someone that talks the talk but somebody who has literally walked the walk of likable leadership," Kerpen said.

Kerpen, who is running on the Democratic ticket, announced his campaign at noon today. He will be running for the seat held currently by Jennifer DeSena, who has not announced if she will be running for re-election or not.

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Dave Kerpen is a self-proclaimed expert on likable leadership. Now he’s seeking to bring that to North Hempstead as he runs for town supervisor.

02/11/2025

Rep. Tom Suozzi part of letter sent to Social Security Administration over DOGE concerns

U.S. Rep. Tom Suozzi was the lead writer of a letter from the House Ways and Means Committee to the Acting Social Security Administration

02/10/2025

Port’s planned accessible playground receives $675K grant

New York State rewarded the Village of Port Washington North with a $675,000 grant to construct an accessible playground and walking trail near Channel Drive.

02/03/2025

Read me

Jann Klose, an award-winning singer-songwriter, actor to showcase new music and connect with fans in an intimate, free concert in Port Washington

01/29/2025

Nassau County schools slated to receive foundation aid bumps

Gov. Kathy Hochul's 2025-2026 budget proposal invests $2 billion investment in Nassau County schools, with foundation aid increases across all districts.

01/28/2025

Port Washington, Westbury water districts get $5M grants

The Port Washington and Westbury water districts were awarded $5 million each from the state as part of a public health and environmental initiative.

01/23/2025

Delayed photo from this morning. Port Washington fire department, not only battling this stubborn boat fire, but battling the frigid temperatures as well..

01/22/2025

Turning pain into purpose: Mother takes OD prevention into own hands after son's death

Carole Trottere is turning her pain into purpose through overdose prevention advocacy so no other parent has to feel the anguish she has.

01/15/2025

Port Washington School District touts benefits of integrating special education students

Assistant Superintendent Allen said program changes have helped students flourish, both in special education programs and not.

01/15/2025

Glen Cove grandmother channels grief into drug overdose prevention advocacy

After losing her granddaughter to an accidental fentanyl overdose, Glen Cove's Corinne Kaufman turned to advocacy to prevent future deaths.

01/14/2025

Assemblyman Daniel Norber was sworn into his seat despite controversy over whether or not he violated state election law.

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Assemblyman Daniel Norber was sworn into his seat on Jan. 1 despite controversy after his victory last fall over whether or not he violated state election law.

01/13/2025

Revised plans for Shore Road submitted by Nassau County

Nassau County has submitted revised plans for repairing the Shore Road Sea Wall in Port Washington, according to officials from the Department of Public Works.

12/05/2024