Port Washington News

The North Hempstead Town clerk race is set: two Democrats -- one running on the GOP ticket -- will vie for the post in November.

Joan Hutchinson's Five J's Jewelers will be closing its doors after 34 years in town.

"Everybody Needs a Friend," a video made by students at Carrie Palmer Weber Middle School in Port Washington, won the $10,000 grand prize in the annual Mutt-i-grees "America Adopts" PSA contest.

Over the last decade, Rabbi Irwin Zeplowitz and Cantor Claire Franco have dedicated themselves to further enhancing an already wonderful congregation as well as giving back to the town of Port Washington.

Ryan Brady, Port Washington resident and a graduating senior at Regis High School, Manhattan, has been named a semifinalist in the 2013 U.S. Presidential Scholars Program.

'The Great Little Book of Fun Things You Probably Don't Know About Ireland' - the ultimate collection of trivia, historical facts, offbeat Irish new stories, quotes, proverbs and more for Ireland lovers - gets even better.

Motorists are advised that the northbound Wantagh State Parkway will be closed each day between 6:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m. beginning Wednesday May 15, through Friday May 17, between Ocean Parkway and Merrick Road, weather permitting.

Interior designers have many more rug choices thanks to Safavieh. The Port Washington, N.Y.-based rug company unveiled its Custom Rug program at the April High Point Market.

"The Great Little Book of Fun Things You Probably Don't Know About Ireland," first published in 2007, is available in a new, updated edition offers far more Irish curiosities and updates about the ongoing story of Ireland.

A few years ago, due to a last minute South By Southwest trip, our own Molly McHugh booked a seemingly legit rental on Airbnb, only to discover that she had to share towel with residents of the home, sleep in very used sheets, and get woken up by a tenant looking for his pipe.

Olga Berest, a Manhasset resident, can't travel anywhere in the world without meeting a current or former dance student.

Gralto said that back in Italy, eating was like an "all-day event for the entire family and that's how the family-style dining concept got started." Gregorio is originally from a town in Italy called Avalino, where his grandmother did all the cooking.

Fascinating people, interesting people, people who would surprise you - that's what you find in Port Washington.

Herricks Community Players is busy this month performing Mame, directed by John Hayes, at Herricks Community Center.

Students from area high schools had an up close and personal look at a day in the life of a New York State Senator when the students shadowed Senator Jack M. Martins for a day in Albany.

In Concert Love, Nol: The Letters and Songs of Nol Coward Tony award-winning actress Christine Ebersole and Obie award-winning actor Edward Hibbert grace the Adelphi University stage in their ode to Noel Coward.

Well wishers from the police department, neighboring police districts and elected officials attended the very moving ceremony for Port Washington Police Chief William Kilfoil on April 29, marking his last day on the job.

Port Washington, New York Defined as good logic, reasoning and the rational principle governing the universe, Logos is the ultimate pragmatic lighting solution for upscale retail and other commercial applications.

Listen to live music, catch an impromptu performance of the Harlem Shake and spend the day with the family at the second annual PortFest on May 11 from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Rain or shine, PortFest, organized by Helping Enrich the Arts in Port Washington , will celebrate Port Washington's musical, artistic and cultural resources.

A few years ago, due to a last minute South By Southwest trip, our own Molly McHugh booked a seemingly legit rental on Airbnb, only to discover that she had to share towel with residents of the home, sleep in very used sheets, and get woken up by a tenant looking for his pipe.