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In today's newsletter:

• What Chief Del Muro’s retirement means for Port Washington policing
• How Port Washington’s animal league pairs seniors with the perfect pet

Also on today's calendar: Join Us at the Baxter's Pond Foundation Block Party! and 9 more events.

Today's riddle: 4. What is seen in the middle of March and April that can’t be seen at the beginning or end of either month? 🤔 (Answer below!)

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Weather forecast:

• Friday: Sun, some clouds, with a high of 65 and low of 49 degrees.
• Saturday: Rather cloudy, temps: high: 58, low: 47.
• Sunday: Partly sunny and breezy, with a high of 59 and low of 48 degrees.

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📰 News we're reading

• Port Washington Police Chief retiring after serving over 40 years on the force (news12.com) — Port Washington residents are seeing a major leadership change as longtime Police Chief Robert Del Muro retires after 45 years of service with the Port Washington Police District. Hired in 1981 and chief since 2019, he helped keep the department at the forefront of innovation. His tenure also included the long-awaited groundbreaking for a new police building commissioners have pursued since 1997.    

• Mild Cognitive Impairment and Pets: Benefits, Risks, Care (everydayhealth.com) — For Port Washington residents living with mild cognitive impairment, pets can offer meaningful cognitive, emotional, and physical benefits, from easing stress to encouraging daily routines and activity. The article also highlights the Seniors for Seniors adoption program at North Shore Animal League in Port Washington, which matches older adults with senior animals. It outlines practical tips, support services, and backup planning to ensure pet care remains manageable and sustainable over time.    

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📸 Around Port Washington

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🗓 Upcoming Events in Port Washington

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★ Featured events ★

Sunday May 3

• Join Us at the Baxter's Pond Foundation Block Party! →
  Shoreview Rd, Port Washington, NY, 11050,
  1:00 pm

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Other local events

Friday May 1

• Friends of the Library Book & Author Luncheon Featuring Emma Straub →
  The Garden City Hotel, 45 7th St, Garden City
  11:00 am
• Art lessons REMOTE on Zoom App →
  12:00 pm
• MORRIS BROTHERS in concert. →
  Port Washington Public Library, 1 Library Dr, Port Washington
  7:30 pm
• A New York Evening With Taj Mahal →
  The Greene Space, 44 Charlton St, New York
  7:30 pm

Saturday May 2

• NSAS WALK Valley Stream State Park
  Valley Stream State Park, State Park Rd, Valley Stream
  7:45 am
• Long Island Fairy Festival 2026 →
  Sands Point Preserve, 127 Middle Neck Rd, Sands Point
  10:00 am
• My Grownup and Me
  Westbury Memorial Public Library Children's Programs, 445 Jefferson Street, Westbury
  10:30 am
• Til Death Do Us Part... You First starring Peter Fogel →
  Jeanne Rimsky Theater - Landmark on Main Street, 232 Main St, Port Washington
  7:30 pm

Thursday May 7

• Monthly Meditation →
  Sands Point Preserve, 127 Middle Neck Rd, Sands Point
  6:00 pm

Saturday May 9

• Join Baxter's Pond Foundation for Late Spring Clean-Up & Volunteer Training →
  Baxter's Pond Flagpole, 1 Central Dr, Port Washington
  9:00 am

Sunday May 10

• Mother's Day Brunch With a View →
  Harbor Links Golf Course, 1 W Fairway Dr, Port Washington
  10:30 am

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

• Port Washington Police District Breaks Ground on New Headquarters After Decades-Long Planning Effort —Jake Mendlinger Read on Patch
• Port Washington Children’s Center Announces Community Celebration “Anchored in Community” —Jake Mendlinger Read on Patch
• Port Washington Children’s Center Hosts Staff Development Training Focusing on Early Literacy —Jake Mendlinger Read on Patch

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🗞 Nearby News

Roslyn

• Roslyn High School hosts Anne Frank experience (longislandpress.com)
• Newsday Athlete of the Week is Roslyn's Josh Berger (newsday.com)
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Manhasset

• Love Together Annual Gala Dinner 2026 to Take Place in June (brazilcham.com)
• Grogan Tabbed Rookie of the Year; Seven Bulldogs Earn All-Ivy Accolades (yalebulldogs.com)

Glen Cove

• LI Doctor, Son Accused Of Illegally Selling Prescription Drugs, Xanax, Adderrall: NCDA (patch.com)

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-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: The letter R (Thank you Brenda C. for sending it in!)Got a good riddle for PatchAM? Submit it here!

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