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🌱 Patch AM: Port Washington School Budget Passes By Large Margin

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Wednesday May 20th Patch AM

Hey there, Port Washington! Let's get started with what's happening in and around town. Read on and stay in the loop. ☀️

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In today's newsletter:

  • Port Washington voters strongly back school budget and capital upgrades
  • How to grab a free Long Island Nets clinic spot in Port
  • Why North Hempstead Beach Park is a secret stress reliever nearby

Also on today's calendar: Ice House Jams and 9 more events.

Today's riddle: Whatz the difference between Dubai...and Abu Dhabi? 🤔 (Answer below!)


Weather forecast:

  • Wednesday: An afternoon thunderstorm, with a high of 93 and low of 59 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
  • Thursday: Mainly cloudy and cooler, temps: high: 66, low: 56.
  • Friday: Cool with variable clouds, with a high of 63 and low of 51 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Port Washington School Budget Passes By Large Margin (patch.com) — Port Washington residents overwhelmingly approved the 2026-2027 school budget, backing a $205.8 million spending plan and a 3.25 percent tax levy increase. Voters also elected Julie Epstein and Rachel Gilliar to the Board of Trustees and passed two propositions to bolster repair reserves and fund major HVAC and electrical upgrades across district schools.    

• North Hempstead Partners with Long Island Nets to Host Summer in the Park Basketball Clinics (longisland.com) — Port Washington families can sign up now for a free Long Island Nets basketball clinic at Manorhaven Beach Park on Saturday, July 18, open to Town of North Hempstead kids ages 8 to 14. It’s one of five summer clinics across the town, all requiring advance registration and residency. The program promises skill-building, new friends, and a fun, no-cost day on the court.    

• 13 Hidden Waterfront Escapes In New York Where Stress Doesn't Exist Even In 2026 (takingthekids.com) — One of New York’s most relaxing waterfront escapes is right in Port Washington at North Hempstead Beach Park, where Manhasset Bay views, a beach, and quiet walking paths offer an easy reset. The guide also spotlights 12 other low-key waterfront spots statewide, from Freeport and Riverhead to the Hudson Valley and Finger Lakes, for residents willing to venture farther afield.    


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  • Landry's posted a job opening for Line Cook (Upscale / Fine Dining) in Great Neck. Apply here.
  • CROSSMARK posted a job opening for Retail Inventory Specialist - PT in Glen Cove. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Port Washington here.

🗞 Nearby News

Roslyn

  • Nassau Class AA outdoor track and field championships (newsday.com)
  • Their Mother Is Gone. Let's Not Leave Them Alone. (anash.org)

Manhasset

  • Trump administration ousts top NIH infectious disease leaders (scientificamerican.com)
  • Incidence of Dementia With Lewy Bodies Higher in Men, People Aged 65+ (healthday.com)
  • New York State Heats Up This Summer With Landmark Events, New Openings and Unforgettable Experiences (iloveny.com)

Garden City

  • Garden City Students Go Blue For Special Police Week Visit (patch.com)
  • Garden City School Budget Results Are In: See How Voters Weighed In (patch.com)

Ok Port Washington! So now you're in the loop about what's happening today. Thanks for reading, and see you in your inbox next time! Oh -- and if you like what you're reading, invite a friend to Patch AM!

-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: In Dubai, the people don't watch the 'Flintstone's'. But people in Abu Dhabi Do! (Thank you Jerri E. for sending it in!)Got a good riddle for PatchAM? Submit it here!


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