🌱 Patch AM: Nala Has Been Waiting 3 Years For Her Forever Family

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In today's newsletter:

• Could you be the one to finally bring Nala home?
• How Port Washington helped North Hempstead honor 9/11's 25th anniversary
• What Port Washington captains say about landing keeper fluke this week

Also on today's calendar: Jay Medal Soirée and 9 more events.

Today's riddle: What did the tractor say to the plow? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

• Saturday: Some sun, then clouds, with a high of 80 and low of 69 degrees.
• Sunday: Heavy rain and a thunderstorm, temps: high: 82, low: 68.
• Monday: Mostly sunny and less humid, with a high of 78 and low of 57 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Nala Has Been Waiting 3 Years For Her Forever Family (patch.com) — Port Washington residents are being urged to consider adopting Nala, a playful and sensitive 3-year-old hound mix who has spent her entire life at North Shore Animal League America's Port Washington campus. Shelter staff say she thrives on long walks, toys, and structure, and hope an experienced adopter from the community will finally give her the patient, loving home she deserves.
   

• Town Commemorates 25th Anniversary of September 11th (lilifepolitics.com) — North Hempstead marked the 25th anniversary of 9/11 with a solemn ceremony where the Port Washington Fire Department's bagpipe unit helped honor the 56 town residents lost. Local officials, first responders, families, and clergy gathered at Manhasset Valley Park's memorial, sharing music, wreath-layings, and reflections on resilience to support those still affected a quarter-century later.
   

• Long Island and NYC Fishing Report- September 10, 2026 (onthewater.com) — Port Washington anglers heading out with The Angler Fleet are seeing productive late-season fluke fishing, including a trophy nine-pounder in the western Sound if they work local ledges and flats patiently. The wider Long Island and NYC report highlights strong fluke, albie, and mixed-bag action from Brooklyn to Montauk, with tips on lures, tackle, and where the best bites are developing now.
   

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🗓 Upcoming Events in Port Washington

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★ Featured events ★

Saturday September 19
• Jay Medal Soirée →
  Jay Estate, 210 Boston Post Rd, Rye
  5:30 pm
Saturday September 26
• Heritage Fall Festival 2026 →
  Heritage Farm & Garden, 6050 Northern Blvd, East Norwich
  9:00 am
Sunday September 27
• 5th Annual Glen Cove Fall Family Festival - Sunday, September 27th • 11am - 4pm →
  YMCA at Glen Cove, 125 Dosoris Ln, Glen Cove
  9:00 am

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Other local events

Saturday September 12
• PJC Welcomes You For The High Holy Days! Rosh Hashanah Morning Service →
  United Methodist Church, 35 Middle Neck Rd, Port Washington
  10:00 am
• PJC Welcomes You For The High Holy Days! Rosh Hashanah - Family Service →
  Growing Love Community Garden, Manorhaven Blvd, Port Washington
  2:00 pm
• PJC Welcomes You For The High Holy Days! Rosh Hashanah - Tashlich (Manorhaven Beach Boat Launch) →
  Manorhaven Beach Park & Pool, Manorhaven Blvd, Port Washington
  3:00 pm
Sunday September 13
• Qigong - Late Summer →
  Sands Point Preserve, 127 Middle Neck Rd, Sands Point
  11:30 am
• "Sunday Serenades" featuring Cambiata Cello Duo →
  St. Stephen's Episcopal Church, 9 Carlton Ave, Port Washington
  2:00 pm
Tuesday September 15
• Art Lecture with Thomas Germano - The Art of Oaxaca →
  Port Washington Public Library, 1 Library Dr, Port Washington
  2:00 pm
• Cooking Demo - Hispanic Heritage Month →
  Port Washington Public Library, 1 Library Dr, Port Washington
  6:30 pm
Saturday September 19
• North Shore Audubon Bird Walk →
  Sands Point Preserve, 127 Middle Neck Rd, Sands Point
  8:30 am
• Blessing of the Animals →
  United Methodist Church, 35 Middle Neck Rd, Port Washington, NY, 11050
  10:00 am

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

• Cow Neck Historical Society Volunteers Give More Than 400 Hours in July —Chris Bain Read on Patch

🗞 Nearby News

Roslyn

• Town Center at Boca Raton adds two luxe restaurants to dining lineup (palmbeachpost.com)
• High school roundup: Volleyball, soccer, golf and field hockey results (newsday.com)

Manhasset

• Town Of North Hempstead To Hold 9/11 Memorial Service Marking 25th Anniversary (patch.com)
• Cashier, Barista, Italian Salumeria Associate & Deli Slicer (longislandpress.com)
• Field Hockey squad kicks off 2026 season (gcnews.com)

Hempstead

• Bethenny Frankel's Supermodel Café Closes + LI Company Recalls Foods: LI Biz Roundup (patch.com)
• My Prayers For Healing, As I Remember My Mom, And Other 9/11 Cancer Victims, This 25th Anniversary (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: Hold me close John Deere. (Thank you Jenny H. for sending it in!)
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