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π± Patch AM: How a $155M LIRR project could change Port Washington commutes
Coming up: Friends Academy Fall Fair on the Port Washington Patch calendar

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In today's newsletter:
- How a $155M LIRR project could change Port Washington commutes
Also on today's calendar: Friends Academy Fall Fair and 9 more events.
Today's riddle: What do you call a one-legged Big Foot? 🤔 (Answer below!)
- Tuesday: Variably cloudy and warmer, with a high of 71 and low of 60 degrees.
- Wednesday: A couple of afternoon showers, temps: high: 73, low: 62.
- Thursday: Partly sunny and more humid, with a high of 79 and low of 66 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• LIRR aims to boost capacity on Port Washington line (newsday.com) — Port Washington riders could soon see more frequent LIRR trains as a $155 million project moves forward to extend yard tracks and modernize the local station. Planned work includes new platforms, sidewalks, parking areas, and roof repairs, after town officials reversed earlier opposition amid complaints about limited direct service to Penn Station and Grand Central.
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🗓 Upcoming Events in Port Washington
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★ Featured events ★
- Friends Academy Fall Fair →
Friends Academy, 270 Duck Pond Rd, Locust Valley
11:00 am
Saturday October 3
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Other local events
- Acute Inflections at Landmark on Main Street →
Landmark on Main Street, Port Washington - NSAS WALK Lido Passive Preserve & JBCGS
Lido Beach Passive Nature Area, 1051-1137 Lido Blvd, Lido Beach
8:30 am - Spin & Paint
Westbury Memorial Public Library Children's Programs at the Meeting Room, 445 Jefferson Street, Westbury
4:30 pm - Monthly Meditation →
Sands Point Preserve, 127 Middle Neck Rd, Sands Point
6:00 pm - Divided Neighbors: North Hempstead in the Revolutionary War →
Port Washington Public Library, 1 Library Dr, Port Washington
7:00 pm - Falaise Tour - 12, 1, 2 & 3pm →
Sands Point Preserve, 127 Middle Neck Rd, Sands Point
12:00 pm - Annual Pumpkin Festival (10 am - 3 pm) →
United Methodist Church, 35 Middle Neck Rd, Port Washington, NY, 11050
10:00 am - North Shore Animal League America Adopt-A-Fest →
North Shore Animal League America, 16 Lewyt St, Port Washington
10:00 am - Tour Falaise - 12 and 2 pm →
Sands Point Preserve, 127 Middle Neck Rd, Sands Point
12:00 pm - Baxter's Pond Fall Clean-Up New Date: Sunday, Oct. 4! →
Baxter's Pond Flagpole
10:00 am - Fall Fun Fest at Sands Point Preserve →
Sands Point Preserve, 127 Middle Neck Rd, Sands Point
12:00 pm
Wednesday September 30
Thursday October 1
Friday October 2
Saturday October 3
Sunday October 4
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- TJX posted a job opening for Merchandise Coordinator in Port Washington. Apply here.
🗞 Nearby News
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- High school roundup: Soccer, field hockey, girls volleyball and girls tennis (newsday.com)
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- Nassau high school football roundup from Week 3 (newsday.com)
- Fleurs de Villes brings autumn floral exhibition to Americana Manhasset (longislandpress.com)
Queens
- Queens Dentist Charged In Alleged Medicaid Fraud Scheme: What To Know (patch.com)
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-- The Patch AM Team
P.S. The answer to today's riddle: Hop Squatch! (Thank you Terri R. for sending it in!)
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