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Good day Port Washington! We're here again with what you need to know today. Grab a cup of coffee and read on. ☀️

In today's newsletter:

  • How Harbor Links just became Nassau County's top-rated public golf course
  • How will this lawsuit shape Port Washington's waterfront future?
  • Which Port Washington fall festivals should you mark on your calendar?

Also on today's calendar: 45th Annual Italian Festival and 9 more events.

Today's riddle: What do you get when you cross an angry cow with an angry sheep? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Thursday: Warm; a shower in the morning, with a high of 88 and low of 70 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
  • Friday: Turning sunny and less humid, temps: high: 81, low: 64.
  • Saturday: Sun giving way to clouds, with a high of 77 and low of 68 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• North Hempstead's Harbor Links Named Best Golf Course in Nassau County (longisland.com) — Harbor Links Golf Course in Port Washington has just been voted the best golf course in Nassau County, capping a year of major upgrades and new technology at the town-owned facility. With nearly $2 million invested in improvements, from a high-tech driving range to renovated dining and even robot drink delivery, the course is positioning itself as a modern, accessible destination for Port Washington golfers of all ages.
   

• Town hires firm to defend OK for Sbarro family's plan (newsday.com) — Port Washington residents challenging the Inspiration Wharf redevelopment just saw the Town of North Hempstead hire a specialized outside law firm to defend its approval of the project. The lawsuit argues the town skipped a full environmental review and that the 38-unit mixed-use plan could restrict public access to Manhasset Bay, while residents seek to halt work and overturn key approvals.
   

• Long Island fall fairs and festivals 2026 (newsday.com) — Port Washington families can look forward to a free Pumpkin Festival at the United Methodist Church on Oct. 3 and the Gold Coast International Film Festival coming to town Oct. 12-30. Beyond that, there's a packed calendar of fall fairs, food festivals, craft shows, and Halloween events across Long Island, many within an easy drive for a seasonal day trip.
   

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💬 Chatter

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  • Reflecting on the 9/11 Patients I'm Still Caring For —David Reich-Hale Read on Patch
  • I'm looking for a babysitter for my 5-year-old son on weekends this month, Saturdays and Sundays from 5:00 PM to 8:30 PM.
    My son has ADHD and is a little hyperactive, but he is a very sweet and loving boy. I'm looking for someone patient, kind, and comfortable taking… (Nextdoor Port Washington Park)
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🗞 Nearby News

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Manhasset

  • Top 10 Long Island field hockey teams to begin the 2026 season (newsday.com)
  • Nordstrom Rack in Bay Shore reopens after temporary closure (newsday.com)

Great Neck

  • Great Neck man charged with assaulting 76-year-old woman (longislandpress.com)
  • Qatar Behind Release of Jewish Iranian-American From Evin Prison — Still Barred From Leaving Iran (belaaz.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: An animal that's in a baaaaad mooood! (Thank you Lisa A. for sending it in!)
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