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And on the Port Washington Patch calendar - GCIFF 2026 Must-See Hello Betty Feature Film!

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Good morning to you Port Washington! Catch up on our news and events right here. Keep reading to stay in the know. ☕️️

In today's newsletter:

  • What Scott Reich's new role means for Port Washington giving
  • Why a Port Washington resident is challenging Sunset Park's management

Also on today's calendar: GCIFF 2026 Must-See Hello Betty Feature Film! and 10 more events.

Today's riddle: What do you call a paper airplane that can't fly? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Wednesday: Mostly sunny, with a high of 67 and low of 56 degrees.
  • Thursday: Mostly sunny and nice, temps: high: 76, low: 56.
  • Friday: Mostly sunny and beautiful, with a high of 71 and low of 55 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Scott Reich named CEO of Peter & Jeri Dejana Foundation (longislandpress.com) — Port Washington resident Scott Reich has been named CEO of the Peter & Jeri Dejana Foundation, which expects to spend about $26 million this year on grants and operations centered heavily on Port Washington and Long Island. Reich, co‑founder of the Port Washington–based Believe in a Cure, says he hopes to deepen the foundation's local partnerships, storytelling, and long-term investments in community organizations.
   

• North Hempstead board tables Long Island Nets agreement amid questions over Yes We Can Center (longislandpress.com) — North Hempstead officials have delayed a new practice-facility deal with the Long Island Nets and again skipped a public budget workshop, prompting transparency concerns from Council Member Mariann Dalimonte. A Port Washington resident also challenged whether the Port Washington Water Pollution Control District should be running recreational programs and naming rights at Sunset Park, raising questions about how local sewer district powers are being used.
   

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  • Manhasset students selected for 2026 NYSSMA All-State Festival (longislandpress.com)
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  • Foiled Sausage Store Break-In Links Suspect To String Of Weekend Burglaries: Police (patch.com)
  • Where To Pick Pumpkins Near Mamaroneck This Fall — And How To Carve Them (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: "What do you call a paper airplane that can't fly?" — Stationary (Thank you David H. for sending it in!)
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