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A Freeport man has pleaded guilty to a drunken driving incident that claimed the life of a Port Washington woman in September, 2011, and injuring her teenage passenger.

The 22nd HarborFest Dock Day and Craft Fair Sunday, from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.A on lower Main Street and the Town Dock.

We've seen hundreds of events come and go in the community, but how often does one pass you by that you wish you hadn't missed? That's why Port Washington Patch will post a quick reminders about the events, activities or important tasks where appropriate.A Thursday is the last day to see theA selected drawings, paintings and poems of Hayley Fuchs ... (more)

An unknown person was struck by a train at the Forest Hills LIRR station on Tuesday afternoon, according to police.

The Board of Commissioners and Chief Wiliam J. Kilfoil of theA Port Washington Police District A say they are proactive in their approach to bikes and wheel sport safety.

"To support each other." A We have both lost family and friends to cancer. We have seen people in our lives struggle and work through the challenges of a cancer diagnosis.

Dressed in shades of brown, his eyes sparkle as he says in his Polish-American accent, "What do you think of the sex scene?" Keren first gives the audience some background.

Memorial Day is almost upon us. Port Washington has a long history of honoring this dayA originally called "Decoration Day." This holiday is when citizens of our great country get aA chance toA honor the deadA and living veterans.

The event kicks off at 6 p.m., withA the United States Marine Corps Color Guard, the Nassau County Police Pipe Band, the Volunteers of America firing detail, and local veterans' organizations who will honor the fallen from the nation's armed forces.A Live entertainment will feature Beginnings, a tribute to the music of the band Chicago, and Early ... (more)

The Psychedelic Furs headline Landmark on Main Street on Friday, June 1.A And for Port Washington resident Ari Sass, the evening will offer so much more than the chance to enjoy the band's 1980s post-punk hits like "Pretty in Pink," and "Love My Way." Instead, Sass says the show will provide a night of great music, as it paves the way for cancer ... (more)

It's not everyday that a Broadway, film and TV costume designter visits a Port Washington classroom.

7:30 p.m. Learn more . Free. 2. See theA Art Work of Hayley RoseA Fuchs, on display at theA Port Washington Public Library , throughout May.

Port Washington senior Jake Froccaro could not be stopped. Massapequa knew as much.

Residents are still buzzing about Saturday's first-ever PortFest , a day celebrating local artists and supporting creative arts education in Port Washington.A Patch checked in with Damon Gersh, the founder of HEARTS - which organized the event.

The sidewalk outside an office building on Stewart Avenue in East Garden City collapsed Monday afternoon, forcing roughly 45 rattled workers to evacuate.

In commemorating those who died serving our country, the Town of North Hempstead announced details for the upcoming fireworks tribute on Saturday, May 26, 2012, at North Hempstead Beach Park in Port Washington.

In BELLPORT road construction. right lane closed on SUNRISE HWY/NY RT-27 EB between STATION RD/X56 and CR-16/HORSEBLOCK RD/X57 in BROOKHAVEN Melville resident Martin Blumberg, 70, snagged 400 Facebook shares Friday at the initial public offering price of $38 each, putting him in a rarefied investment circle.

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Stannards Brook Park A will have its grand reopening on Saturday, from 11 a.m. - 2 p.m.A Join the Port Washington Parks Conservancy, Nassau County Executive, Edward P . Mangano, and other elected officials, for a ribbon cutting at 11 a.m. at the main entrance on Carlton and Charles Streets.

With the weather warming up, there will be plenty of opportunity to host friends and family for weekend get-togethers. But sometimes, you're simply not up to cooking.A Fortunately, in Port Washington, there are plenty of options for those who want to bring food in when entertaining.