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Spotted on the Port Washington calendar: Jay Medal Soirée

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Good morning Port Washington! Your connection to what's happening around town is here. Take a sip of coffee and read on. ☕️️

In today's newsletter:

  • What's at stake in the lawsuit over Inspiration Wharf's redevelopment?
  • Want to play the PYA Golf Classic and support local kids?
  • Plan your visit to Port Washington's Pumpkin Festival this October.

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

Today's riddle: I'm a rock group with 4 members; one member was assassinated. What am I? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Friday: Turning sunny and less humid, with a high of 81 and low of 64 degrees.
  • Saturday: Sun giving way to clouds, temps: high: 80, low: 68.
  • Sunday: Some rain and a thunderstorm, with a high of 80 and low of 69 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Town hires firm to defend OK for Sbarro family's plan (newsday.com) — Port Washington residents are challenging North Hempstead's approval of a 38-unit mixed-use overhaul of Inspiration Wharf on Manhasset Bay, arguing the town skipped a full environmental review. The town board has now hired outside zoning and land-use counsel to defend its decision, while the neighborhood association seeks to halt work and overturn project approvals.
   

• Port Washington Youth Activities annual Golf Classic returns (longislandpress.com) — Port Washington Youth Activities is bringing back its 29th annual Golf Classic on Oct. 19 at the Village Club of Sands Point, supporting local youth sports programs. Golfers get meals, contests, raffles, and auctions, with registration and sponsorships still open through PYA's website, Arena Graphics on Main Street, or by contacting the outing chair directly.
   

• Long Island fall fairs and festivals 2026 (newsday.com) — Port Washington families can mark their calendars for the free Pumpkin Festival at United Methodist Church on Middle Neck Road, running 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Oct. 3 with rides, games, and food. The broader guide also highlights dozens of other fall fairs, food festivals, and Halloween events across Long Island throughout October.
   

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🗞 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)
  • 2026 Chevrolet Trax in Roslyn, NY (usnews.com)

Manhasset

  • 10 storylines for the high school boys soccer season on Long Island (newsday.com)
  • 514 signatures - I will extend Phase 2 to roughly 523 signatures (423+100)! (change.org)

Great Neck

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: Mount Rushmore (Thank you J.J. W. for sending it in!)
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