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(Photos from The History Center at the Port Washington Public Library)

Major Milestones In Port Washington

Port Washington has a lengthy and rich history. From the original people of the Matinecock Nation, to the 1870s when Port became an important sand-mining town, to housing

BY JULIE PRISCO

the Pan-American World Airways New York Base in the 1930s, to the beautiful hub of community and culture that it is now.

This year, many staples in the Port

community are celebrating major anniversarys. The Port Washington Garden Club is celebrating 100 years of bringing people together and beautifying the town, North Shore Animal League

America is commemorating 80 years of animal rescue and more.

For a history lesson on some of the milestones being celebrated this year, read below.

The Port Washington Garden Club Celebrates Its Centennial

This year, the Port Washington Garden Club is celebrating its 100th anniversary. The garden club was first organized in 1924, when members met in their homes, shared their knowledge of gardening and learned from each other. Today, the club is a self-funded, social group of passionate, enthusiastic, dedicated and hands-on gardeners who share their knowledge and have a common love of flowers, horticulture and the environment.

The garden club hosts monthly meetings that include hands-on floral design and educational programs provided by guest speakers. Club members are busy visiting select gardens and arboretums, fundraising, and continuing to maintain the beautified areas in the community.

“Over the years, the garden club has continued to promote the beautification of our community through civic duties,” said Port Washington Garden Club president Pat DeBari.

DeBari shared that civic duties include placing a weekly flower arrangement at The Port Washington Public Library, planting and

maintaining window boxes at the entrance of the Port Washington Train Station, and, before Memorial Day, an ongoing tradition is the red, white, and blue plantings at the Kiwanis Memorial on Lower Main Street. In addition, new curb appeal plantings have been added at the entrance of the Town Dock anchor area.

DeBari shared that the most rewarding project “was the site restoration and an Arbor Day dedication of a new tree in memory of Gay Pearsall, founder of the John Philip Sousa Memorial Band Shell at

Sunset Park.”

The garden club has participated in projects that include plantings at the Bay Walk Trail and planting annuals provided by The Art Guild at the Elderfields Preserve. For the holidays, the garden club members make holiday arrangements that are displayed throughout the Port Washington Public Library. In remembering the homebound, the garden club members provide gifts to the Visiting Nurse program and Meals on Wheels at their holiday luncheon.

To celebrate its 100th anniversary, an exhibit is being held at the Port Washington Public Library till Sunday, March 31. A gala luncheon celebration will be held on Wednesday, April 10 at the North Hempstead Country Club. Members, friends, and local garden clubs will be in attendance. Call 516-883-9296 to reserve a spot.

“As we celebrate this milestone, we look forward to the future,” said Debari. For further information, please visit: www. portwashingtongardenclub.com

Vincent Smith School Celebrates Its 100th Anniversary

Vincent Smith School, located at 332 Port Washington Blvd., is a co-ed independent special education school for children in grades first through twelfth. The school specializes in students with attention or learning differences such as dyslexia, auditory and language processing disorders, anxiety, school avoidance or AD/HD.

“It’s been a hundred years since the school opened its doors. It’s hard to imagine what life was like back then. But for those of you who know, it seems to stick that this is a very special place,” said Baldi. “Our students have changed, but one thing has never changed: our passion for teaching and the fact that our students continue to receive an amazing education.”

The Vincent Smith School was established in 1924 by Sir Gilbert and Lady Dora Eliott. Their vision of the school was a home-like environment, with an educational curriculum balanced with wholesome fun geared toward each child’s individualized needs. The

school is named after its co-founder and first headmistress, Miss Adelaide Vincent Smith.

The Eliotts withdrew their financial support during the stock market crash in 1929, but the teachers and parents made sacrifices to help keep the school running.

Over the years, the school’s reputation grew, and its success required acquiring

new buildings near the original property and building additional spaces such as the gymnasium. In 1974, this enthusiasm resulted in the decision to to accommodate the growing need for an expansion to the school to include tenth, eleventh and twelfth grade.

In 1989, the Vincent Smith School received accreditation from the NYS

Association of Independent Schools, and that accreditation was renewed in 2000, 2010 and 2020.

For 100 years, the Vincent Smith School has been dedicated to providing a successful and personalized academic education in a supportive environment for students with learning disabilities. Visit vincentsmithschool.org to learn more.

Town of North Hempstead Councilmember Mariann Dalimonte presenting a Proclamation of Recognition to members of the Port Washington Garden Club in honor of their 100th Anniversary (Photo from the Town of North Hempstead)

Garden Club plantings at the Town Dock (Photo from the Port Washington Garden Club)

The Vincent Smith School, located at 322 Port Washington Blvd. (Photo from the Vincent Smith School)

Historical photo of students performing science experiments at Vincent Smith. (Photo by Julie Prisco)

North Shore Animal League America Celebrates 80 Years Of Rescue

North Shore Animal League America has been an animal welfare pioneer since its inception in 1944. The organization has grown from rescuing homeless animals in and around the Town of North Hempstead to becoming the world’s largest and longest no-kill animal rescue and adoption organization.

In 1944, animal advocate Marianne H. Sanders began rescuing homeless animals in and around North Hempstead. The organization was initially called North Shore Animal League America and Dog Protective Association, inc.

Over the years, the organization grew in popularity, and by 1953, two lots and a house in Port Washington were purchased to begin planning shelter construction. In 1960, the association had to choose between handling animal control and remaining no-kill. Remaining steadfast in its original goal, the association lost lucrative animal control contracts and suffered a severe drop in revenue. Inspired by the organization’s

mission, Alex and Elisabeth Lewyt become more involved in day-to-day operations, helping the association regain financial stability.

The no-kill mission continued to grow. A small medical center was established on the premises, an outreach program was launched, a nationwide shelter relocation program was launched, spay/ neuter programs were introduced and more. By 2000, the association changed

its name to North Shore Animal League America, Inc. to reflect the growth of its national programs.

While Animal League America has dozens of incredible programs and hosts nationwide adoption events, the Port Washington News asked Senior Vice President of Operations Joanne Yohannan where she has seen the most significant impact of the organization’s work. She praised Animal League

America’s work in national relocation, the SpayUSA program and the Global Pet Adoptathon.

Throughout Animal League America’s journey, they have led in humane relocation practices, have educated communities across the globe and transformed how many view animal adoption.

For more information about North Shore Animal League America, visit animalleague.org

Friends Of The Library Hosts Its 55th Book And Author Luncheon

The Friends of the Port Washington Public Library (FOL) is dedicated to strengthening the ties between the library and the community since its inception in 1966.

“The Friends of the Library was formed in the 1960s to help support the construction of the current library building,” explained FOL President Pamela O’Connell. “The library used to be on Bellevue Avenue. Then this big, modern, beautiful building was getting built, and the Friends of the Library was formed to help pass the bond for the construction of the new library building.”

Since then, the FOL has been helping advance the library’s mission as a center for lifelong learning, information, and culture. The Friends support the library through volunteerism, fundraising, programming, outreach, and advocacy. The FOL provides financial support for programs and services not covered by the taxpayer-funded budget.

The FOL’s signature program and sole fundraising event is the Richard D. Whittemore Annual

Book and Author Luncheon, held each May and named after its first president. This year’s Book and Author Luncheon marks 55 years since the first event held on May 16, 1969 at the Plandome Country Club.

Since then, the event has grown in popularity, drawing audiences of more than 300 people. More than 100 authors have been featured at the luncheon, including many award winners, best-selling authors, and local luminaries such

as Susan Isaacs, Dan Paisner and George Vecsey.

“We’re very proud of the luncheon’s history. It’s both a sophisticated literary experience, but also a beloved community tradition that people look forward to year after year,” said O’Connell. “My predecessor, Amy Bass, was the president of the FOL for many years and she’s mostly responsible for the luncheon reaching the heights it has.”

The 55th Annual Book & Author

Luncheon will be on Friday, May 10, 2024, from 11 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. at The Garden City Hotel and will feature Ilyon Woo, author of the nonfiction bestseller Master Slave Husband Wife, one of The New York Times 10 Best Books of 2023. She will appear in conversation with Port’s own Kelly McMasters, an accomplished essayist, bestselling author and Hofstra professor. Event sponsorships and individual tickets can be purchased online at pwpl.org/fol/ reserve.

North Shore Animal League, 1980.

(Photo from North Shore Animal League America)

The North Shore Animal League America campus in Port Washington. (Photo from North Shore Animal League America)

Friends of the Library Board of Directors (Photo by Seth Ehrlich) Port Washington Public Library, 1969 (Photo from The History Center at the Port Washington Public Library)

Cover Images top left to right: McKee General Store, Port Washington, ca. 1800. A view down Main Street, Port Washington ca. 1900. A view of R.R Station, Port Washington, ca. 1900. Main Street School opening day parade, ca. 1909. Main Street School dedication, ca. 1909. First known photo of a Port Washington school, ca. 1870s. Central Hotel at corner of Shore Road and Main Street, ca. 1900. A view from Sands Point School No.2. Overlooking the Mill Pond. Main Street looking east, Port Washington, ca. 1920s.

The World’s Most Experienced Airline

Port Washington was once home to Pan Am

BY CHRISTY HINKO chinko@antonmediagroup.com

e historic Pan Am property at Tom’s Point on Sagamore Hill Drive in Port Washington is a testament to the golden era of aviation. Constructed in the 1920s, it served as the operations center for Pan American World Airways (Pan Am), an iconic airline that pioneered transatlantic and transpaci c ights. e Pan Am building played a crucial role during World War II, functioning as a training facility for military pilots.

Pan Am was a historic and pioneering airline that operated from 1927 to 1991. Renowned for its role in advancing international air travel, Pan Am was the first to offer transatlantic and transpacific flights. Its iconic blue globe logo symbolized a bygone era of luxury air travel and global connectivity.

Many people, even longtime Port residents, have no idea of the bayside community’s fascinating history related to air (and sea) transportation. We had a chance to speak with John Luetich, the curator and historian at Long Island’s own Pan Am Museum, and also a longtime Pan Am employee. He worked for the company for 15 years in reservations, as a phone agent and then as a computer programmer and anaylst. His own mother had also worked for the company for nearly 40 years.

CH: Tell me about Pan Am in Port Washington.

JL: Pan Am started service with flying boats from New York, Port Washington to Bermuda in 1937. They had gotten

permission from the British government to do that, a shared agreement with what is now British Airways. Pan Am was founded in 1927. For the first 10 years, Pan Am just flew out of Florida and Texas. Its headquarters were always in New York City, initially in the Chrysler Building and then to the Pan Am Building (now the MetLife Building) in 1963.

CH: Why Port Washington?

JL: Pan Am used “flying boats” and it needed hangar space. They bought the big plot on Tom’s Point in Port Washington. The facility does not exist anymore; it was taken over by a steel company and then subsequently had been closed off because of soil toxicity. The ramp into the water, parts of it, may still be there, but the hangar is gone.

CH: What were operations like back then?

JL: It was primarily used for a frequent flight from Port Washington to Bermuda. In those years, everything was first-class. In order to even go to Bermuda, you needed money. Passengers to Bermuda flew on the Sikorsky S-42, a flying boat. In 1939, Pan Am began Atlantic flights to Ireland and England. The transatlantic flights were made by the famous Boeing 314, the most famous flying boat of all. Pan Am eventually moved operations to the Marine Air Terminal at LaGuardia in 1940.

The Sikorsky S-42 or the “Flying Clipper” was a commercial flying boat designed and built by Sikorsky Aircraft to meet requirements for a long-range flying boat laid out by Pan Am in 1931. The innovative design included wing flaps, variable-pitch propellers, and a tail-carrying full-length hull. The prototype first flew in 1934, and, in the period of development and test flying that followed, quickly established 10 world records for payload-to-height.

CH: When do we see the decline in Pan Am operations?

JL: During World War II, airports were being built for land planes. Land planes were easier and cheaper to fly. The initial use of flying boats was simply because there weren’t that many airports at the time.

The Pan Am Museum Foundation is located on the third floor at the Cradle of Aviation on Charles Lindbergh Blvd. in Garden City. The museum is open Tuesday through Sunday from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Admission to the galleries is $16; a fee of $8 is optional to enjoy the museum’s planetarium. Visit www.thepanammuseum.org or call 888-826-5678 for more details.

The Bermuda Clipper, a Sikorsky S-42 arrives in Manhasset Bay.

Dixie Clipper stewards onboard

Pan American passengers check-in, circa 1940

Passengers prepare to board Pan Am Boeing Clipper

Passengers arriving via the Boeing 314 Clipper from Europe in 1939

Clipper crash boats (Images courtesy of the Pan Am Museum)

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Hollywood In Our Own Backyard

Before Hollywood, California, became the epicenter of U.S. lm culture, New York was where most production studios were housed and lms were shot. However, to this day, TV and movie productions come to New York, and more speci cally Long Island, to lm due to its idyllic scenery and the area having served as the landscape for many historical events. Long Island is even often referred to as “Hollywood East” because of its continued presence in the lm industry.

As many residents have probably seen, Port Washington is an especially popular filming location on Long Island. With its waterfront views and stunning sunsets, many production companies find themselves compelled to film in Port Washington. Here are 10 notable movies and TV shows filmed in Port Washington:

Miracle on 34th Street (1947)

Miracle on 34th Street, written and directed by George Seaton, is a Christmas classic that follows Kris Kringle, a Macy’s Santa Claus who proves to be the real Santa Claus. The movie culminates when character, Susan Walker, having not seen under the Christmas tree what she asked Kris Kringle for, loses faith in his being the real Santa Claus. However, Kris suggests a route home that avoids traffic and Susan sees her dream house for sale. The house in the movie is actually 24 Derby Rd., Port Washington.

The Godfather (1972)

Directed by Francis Ford Coppola, The Godfather is centered around a 1940s New York Mafia family, the Corleones, and their struggle to preserve their influence as power is transferred from father to son. The infamous scene in which Luca Brasi, the Corelones, personal enforcer, placed a dead horse’s head in famous Hollywood producer Jack Woltz’s bed after he refuses to cast Don Vito Corleone’s grandson in a film, was filmed in Sands Point. The bedroom of Woltz’s villa is the living room of the Falaise Mansion in Sands Point Preserve at 127 Middle Neck Rd.

Malcom X (1992)

Malcolm X, directed by Spike Lee, is a biographical film detailing the life and death of the influential Black activist. The Hempstead House at the Sands Point Preserve serves as the ‘New England’ shoreline in the film.

Meet The Parents (2000)

Meet the Parents is a romantic comedy that chronicles a series of unfortunate events that occur while a nurse (Ben Stiller as Greg Focker) visits his girlfriend’s parents (Robert De Niro as Jack Byrnes and Blythe Danner as Dina Byrnes). The entire production of Meet The Parents was filmed on Long Island, and quite a few scenes were shot in Port Washington. The ‘Oyster Bay Drugs, ’where Greg sees potential father-in-law Jack Byrnes meet up with a stranger in the parking lot, was Trunz Food Center, 364 Port Washington Blvd., in Port Washington. The store closed in 2005 after 100 years of business, and it’s now Uncle Giuseppe’s Marketplace. Then, the pre-wedding dinner for Pam Byrnes’ sister takes place at the ‘Surf and Turf,’ which is actually Louie’s Prime Steak & Seafood, 395 Main St. Lastly, as Greg and Jack race each other back home they are seen to be driving along Main Street between Herbert Avenue and Port Washington Boulevard.

Royal Pains (2009)

While Royal Pains is set in the Hamptons, there were quite a few scenes filmed across Port Washington: at the Town Dock, on Secor Drive, and at the Sands Point Preserve. The Sands Point Preserve Conservancy shared that Mark Feuerstein even said, “Sands Point is one of the most beautiful places I’ve ever seen. That location will always be etched in my brain.”

The Wolf of Wall Street (2013)

Directed by Martin Scorsese, The Wolf of Wall Street is based on Jordan Belfort’s memoir of the same name and tells the story of his career as a stockbroker in New York City and the downfall that occurred as a result of engaging in corruption. Belfort is played by Leonardo DiCaprio and Margot Robbie stars as his second wife, Naomi Lapagalia. In the film, Jordan meets Naomi at a waterfront home for a party which is actually 10-54 Hoffstot Ln.

No Hard Feelings (2023)

In No Hard Feelings, Maddie (played by Jennifer Lawrence) is on the brink of losing her childhood home so she agrees to date a wealthy couple’s introverted 19-year-old son, Percy (played by Andrew Barth Feldman) for cash. Maddie first meets Percy when she visits him at his job at an animal shelter. The animal shelter in the film is actually North Shore Animal

League’s Don and Karen Larocca Pet Wellness Center, located at 63 S. Bayles Ave.

Kitchen Nightmares: Diwan (2023)

In December, an episode of Kitchen Nightmares featured Port Washington’s Diwan. Kitchen Nightmares is hosted by Chef Gordon Ramsay, who travels to various restaurants in crisis and helps address some of their biggest problems.

Elsbeth, CBS Show (2024)

Elsbeth, starring Carrie Preston as Elsbeth Tascioni follows Elsbeth, an unconventional attorney who uses her unique point of view to help the NYPD catch brilliant criminals. While the episode of Elsbeth shot in Port Washington has not been aired yet, filming took place at the end of January and early February between Central Drive and Library Drive as well as between Shore Road and Prospect Avenue.

Law and Order Organized Crime (2024)

Law and Order Organized Crime: Beyond the Sea aired in February, 2024 and features several prominent Port Washington locations including Louie’s Prime Steak & Seafood and the Port Washington Yacht Club.

(Movie posters from IMDB)

A Look Into Schreiber Students’ Senior Experiences

FBY DEVIN SPIZZ

As Schreiber High School seniors enter their last semester, there is one last requirement they must meet to graduate: a “senior experience.” “Senior experiences” are meant to give students an opportunity to explore their interests before they enter the next phase of their lives, either through an internship, volunteer work, or a career project.

or most students, a senior experience is built into their schedule, selected from a wide range of specialized courses ranging from Theatre Arts to Engineering. However, for a small group of students who are constricted by their loaded schedule, an individual senior experience option is offered. These students must obtain approval from the school and will go on to work with a mentor and teacher advisor.

Tess Romero is one of these students. For her senior experience, she started an acting class specifically geared toward children with learning disabilities and other developmental differences. She shared that in exposing participants to the performance arts, she hopes to help them develop confidence and public speaking skills while moving at a pace that is comfortable for them.

When asked about what motivated her to start this project, Tess explained, “I was inspired by my little brother, who has struggled to find performance opportunities due to his ADHD, OCD, Oppositional Defiance Disorder, and Tourette’s Syndrome. I wanted to create a space where he and other kids like him feel free to express themselves creatively without fear of judgment.” Moreover, Tess shared that it is gratifying to be able to spread her passion for acting and the arts with others.

Senior Eve Siff-Scherr is taking advantage of the senior experience program to get in touch with her community. For the next few months, Eve will be taking on a leadership role in her synagogue, helping with program planning, organizing, coming up with different ideas and

activities, and connecting with different people. One way in which she will do this is through intergenerational gatherings with seniors involved in the synagogue, where she will help create dialogue and activities to facilitate relationships. In addition, she will be participating in the sandwich-making program in her synagogue, which provides an opportunity for members to help fight food insecurity.

Eve shared that this will be an extremely fulfilling experience for her, saying “I have been a member of the synagogue since I was born. I grew up a part of the congregation, became a Bat Mitzvah, and have continued to do programs throughout my high school years. I came up with this idea because I wanted to give back to my community that has been instrumental in helping me grow in my adulthood.”

In the future, Eve plans to attend Brown University, where she intends for religion to be part of her studies. As she prepares to go off to college, this project will grant her experience learning and being involved with her community through a Jewish lens.

A popular choice among many seniors is a project in the realm of visual art. Olivia Silberman, a current AP Studio Art student, will paint a mural in a residence hall at Port Washington’s Helen Keller National Center for DeafBlind Youth and Adults. Her outline depicts the word UNITY with each letter’s respective sign below, as well as a braille translation made of polymer. She plans to attend SUNY Oneonta with a minor in art history next year, hoping to use this opportunity to practice her art on a larger scale.

Senior Sadie Muller, a student who has been heavily involved in climate action

throughout her high school career, is using this opportunity to bring this passion into her community. Over the summer, she interned with Legislator Delia DeReggiWhitton to address food waste in Nassau County schools.

For her newest project, she will be working with Legislator DeReggi-Whitton and the environmental nonprofit Residents Forward to instate a composting pilot program at Salem Elementary School. Their plan is to transport the waste from Salem to the Science Museum of Long Island and the Thomas Dodge Homestead to be put in compost machines. Through this process, waste transforms into something that can be used to grow food for the citizens of Port Washington.

In college, Sadie will major in environmental science and policy. Outside of her studies, she plans to continue her scientific research regarding climate change and hopes to continue advocating for environmental legislation. She shared that “interning with Legislator

DeRiggi-Whitton has given me a great introduction to how the legislative process works, and through this project, I have been able to make a meaningful impact on environmental issues in my own community.”

By the time May rolls around, students will have participated in approximately 45 hours of valuable work experience. During this time, the independent senior experience program will hold a fair for students to present and explain what they have accomplished over the past few months.

According to Mr. Carlock, the teacher currently heading the independent senior experience program, “A senior experience is giving you the experience to decide what you want to do in your future and give you an opportunity to step into what you are interested in and decide where you want to go from there. I think it sort of gives you a head start in deciding what you want to do in college and in deciding your major.”

Olivia Silberman’s UNITY outline for the mural at Port Washington’s Helen Keller National Center for DeafBlind Youth and Adults (Photo from Devin Spizz)

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Snapshots of Port Washington

Highlighting Port photographers from The Photography Club Of Long Island

The Photography Club of Long Island (PCLI), formerly known as the Port Washington Camera Club, was founded in 1975.

When the photography club first began, the members would get together to look at film color slides. With constant technological advancements, the club members went from using film cameras to digital; some members even use the camera on their smart phones.

The club gets together monthly for critique nights, where members share their photography with the group and get feedback. The club will also host guest speakers to show photos and give photography tips.

“The theme of the club is to learn from each other. We do have instructional meetings and that’s a really good way to learn,” said club president David Wollin. “We do some photo shoots together and when you’re out shooting, you say, ‘That’s pretty good, what setting did you use?’ And that’s really valuable. That’s the big learning experience for most of our members.”

PCLI is trying to emphasize more the artistic and creative aspects of photography. Membership is open to anyone with an interest in photography. PCLI hosts free monthly programs at the Port Washington Public Library as a community service from September through June each year. For more information, please visit www.pcliphoto.org. The Photography Club of Long Island is a 501©(3) arts education.

—Submitted by The Photography Club of Long Island with additional reporting by Julie Prisco

Steve Klemes resides in Manorhaven with his wife Angie and their two adult children—Matthew, 26, and Sophie, 23. He is a User Experience Program Manager at Citi Bank. Beyond his professional life, Steve’s interests include photography, fitness and travel.

Photography has been a longstanding passion for Steve, dating back to his college days at the School of Visual Arts in Manhattan. While he initially contemplated a career in photography, he pursued a degree in advertising instead. Over the past three years, in his spare time he has documented his travels, Manhattan, and particularly the charm of Port Washington with his camera.

Donald Fagelman

A 33-year resident of Sands Point, Dr. Donald Fagelman says, “Port Washington is so varied and so beautiful, it is easy to take good photographs. With a cell phone and some rudimentary editing software you can look like a pro! We who live in Port Washington are indeed fortunate.”

Dr. Fagelman, a radiologist, has spent his career looking at pictures although usually black and white X-Rays and scans. “I have always been fascinated by photographs. We in the Photo Club of Long Island (PCLI) call photography ‘digital art’.”

Dr. Fagelman currently has photographs on display at the Art Guild of Port Washington.

Richard Froman

Richard Froman is a long-time resident of Port Washington and a member of the Photography Club of Long Island (PCLI). He began his professional career as a computer animator/director. He worked for 20 years with many well-known artists, directors, and producers. During that time, he was recognized with multiple industry awards for the imagery he created for TV and film. He also served for 30 years as the Director of Information Systems with one of New York’s most prestigious university hospitals and research institutes. Port Washington is one of his most favorite locations for photography.

David Wollin

David Wollin has been sailing and photographing in Port Washington for over 40 years. His fascination with photography and boating began as a child and continues today. He loves to get a terrific image that tells a story, generates emotion, or shows the beauty of our world and its surroundings. Dave is President of the Photography Club of Long Island (PCLI), and a Board Member of The Art Guild of Port Washington where he frequently chairs photographic exhibits. His award-winning work has been exhibited in many locations around Long Island.

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Alan L. Stein

Alan and Susan Stein made Port Washington their home 47 years ago. They feel lucky to have found Port with its quality of life, pride, diversity, schools, commute, harbor, parks, merchants and so much more in which they proudly raised their sons Matt and Josh. Port’s beauty has provided an inspiring background for Alan’s photography

Barbara Spivak and her husband have lived in Port Washington for over 50 years. Barbara has always loved taking photographs and began her journey as a photographer when she retired. She has won eleven awards for her photographs.

Barbara is a member of the Manhasset Art Association, the Art Guild of Port Washington, and the Photography Club of Long Island (PCLI). For a number of years, she co chaired The Art Guild’s annual photography exhibition and also assembled PCLI’s annual Music and Images Show. She credits PCLI with enhancing her photography with its meaningful critiques and valuable information from its enthusiastic members.

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Spring Events

With warm weather right around the corner, we have compiled some local events for family and friends to enjoy in the Port Washington area. See below for details:

SATURDAY, APRIL 6

Wilderness Survival Series

10 a.m.-12 p.m. (Sands Point Preserve Conservancy, 127 Middle Neck Rd., Sands Point) This series of mini-workshops, led by survival enthusiasts Eric Powers and Mike Evans, is ideal for beginners and seasoned outdoor aficionados alike. Perfect for those starting their journey or looking to depend on existing skills, these workshops offer a platform to learn, share experiences, and connect with a community passionate about self-sufficiency and nature. Visit sandspointpreserveconservancy.org to reserve a spot.

SUNDAY, APRIL 7

M.A.C. Concert: Risa Hokamura, Violin

3 p.m.-5 p.m. (Port Washington Public Library, Lapham Meeting Room) The Music Advisory Council of the Port Washington Public Library welcomes violinist Risa Hokamura to the Library for a special performance. Risa Hokamura began studying the violin at the age of three and, by the age of ten, captured top prizes in competitions in Japan. A native of Japan, Risa studied at the Artist Diploma program of the Tokyo College of Music and continued her studies at the Manhattan School of Music. Visit pwpl.org to register for the event.

SATURDAY, APRIL 13

Clean Green Main Street

9 a.m.-11 p.m. (Port Washington LIRR Station on Main Street) Join Residents Forward and The Town of North Hempstead at the Port Washington LIRR station to clean up litter in and around our Main Street. They provide the gloves and bags and assignments. All participants receive a free Town of North Hempstead Earth Month tee. All are welcome. Visit residentsforward.org for more information.

FRIDAY, APRIL, 19

The Life and Loves of a Broadway Baby

8 p.m. (The Landmark on Main Street, 232 Main St.) Dim the Lights Series presents An Evening with Melissa Errico. Errico is a Tony Award-nominated Broadway star, actor, singer, and author. First known for her starring roles on Broadway, she has since become a concert, cabaret, and recording artist as well. Visit landmarkonmainstreet.org for ticket information.

SATURDAY, APRIL 27

The Monkey King: A Kung-Fu Musical

2 p.m. (The Landmark on Main Street, 232 Main St.) LandmarKids family series presents The Monkey King: A Kung-Fu Musical. The event is free of charge. An amazing musical for the whole family, The Monkey King is based on the legendary mythical figure from the beloved 16th-century Chinese novel Journey to the West by Wu Cheng’en. Heartfelt music and an inspiring storyline tell the adventures of the first-ever female Monkey King as she battles against treacherous foes to save her tribe and achieve immortality. Visit landmarkonmainstreet.org for ticket information.

SUNDAY, MAY 5

Party in the Park

1-4 p.m. (Blumenfeld Family Park) Residents Forward’s annual carnival with music, family fun, carnival games, a trackless train, snacks, costumed characters, and more. Visit residentsforward.org for more information.

M.A.C. Concert: Anthony Trionfo, Woodwind and Albert Cano Smit, Piano 3 p.m.-5 p.m. (Port Washington Library, Lapham Meeting Room) The Port Washington Public Library’s Music Advisory Council presents flutist Anthony Trionfo with pianist Albert Cano Smit. Known for his soaring flute, Anthony Trionfo is a musician actively building one of today’s most exciting musical careers. In recital, Anthony presents engaging, fun, and thoughtful programs for any audience. Spanish/Dutch pianist Albert Cano Smit enjoys a growing international career on the orchestral, recital, and chamber music stages. Visit pwpl.org to register.

SATURDAY, MAY 18

HEARTS in the Park: A PortFest Event

12 p.m.-5 p.m. (Sousa Bandshell at Sunset Park) HEARTS PW is hosting its annual Spring Arts Festival at the Sousa Bandshell. This is a free event celebrating the arts in our community, and supporting HEARTS and the continuing mission to enrich the arts in Port Washington and our schools. Visit heartspw. org for more information.

SUNDAY, MAY 19

Four Seasons in Music

5 p.m.-7 p.m. (Sands Point Preserve Conservancy, 127 Middle Neck Rd., Sands Point) The Preserve’s historic mansions and waterfront grounds are the backdrop for this unique chamber music series, created by Series Artistic Director Kathryn Lockwood. The Spring 2024 concert presents “A tour de France”. Each concert features music and poetry, inspired by the time of year and themes of romance and resilience. Visit sandspointpreserveconservancy.org for tickets.

FRIDAY, MAY 31

The Simon & Garfunkel Songbook: An Evening of Songs & Stories

8 p.m.-10 p.m. (Landmark on Main Street, 232 Main St.) This unique and entertaining music and multimedia event chronicles the extraordinary career of Simon & Garfunkel. The music speaks for itself, anchored by Rex Fowler, co-founder of the renowned folk/rock duo Aztec Two-Step, and his wife, Dodie Pettit, an original cast member of Broadway’s The Phantom of The Opera. Visit landmarkonmainstreet.org for ticket information.

The Nicholas Center Presents “Music Through the Decades”

The Nicholas Center presents its first-ever musical, “Music Through the Decades” on Friday, May 31 at the Port Washington Public Library. It will be an evening of singing, dancing, poetry, artwork, and more. Featuring The Nicholas Center participants’ incredible talent onstage and off! HEARTS PW helped make this dream a reality with a very generous grant. Visit tncnewyork. org for more information.

SUNDAY, JUNE 2

Harborfest Dock Day and Craft Fair

10 a.m.-5 p.m. (Town Dock, Manhasset Bay and Lower Main Street)

Presented by The Town of North Hempstead and the Port Washington Chamber of Commerce. Includes a craft show, cruises on Manhasset Bay, fire boat demonstrations, live entertainment at the tugboat and Sousa Band Shell, children’s fun park, family fun stage, children’s model boat regatta at Baxter’s Pond, Enviro-expo, Art in the Park, a new photography exhibit in tugboat museum, fabulous food court, merchant booths, and more. Visit pwcoc.org for more information.

—Events compiled by Julie Prisco

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PYA Announces 32nd Hall Of Fame Gala

Port Washington Youth Activities (PYA) is pleased to announce the induction of three new members into the PYA Hall of Fame at its annual Gala on Friday, April 12, at the North Hempstead Country Club in Port Washington.

The 32nd edition of the PYA Gala will honor Amy Nash for her long-time volunteer efforts, and former PYA athletes Jennifer and Tim Langton, sister and brother (the first time in its history that two siblings will be inducted at the same time). These three individuals, each in their own way, have helped to continue to shape and grow the organization, which was founded in 1963.

Amy Nash has been a PYA board member for over seven years and quickly dove into leadership positions. Amy served as the PYA Vice President for four years, and has chaired the Hall of Fame Gala, Nominating, COVID Response, Softball Bash and Hoopfest committees. She is primarily known for her coaching, development, and growth of the Legends baseball travel program. From an administrative standpoint, she helped organize the multi-sport winter workout programs, developed PYA’s parental code of conduct, and provided recommendations for the Safety and Field committees. To add to her community service résumé, she served on the Daly Elementary School Home/ School Association Executive Board, as Weber Middle School Outreach Chair, and the Schreiber High School Vikings Baseball Booster Club.

amassing a total of 12 varsity letters in Soccer (three years), Cross Country (one year), Basketball (four years) and Lacrosse (four years). Jennifer was named All-County in lacrosse all four of those varsity years and was a fourtime high school All-American and a member of the USA National Team as well. She captained the lacrosse, basketball, and cross-country teams as a senior and was inducted into the Schreiber Athletics Hall of Fame in 2008. Moving on to the University of Virginia, she was named ACC Rookie of the Year for lacrosse. As a senior at UVA, she received the Betty and Money Yates Award in recognition of her leadership, service, and dedication to the women’s lacrosse program.

Jennifer Langton started her PYA athletic involvement as a lacrosse player in 1985, albeit with the boys program as there was not a girls program at that time. She also played in the PYA girls basketball program for four years. Her athletic accomplishment took off quickly as she entered Schreiber High School

Tim Langton stands out as a former PYA athlete as well. During the 1980s, he played both PYA football and lacrosse. Tim followed up both sports at Schreiber High School, with two years of varsity football, three years of varsity lacrosse (All-County as a junior and senior, playing on the 1990 county championship team as a sophomore, the county semifinals as a junior, and the finals as a senior in 1992), and two years on the varsity cross-country team. He went on to Towson State University in Baltimore, playing four years of varsity lacrosse, earning First Team All-American honors as a senior in 1996, which followed his winning the Towson/Joseph Ferrante Scholarship award as the outstanding junior on the team. He appeared in two NCAA tournaments while at Towson. Postcollege, he was the number one overall

Amy Nash Jennifer Langton

Tim Langton

(Photos provided by the PYA)

draft pick of the National Lacrosse League, chosen by the NY Saints professional indoor team in 1996. Tim also played on the NYAC Club Championship team in 1999. He was inducted into Towson’s Athletic Hall of Fame in 2008. In addition, he has given his time to PYA as a volunteer coach in its flag football program.

On the night of Friday, April 12, these new inductees will join 79 other Hall of

Fame members as past PYA honorees. The Gala will kick off with a cocktail hour at 7:30 p.m., and a buffet dinner from 8:45 p.m. to 11:30 p.m. There will be a silent auction, and a liquor ring toss too. The price is $185.00 per person (including open bar) in advance and is tax deductible to the fullest extent of the law. There are also several sponsorships available to fit all budgets. Please mark your calendars now and direct

Paul D. Schreiber High School Student-Athletes Sign Commitment Letters

Seven Paul D. Schreiber High School seniors have recently signed commitment letters to continue their playing careers at the next level.

• Joseph Apat for Mens Swimming at Dickinson College

• Bryson Bodner for Men’s Track & Field at SUNY Buffalo

• Mauricio Leiva for Men’s Soccer at SUNY Brockport

• Jeffrey Radinsky for Baseball at Case Western Reserve University

• Anna Woodside for Women’s Rowing at Boston University

• Estella Woodside for Women’s Rowing at Boston University

• Isabella Yardeni for Women’s Track & Field at Gettysburg College

Congratulations to Schreiber’s student-athletes!

—Information from the Port Washington Union Free School District (portnet.org)

any inquiries to 516-944-7921 or info@ pyasports.org. You can also visit the PYA website link at www.pyasports.org/gala for more information about the celebration, and to register to attend the event.

About the PYA

Port Washington Youth Activities (PYA) is a non-profit, 501(c)(3) charitable organization formed to promote the exemplary development of local youth

through participation in sports. PYA teaches teamwork and individual responsibility in an atmosphere of respect and sportsmanship. While PYA places emphasis on the development of sports skills, its primary mission is to develop character and an understanding of how participation in sporting events can prepare one for success in all endeavors.

—Submitted by the PYA

From the left, top row: Bryson Bodner, Mauricio Leiva, Joseph Apat and Jeffrey Radinsky. From the left, bottom row: Estella Woodside, Isabella Yardeni and Anna Woodside (Photo from the Port Washington Union Free School District | portnet.org)

Port Washington Directory

THE GUIDE TO PORT WASHINGTON’S SCHOOLS, SERVICES AND GOVERNMENT OFFICIALS

SCHOOLS

Paul D. Schreiber High School

101 Campus Dr. Port Washington, NY 11050

516-767-5800

www.portnet.org/schreiber

Carrie Palmer Weber Middle School

52 Campus Dr. Port Washington, NY 11050

516-767-5500

www.portnet.org/weber

John J. Daly Elementary School

36 Rockwood Ave. Port Washington, NY 11050

515-767-52000

www.portnet.org/daly

Guggenheim Elementary School

38 Poplar Pl. Port Washington, NY 11050

516-767-5250

www.portnet.org/ guggenheim

Manorhaven Elementary School

12 Morewood Oaks, Port Washington, NY 11050

516-767-5300

www.portnet.org/manorhaven

John Phillip Sousa Elementary School

101 Sands Point Rd. Port Washington, NY 11050

516-767-5350

www.portnet.org/sousa

South Salem Elementary School

My Spectrum School

11 Sintsink Dr. E. Port Washington, NY 11050

516-883-8035

www.myspectrumschool.org

The Happy Montessori School of Port Washington

40 Pleasant Ave. Port Washington, NY 11050

516-883-1131

www.happymontessoriwixsite.com/website

LIBRARY

Port Washington Public Library

1 Library Dr. Port Washington, NY 11050

516-883-4400

www.pwpl.org

Director: Keith Klang

10 Newbury Rd. Port Washington, NY 11050

www.portnet.org/salem

Vincent Smith School

322 Port Washington Blvd. Port Washington, NY 11050

516-365-4900

www.vincentsmithschool.org

WATER DISTRICT

Port Washington Water District

38 Sandy Hollow Rd. Port Washington, NY 11050

516-767-0171

www.pwwd.org

Commissioners: David R. Brackett, Chairman; Peter Meyer, Secretary; Mindy Germain, Treasurer

Superintendent: Paul Prignano

CHAMBER

Port Washington Chamber of Commerce 329 Main St. Port Washington, NY 11050

516-883-6566

www.pwcoc.org

BUSINESS IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT

Greater Port Washington Business Improvement District

329 Main St. Port Washington, NY 11050 516-883-8890

www.portwashingtonbid.org

President: Donna Rice

Vice President: Halime Berkay

Treasurer: Annette Oestreich

Secretary: Nadine Delmonte

Executive Director: Holly Bryne

FIRE DEPARTMENT

Port Washington Fire Department

Port Washington Blvd. Port Washington, NY 11050 516-883-2200

www.pwfd.com

Chiefs:

Chief of Department: Matthew Kerin

1st Assistant Chief: Donald Reese

2nd Assistant Chief: Patrick Saccoccia

Board of Directors:

Chairman: Christopher M. Bollerman

Vice-Chairman: Michael Tedeschi

Treasurer: Scott R. Werner Jr.

Secretary: Robert J. Kropacek

POLICE DEPARTMENT

Port Washington Police Department

500 Port Washington Blvd. Port Washington, NY 11050 516-883-0500

VILLAGES/INCORPORATED VILLAGES

Baxter Estates

315 Main St. Port Washington, NY 11050

516-767-0096

www.baxterestates.org

Flower Hill

1 Bonnie Heights Rd. Manhasset, NY 11030 516-672-5000

www.villageflowerhill.org

Manorhaven 33 Manorhaven Blvd. Port Washington, NY 11050 516-883-7000

www.manorhaven.org

Port Washington North 3 Pleasant Ave. Port Washington, NY 11050 516-883-5900

www.portwashingtonnorth.org

Sands Point

26 Tibbits Ln. Sands Point, NY 11050 516-883-3044

www.sandspoint.org

Town of North Hempstead 220 Plandome Rd. Manhasset, NY 11030 516-869-6311

www.northhempstead.com

President: Debbie Greco Cohen

1st Vice President: Katherine Crean

2nd Vice President: Lisa Donatelli

3rd Vice President: Laurie Scheinman

Secretary: Drina Scheiber

Treasurer: Kathy Levinson

Executive Director: Roberta Polay

www.portwashingtonpd.ny.gov

Board of Police Commissioners:

Sean McCarthy

Angela Lawlor Mullins

JB Meyer

Sands Point Police Department

26 Tibbits Ln. Sands Point, NY 11050 516-883-3100

www.sandspointpolice.org

Chief of Department: Thomas Ruehle

Supervisor: Jennifer DeSena

Councilmembers:

District 1: Robert Troiano Jr.

District 2: Edward Scott

District 3: Dennis J. Walsh

District 4: Christine Liu

District 5: David A. Adhami

District 6: Mariann Dalimonte

Town Clerk: Ragini Srivastava

Receiver of Taxes: Mary Jo Collins

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