🌱 Patch AM: How will North Hempstead’s 58 new EV chargers affect Port Washington?

Hello Port Washington! Here's our latest buzz. Let's get into it. ☀️

In today's newsletter:

• How will North Hempstead’s 58 new EV chargers affect Port Washington?
• Meet the Port Washington senior chasing state and national track titles
• How one bagel shop manager’s ICE detention shook Port Washington

Also on today's calendar: You're Invited to a Little Medical School Open House! and 5 more events.

Today's riddle: What did one astronaut stranded on the moon say to another? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

• Friday: Heavy morning rain; windy, with a high of 59 and low of 31 degrees.
• Saturday: Colder; breezy in the morning, temps: high: 39, low: 36.
• Sunday: Windy with some sun, with a high of 46 and low of 28 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• North Hempstead to install 58 EV charge stations across town (newsday.com) — Port Washington residents’ councilwoman successfully pushed town officials to keep new EV charging stations away from nearby homes and storefronts to reduce light pollution. North Hempstead has approved a state-funded contract for 58 chargers in town lots and parks, aiming to have them operating by spring and to expand further with a future PSEG grant.
   

• Newsday's top 50 girls indoor track athletes on Long Island this season (newsday.com) — Long Island’s top 50 girls indoor track list includes Port Washington senior Samantha Benson-Tyler, a dominant 1,500-meter race walker with realistic state and national title hopes. Her success puts Port Washington on the regional track map as the winter season gets underway and offers local fans an athlete to follow closely this year.
   

• Fernando Mejia, Port Washington bagel manager, recalls ICE detention (newsday.com) — A well-known Schmear Bagel & Cafe manager from Port Washington was detained by ICE in June and ultimately agreed to return to El Salvador, leaving a visible hole in the local community. Neighbors have organized vigils, raised funds, and spoken before Nassau lawmakers as they push for his return and grapple with how his case reflects broader immigration enforcement on Long Island.
   

📸 Around Port Washington

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🗓 Upcoming Events in Port Washington

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★ Featured events ★

Saturday December 20

• You're Invited to a Little Medical School Open House!
  Calvary Lutheran Church, 36 Taylor Ave, East Meadow
  11:30 am

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Other local events

Friday December 19

• SoundSwap: Live Music: A Holiday 'Hoot!'
  Port Washington Public Library , 1 Library Dr , Port Washington
  7:00 pm

Saturday December 20

• North Nassau Christmas Bird Count
  North Shore Audubon Society , PO Box 763 , Port Washington
  6:00 am
• Curiosity Club (K-2)
  Learn with Leah , 8 Manorhaven Blvd , Port Washington
  10:00 am
• Repair Cafe
  Port Washington Public Library , 1 Library Dr , Port Washington
  1:00 pm

Monday December 29

• ART: Wassily KANDINSKY WORKSHOP Port Washington NY
  11 Sintsink Dr E , Port Washington
  10:00 am

Tuesday December 30

• ART SALVADOR DALI Workshop Port Washington NY
  11 Sintsink Dr E , Port Washington
  10:00 am

Wednesday December 31

• ART: STEPHEN SHORE Workshop Port Washington NY
  11 Sintsink Dr E , Port Washington
  10:00 am

📣 Port Washington Shout Outs!

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🗓 Events Nearby

Friday December 19

• Grand Opening with Jeff Mayweather at Mamba Boxing Club – Glen Cove, NY (DAY 1) — Mamba Boxing Club
  Mamba Boxing Club , 72 Cedar Swamp Rd , Glen Cove
  12:00 pm
• Willets Road Friday Night Rec Gr. 5
  East Williston School District , 11 Bacon Road , Old Westbury
  7:00 pm
• New York Knicks vs. Philadelphia 76ers
  Pennsylvania Station , 4 Pennsylvania Plaza , New York
  7:00 pm

Saturday December 20

• Aquatic Center
  Nassau County, NY Calendar
• North Nassau Christmas Bird Count
  North Shore Audubon Society , PO Box 763 , Port Washington
  6:00 am

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

• Macy's, Inc. posted a job opening for Retail Cosmetics Sales Associate - MAC, Manhasset - Part Time in Manhasset. Apply here.
• Vuori, Inc. posted a job opening for Retail Associate- Part Time, Seasonal, Manhasset in Manhasset. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Port Washington here.

🗞 Nearby News

Roslyn

• NBA Selects Sam Levine as Stats Auditor (highpoint.edu)

Manhasset

• Newsday's All-Long Island girls swimming team 2025 (newsday.com)
• Police Injured, 3 NYC Residents Arrested After Manhasset Traffic Stop: Police (patch.com)
• LIRR To See Fare And Toll Hikes, New MTA-Approved Policies, New Yorkers Voice Their Concerns (patch.com)

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

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