🌱 Patch AM: More Than 50 Dogs Rescued From Commercial Breeding Facilities, Animal Advocates Say

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In today's newsletter:

• Dozens of rescued breeding dogs arrive in Port Washington
• How serious are Port Washington’s newly reported school water lead levels?

Also on today's calendar: You're Invited to a Little Medical School Open House! and 6 more events.

Today's riddle: My brother swallowed a box of firecrackers. - Is he all right now? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

• Thursday: Periods of clouds and sun, with a high of 49 and low of 46 degrees.
• Friday: Windy; morning rain, temps: high: 58, low: 30.
• Saturday: Colder; breezy in the morning, with a high of 39 and low of 36 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• More Than 50 Dogs Rescued From Commercial Breeding Facilities, Animal Advocates Say (patch.com) — Animal advocates say more than 50 dogs rescued from commercial breeding facilities have been brought to North Shore Animal League America’s Port Washington campus, where they’ll begin new lives. The Long Island news roundup also highlights immigration protests, a fatal Nassau crash, offshore wind construction progress, new anti-trafficking rules, and a beloved café’s closing.
   

• Long Island school districts with positive lead tests: (news12.com) — Port Washington schools are among more than 20 Nassau County districts that recently tested above New York’s newly tightened lead limits for school drinking water. The state now requires any affected fountains or taps be shut down, alternative water provided, and remediation plans implemented, underscoring why families across Port Washington and Long Island should pay close attention to school water safety updates.
   

📸 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

Thursday December 18

• CeCe Winans (Official): Christmas with CeCe Winans featuring Angie Winans & Debbie Winans
  The Metropolitan Museum of Art , 1000 5th Ave , New York
  7:00 pm

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

Thursday December 18

• Baby Rhyme Time
  Port Washington Public Library , 1 Library Dr , Port Washington
  9:30 am
• GNFSC 3:00-5:00pm
  Andrew Stergiopoulos Ice Rink , 65 Arrandale Ave , Great Neck
  3:00 pm
• Marques di Riscal Reserva, Le Volte, & Guigal Cotes du Rhone
  BottleBuys , 350 Glen Head Rd , Glen Head
  4:00 pm
• Enchanting Snow Globes
  Westbury Memorial Public Library Children's Programs at the Meeting Room , 445 Jefferson Street , Westbury
  4:00 pm

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

• Physical therapist in Port Washington needed
  I need recommendations for a PT in Port. There are quite a few, Metro, Ivy, and an a couple of others. Thank you. (Nextdoor New Salem)

• St. Catherine of Siena posted a job opening for Medical Office Assistant in Greenvale. Apply here.

🗞 Nearby News

Roslyn

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

Manhasset

• Giants add Foley to 'pen, expect him healthy by midseason (mlb.com)
• LIRR To See Fare And Toll Hikes, New MTA-Approved Policies, New Yorkers Voice Their Concerns (patch.com)
• Three North Shore homes sell for more than $3M this week (longislandpress.com)

Great Neck

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-- The Patch AM Team

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