The Week in Review in Port Washington

Port School Board Scrambles to Justify Recess Ball Ban After Media Blitz: Port Washington School District officials who used two completely different explanations to justify a controversial recess ball ban at Weber Middle School that has garnered national media attention during the past five days.

Patch Story Sparks National Debate Regarding Child Safety: A story which Patch broke last weekregarding a controversial ball ban at Weber Middle School in Port Washington has sparked a national debate regarding child safety.

Cops: Port Washington Man Arrested For Making Threat Against Town Hall: Town Hall was evacuated for a brief time Wednesday after a Port Washington man became irate that the town was removing trees from his property.

After 22 Years in Elected Office, Bosworth Says She's No Career Politician; DeGiorgio Favors Term Limits: If the issue of term limits is one that might sway your vote this election season in the North Hempstead town supervisor race, then the choices might be pretty cut and dry.

Lemonade Stand Customers Remain Thirsty For Cancer Cure: Even in the rain, folks remained thirsty for a cure for cancer on Sunday at a local lemonade stand which has become an annual tradition on the corner of Luquer Road and Leeds Drive in Port Washington.

Port Washington Senior Center Names 2013 Golden Gala Honorees: The Port Washington Senior Center recently named Fred Falconer and the Knights of Columbus as honorees for their annual Golden Gala to be held Nov. 14 at The Swan Club. 

Veterans Saluted by Town Wednesday: Town of North Hempstead veterans were honored Wednesday at Clinton G. Martin Park.  

Mangano, Suozzi Square Off in First Debate: County Executive Ed Mangano and Democratic challenger Tom Suozzi butted heads at their first debate Tuesday night on everything from taxes to the redevelopment of the Nassau Coliseum.

Plandome Fire Department Honored For Century of Service: Local officials recently honored the Plandome Fire Department for 100 years of service to the community. 

PRC Halloween Party Plans Announced: The Port Washington Parent Resource Center will hold its annual Halloween party Oct. 26.

Kaiman Honored Thursday in Port Washington: Former North Hempstead Town Supervisor Jon Kaiman was recognized this week for his 10 years of service and support to the Port Washington community. 

After 93 Years, Mackay Horse Statue Will Return to Roslyn’s Gerry Park: The Mackay Horse Statue will make an historic return to the village of Roslyn where it first appeared 93 years ago at Harbor Hills, the Gold Coast era estate of Clarence and Katherine Duer Mackay.