Top Stories For June in Port Washington

Friends of Dolphin Bookshop Bid Farewell to Longtime Owner
Decades of bittersweet goodbye's were seen, felt and heard as friends and longtime customers streamed a storied Port Washington landmark said so long its longtime owner who recently sold the store to move closer to family members.

LIRR Talks Track Extension At Port Station
Long Island Rail Road President Helena Williams spoke at a press conference in Port Washington to announce the opening of a temporary LIRR information center at the train station which will run through the end of the week.

Shotgun Robbery at Roslyn Bank
A man armed with a shotgun robbed the Citibank on Northern Boulevard in Roslyn during the evening rush las month, Nassau County Police said. 

Port Washington Police Adds New Vehicles to District's Fleet
Members of the community who attended the Memorial Day parade or HarborFest were able to see one of the new additions to the Port Washington Police District fleet: a HMMWV (High Mobility Multi Mission Wheeled Vehicle).

First African-American Port Washington Police Chief Sworn In Wednesday
Lt. Brian Staley, a 31-year veteran of the department, became the first African-American in the more than 100-year history of the Port Washington Police District to be named to a chief's position.

10 Years Later, Lou, Babs & Moogs Ready To Close
On a hot July afternoon, Helen Leib chatted warmly with customers at Lou, Babs & Moogs, the Port Washington gift store she opened 10 years ago on Main Street. She discussed colleges with one shopper, and caught up on family with another.

Shuttered Bank Site Available For Sublet in Port Washington
A Port Washington bank branch at 61 Shore Rd. is available as a sublet. It offers 4,338 square feet in a shopping center anchored by Stop & Shop.

Two Hour Parking Meter Limit Approved For Main Street
The Town of North Hempstead agreed on Tuesday to allow a two hour parking meter limit for Main Street in Port Washington.

Teens Take Stolen Motorized Wheelchair On Joy Ride
Two teenagers stole a Quantum 600 Power Base wheelchair valued at more than $17,000 from a Flower Hill residence Saturday before proceeding to ride the motorized device around the neighborhood until the battery died, according to Nassau County Police.

Crime Report: $6750 Lifted From Cash Register
Police are searching for a suspect who they say removed $6750 from a cash register at the Shell Station located at 601 Port Washington Blvd. The incident occurred June 5 at 12:20 p.m, according to police.