- LIPA update: Large portions of the peninsula remain without power—as do many other areas of the Island. I would like to take just a moment to share with you a little more color on what we know about the restoration. As you may be aware, neither this office nor the mayors nor the town control what LIPA works on, their access to resources, and their prioritizations. Many of you are cold and frustrated that you see few or no linemen. LIPA has told us directly, this morning, that they have over 150 workers in our area today. Based on our information that is equal to or exceeds other similar areas. I just want to pass on to you that your mayors, the town, and we have been pressing, hounding, and pushing LIPA in every way we can to accelerate restoration. They still project 90% by tomorrow night. We hope so. And while it won’t keep you warmer today, please know that the leadership of this community is pressing every button and pulling every lever they know to help you.
- It has been confirmed that voting will be held at originally scheduled locations.
- Very good news for residents who have insurance claims: NYS has advised insurers that Sandy was not a hurricane when it hit NY and therefore they should not reduce claims by the larger “named storm” deductibles.
- A home was destroyed by fire last night in Flower Hill due to an accumulation of leaves on the generator. You may wish to check yours.
- Forecasts for Wednesday and Wednesday night are now for winds of 25-35 mph with gusts to 70mph.
- The PWMOEM Recovery Center, at the Landmark on Main Street, will be open all day with extended hours till 11pm for election coverage. If you are cold and need a place to go, with some hot food and some company, please come. You will be welcomed.
- North Shore University Hospital is requesting blood donations. Their telephone is 562-4204
- Lastly and as a reminder. Please check on elderly or infirmed neighbors who may not be getting these alerts. They may need your help! The shelter at Nassau Community College is open.
NorthShoreAlert: 150 LIPA Workers in Port Washington and Manhasset Tuesday
Fire in Flower Hill; blood donations needed.
NorthShoreAlert, the mass communication system for the Port Washington-Manhasset peninsula, issued this message Tuesday at 10 a.m. Sign up for alerts at NorthShoreAlert.org.
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Rich Jacques (Editor) May 25, 2013 at 08:19 am
Because of her outstanding work, Adina has been promoted to a new position at Patch. She has taken…Read More on more of a regional role, but you will still get to enjoy much of her work here in Port Washington.
George Mulligan May 23, 2013 at 07:12 pm
I hope the closing is only temporary. I purchased milk and other items from Dairy Barn for many…Read More years. Always got good quality products. Never had a problem.
Nassau Taxpayer May 23, 2013 at 03:55 pm
With the loss of "D-Barn", the lack of a drive-through convenience store creates a void…Read More worth filling.
George Mulligan May 23, 2013 at 07:19 pm
There was very little publicity about the budget this year. I was disappointed that the increase was…Read More over 3.5 percent. We still haven't addressed the salary issues and maybe we never will. Until the salary and benefit package is decreased, there will never be a reduction in the cost of education in Port Washinton.
Nassau Taxpayer May 23, 2013 at 12:50 pm
There's a lot "Dina" doesn't know -- or sure acts like it, and an obvious and growing…Read More amount she wishes the electorate didn't know about her failure to perform for PW.
HazyDavy May 23, 2013 at 11:13 am
if we are going to sell off our 40 spot lot why not advocate for the LIRR to chip in and help…Read More building the 2 or 3 story parking lot on Haven?
with more trains and more population we need more parking. we are fooling ourselves that this is not a "Hicksville" type train station. we are a main hub and it needs a substantial parking lot that will help commuter parking and help retail parking in the main lots off of main street. anyone who does not want that parking lot built needs to really ask themselves why not. if we can build a new car wash on a main cut through street for no reason we can get this done with the same traffic nightmares!!!
BTW during construction which im sure will take at least a year. where will those people park? in the other lots, so us who take the 808 train will get screwed bc we will not have a place to park now.
Nassau Taxpayer May 23, 2013 at 12:52 pm
Good spot for a multi-story municipal/LIRR garage, given the height of terrain behind it.
hank ratner May 17, 2013 at 01:37 pm
A 135 million dollar budget with another 5 million+ assured for next year, teachers have to buy…Read More "school supplies" in Port Washington? Are you kidding?