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Tuesday, February 7, 2012

Post Your Photos: New York Giants Championship

Here's a chance to share your photos of the Giants championship victory.

In case you hadn't heard, the New York Giants won the NFL championship Sunday night after defeating the New England Patriots, 21-17. While New England natives were out rioting [video], Giants fans were busy celebrating, collecting their championship gear and getting ready for Tuesday's parade in New York City. To continue the celebration, we're giving Giants' fans a forum to post their photos from the championship celebration. Have photos from a Super Bowl Party? Heading into the city for the parade? Post all of your photos here!

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Tara Conry

8:16 am on Wednesday, February 8, 2012

Thanks for the great photos @Wilcha and @Jazmin!   more ›

5 Things You Need To Know Today

Feb. 7: Giants, Jobs, and School Board

Happenings around Port Washington.

1. Heading to the 11 a.m. Giants victory parade that starts at Battery Place? The Long Island Rail Road is adding trains to the Port Washington line. There will be an extra train leaving Great Neck at 9:50 a.m. After the parade, the LIRR will add a 3:18 p.m. train, stopping at Woodside, Flushing-Main Street, then all stops to Port Washington. A 3:40 p.m. train will stop at Woodside, Flushing-Main Street, then all stops to Great Neck. 2. Looking for work? See who's hiring in and around Port Washington.  3. Check back with Patch for Crimes Nearby. 4. If you own a local business, claim your listing on Patch. See the benefits.  5. The Port Washington School Board meets Tuesday at 8 p.m. at Schreiber High School. See the agenda. 

Saturday, February 4, 2012

Headlines From Around LI

Bollywood dancing, a book drive and perfect bowlers.

Some of the news from communities around Long Island this week. Spreading Indian Culture Herricks Middle School plays host to a different sort of class and courseload as was children and parents bustled about the building’s halls being taught dance moves by the Young Indian Culture Group. The YICG was formed in 1994 when Executive Director Rathi Raja, President Urmila Shivaram, Treasurer Vasundhara Sureka and Secretary Runi Ratnam came together in order to create a more structural basis for celebrating Indian culture. The group teaches a variety of 55 classes every Saturday from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m at the middle school, some of which include teaching, Hindi, Cooking, Tabla and Bollywood Dance among others. Chaminade Bowling Completes Perfect …

Friday, February 3, 2012

Best Spots to See The Super Bowl in Port Washington

Where to see the game and enjoy a bite in town.

Plan to watch the Super Bowl on Sunday in Port Washington? Here are local establishments in Port to enjoy food, drink, and Giants. Sullivan’s Quay Complimentary halftime buffet, drink specials and giveaways.  Finn MacCools  We like the beer on tap and the angus burger. J.T. Bullits You'll find a full bar, burgers, and plenty of wings. While you're there, check out the automated OTB Fast Track machine. Lennon’s Pub Plenty of pints of Guinness and also a full menu of domestic and imported beers and top-shelve spirits.

5 Things You Need To Know Today

Feb. 3: Music, Author Signing and Zumba

Happenings in the area.

1. Take a morning break with a yoga class at Sands Point Preserve's Hempstead House. The classes are “pay-what-you-wish,” after a $10 entry fee to the preserve. Learn more.   2.  The Port SEPTA 2nd Cup of Coffee meets at Sweet Comfort Bakery and Cafe. The group serve the needs of students from ages 3 through adulthood who receive special education services. 9:30 a.m. Learn more.  3. Paul Devlin, editor of the new autobiography "Rifftide: The Life and Opinions of Papa Jo Jones," will read and sign books at Port Washington Public Library, 7:30 p.m. Read about the book.   4. See Gerard Edery – the New York Times called him "a master of Sephardic song – at Reconstructionist Synagogue of The North Shore, 1001 Plandome Road, Plandome. 7:30 p.m. …

Monday, January 30, 2012

Jan. 30: Jobs, Yoga And An Australian Film

Happenings in the area.

1. Looking for work? Check back with Port Washington Patch for a roundup of job listings in the area. 2. See "Little Sparrows," the 2010 Australian family drama. 7:30 p.m. Port Washington Public Library. Learn more.  3. There's an open house at St. Peter of Alcantara School. 9:30-11:30 a.m. 4. There's chair yoga for seniors at the Port Washington Senior Citizens Center. 11 a.m. 5.  Check back with Patch throughout the day for news and information, and follow us on Facebook and Twitter.

Saturday, January 28, 2012

Weekend Guide in Port Washington

Happenings in the area.

Saturday There are free adoptions for all pets at North Shore Animal League America on Saturday, January 28 from 10 a.m. – 12 p.m. See the New York Theatre Ballet's "Alice in Wonderland Follie" at Tilles Center for the Performing Arts. 2 p.m. Tickets $22 and $14. Learn more.  Register your 4th-9th grade boys and girls for the spring season of  Port Washington Inter-town Soccer Registration for Spring Season. Schreiber High School, 2-4 p.m. Sunday Port Rowing's first annual indoor rowing regatta takes place at Schreiber, 8 a.m. Learn more.  There's an open house at St. Peter of Alcantara School, 9:30 a.m. Celebrate Groundhog Day a little early this year at Sands Point Preserve, 11 a.m. - 1 p.m. How to Advocate with playwright/activist Larry…

rob

11:42 am on Sunday, January 29, 2012

come watch the PAL Girls Basketball team "The Peacocks" tip off at 6 pm at Chabad, AAU Level basketball for free!   more ›

Friday, January 27, 2012

Jan. 27: 'Super 8,' Yoga and Vikings

Happenings in Port Washington.

1. Business owners: here's an easy way to get the word out about what makes your place special. By "claiming" a Patch Listing, you take control of its content and get the word out to not only your customers but also prospects, here and beyond Port Washington. Tell a friend and learn more. 2. Take a morning break with a yoga class at Sands Point Preserve's Hempstead House. The classes are “pay-what-you-wish,” after a $10 entry fee to the preserve. Learn more.     3. From policing with wooden rattles in the colonial era to the state-of-the-art technology used today, the history of the New York Police Department is an engrossing drama. The program is presented by James Coll, an adjunct associate professor of American and Constitutional …

Thursday, January 26, 2012

5 Things You Need To Know Today

Jan 26: Patch Listings, A Recap And Tai Chi

Happenings around Port Washington.

1. Business owners: here's a great opportunity to get the word out about what makes your place special. "Claiming" a Patch Listing is just another way of saying: You take control of its content and get the word out to your customers, here and beyond Port Washington. Tell a friend and check this out. 2. Didn't attend Jon Kaiman's 2012 State of the Town Address? We have a recap.  3. Join the Reconstructionist Synagogue of the North Shore for an evening book club meeting. The group will discuss "The Marriage Plot" by Jeffrey Eugenides, with a discussion facilitated by Jeanette Walowitz. 7 p.m. Learn more.  4. Kindergarten registration is ongoing at Port Washington Public Schools. Learn more.  5. Enjoy Tai Chi at Port Washington Senior …

Monday, January 23, 2012

Cheering on Big Blue in Port Washington

How did you show NY Giants pride on Sunday?

NY Giants pride was in full force in Soundview. Michael Fishbein teamed up with family and friends to have a tailgate party complete with portable cooking equipment on Marlin Lane as if they were at MetLife stadium. We want you Giants photos! Upload them into the story, or send them to adina@patch.com.

Susan Bishop Copeland

11:08 am on Thursday, January 26, 2012

Hope that's "root beer" pong. What a fun thing to do! Go Big Blue!   more ›

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