Razed Mansions of Sands Point, And Elsewhere
Lands End wasn't the only mansion torn down.
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Tuesday, November 15, 2011
Thursday, September 29, 2011
A Busy Month for the Port Washington Fire Department
PWFD's Chief Cole says summer's end saw "one of, if not the busiest 10-day period" in the department's history.
For Port Washington Fire Department Chief Geoffrey P. Cole, safety always remains at the forefront. “The number of personnel that goes out the door, I want that to be the number that comes back,” he said. “The number of injuries usually reflects preparedness.” As he sat at his desk at fire department Headquarters, located on Port Washington Boulevard, Cole recalled the department’s busiest 10-day period in history, at least that anyone can remember. There was an undeniable passion as he spoke: this 10-day period was a record-breaking one full of of hurricane action, tornado warnings, fallen trees and working fires. And there was no doubt that the PWFD was well-prepared for every fire, fallen limb and emergency. The PWFD responded to 271 …
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Wednesday, August 31, 2011
NorthShoreAlert: Power Restored to Most of Sands Point
Much of Barkers Point Road still without power.
Power was restored to most of Sands Point, according to NorthShoreAlert, a mass communication system for the peninsula. To sign up for messages, visit NorthShoreAlert.com. NorthShoreAlert reported that according to Long Island Power Authority, most of Sands Point was restored Tuesday with the northern-most areas coming back on line by approximately 8:20 p.m. However, much of Barker's Point is still without power. NorthShoreAlert reported that "the line crews ran into more challenges than expected today with more breaks and more trees limbs resting on wires than they had expected." Crews also encountered new falling trees. Power is expected to return to Barker's Point section by Wednesday, if all goes as expected. According to …
Monday, June 20, 2011
Question of the Day: Village Elections
What's the biggest issue facing your community?
Village elections for Manorhaven and Sands Point are Tuesday, June 21. What do you think is the biggest issue challenging your community? How would you like to see elected officials respond? And finally, if your village is holding elections on Tuesday, will you vote? Why or why not?
John D. Reckenhouser
11:06 am on Tuesday, June 21, 2011
If the bunch in the Village Hall would enforce the rental registration law that the formwer mayor put on the books the Village would not have the basement apartments that by the way are filled again. The former admin. woked on the problem for years, you can't tell someone he can't have a two family!!! Let's face it everytime a house is left to the "children" they jucie as much out of the house as… more ›
Meet The Candidates: Barry Miller
A series of one-on-ones with contenders for Sands Point trustee.
Village elections will be held Tuesday, June 21. In the Village of Sands Point, three candidates are vying for two trustee positions. Patch caught up with the candidates, and asked why they are running, what they think are the biggest concerns for the village, and they think they would make a difference in addressing these issues. This posting is part of a series, examining their take. Here's what they had to say. Barry Miller is running for Village of Sands Point Trustee. Taxes in the Village of Sands Point will increase 9.1 percent this year over last year, an increase more than twice as great as the previous year. Compare this with the hard-won 3.95 percent increase in school taxes in Port Washington, and you have to ask yourself …
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Monday, June 13, 2011
Upcoming Village Elections on June 21
Sands Point Mayor Leonard Wurzel not seeking re-election.
Two villages will hold elections in Port Washington on Tuesday, June 21. Village of Sands Point After 35 years of service, Mayor Leonard Wurzel is not seeking re-election. Ed Adler, who has served as deputy mayor for the past 10 years and was on the board for 20 years, is running unopposed. There are two two-year term trustee positions open. Marc Silbert, Katharine Ullman, and Barry Miller are running for the spots. Silbert and Ullman are both incumbents. Voting will take place at Village Hall from 12-9 p.m. Village of Manorhaven There are two two-year term trustee positions open. Incumbents Rita DiLucia and John M. DiLeo are running on the Light Party line. Gerald A. Volpe and Vincent Mitchell are running on the Unity Party line. Voting …
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John D. Reckenhouser
11:07 am on Tuesday, June 21, 2011
Ms perez who lives on a boat must have here live in lover still on DJ's payroll, what a real joke she does not know here A from hert AH. Go back on your boat and Please do not think we don't know your boyfriend is still on DJ's payroll more ›
Saturday, May 14, 2011
House Hunt: Open Houses in Port Washington
The following homes are having open houses this weekend.
Click through the image gallery below to see what homes in town are holding open houses this weekend. Days, times and prices are listed below each photograph.
michelle
10:06 am on Sunday, May 15, 2011
Hi When i click on the pictures i do not get any information. more ›
Monday, May 2, 2011
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Helen Keller National Center 5K Walk
Hundreds came from across Long Island to raise funds for services for those living without sight and sound.
The Helen Keller National Center 5K drew hundreds from across Long Island to raise funds for services for those living without sight and sound. No word yet on the amount raised, but here's a look in photos.
Friday, April 29, 2011
Gatsby House Ends 115-Year History
Historic mansion in great disprepair torn down.
Daisy would have been disappointed, and so is Port Washington. The so-called "Gatsby house," Lands End, built in 1896, was torn down April 16, 2011, marking the end of an era. Even though some say its connection as the model of Daisy Buchanan's house in the "The Great Gatsby" may have been exaggerated, there is no doubt that the demolition of this historic home has touched a local chord. "Lands End was a landmark for me in several ways," said Port resident Wil Tibby. "It represented a gilded era when things were simpler and clearer. It was an architectural beauty." Another local, Kathy Christie, reminisces about sailing Long Island Sound. Land's End was the first house she's spot returning after a day on the water, signaling she was home…
bruce sokolov
4:29 pm on Sunday, May 8, 2011
John- Thanks for enlightening those who weren't aware of the "Swope" era of Lands End. My late father Lionel Sokolov built our home at the top of the hill at #1 Hoffstots Lane in 1953 where I lived until graduating Port Washington High School in 1968. My folks befriended the Brandt family (Swopes daughter was Mrs. Brandt) who lived in the guest house on the estate and their daughter Mimi became … more ›
Tuesday, February 8, 2011
100 Things to Do in Port Washington
No. 98: Sands Point Preserve
The backdrop for many a Port Washington memory.
Sands Point Preserve offers a refuge like no other in the area. Here, visitors have the opportunity to connect with nature and escape the frenetic pace we experience in modern suburbia. From the hiking trails to the pond to the shoreline of Long Island Sound, the preserve provides a respite. You’ll find a slice of Gold Coast history, by visiting the Hempstead House, built by Howard Gould, and later the home of Daniel and Florence Guggenheim. You will also find Falaise, the former home of Harry Guggenheim and Alicia Patterson, founders of Newsday. But never mind the grandeur. Sands Point Preserve – home of the Gambol, and many a dinosaur exhibit – is the backdrop for memories steeped in local tradition for anyone born and bred in Port …
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Jason Molinet
11:53 am on Friday, September 30, 2011
271 calls in a week - amazing. more ›