Port Washington, NY
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About Port Washington
- • Singer Sufjan Stevens spent his childhood in Port Washington.
- • The board game "Battleship" was invented in Port Washington by Milton Bradley.
- • Sand mining put the town on the map in the 19th and early 20th centuries.
- • Local legend says Al Capone once hid out in a Sands Point mansion.
- • The Great Depression significantly impacted the sand mining industry, reshaping the town's economy.
- • Named in 1835 for its harbor location, it was incorporated as a village in 1913.
- • With about 16,753 residents, it's smaller than nearby Great Neck.
- • Its elevation is about 26 feet, making it susceptible to coastal flooding.
- • Many residents commute to New York City for work in finance and other industries.
- • A peaceful, affluent, and family-oriented vibe permeates the town.
- • The New York Islanders, located nearby, won four straight Stanley Cups from 1980-1983.
- • Port Washington High School's football rivalry with Manhasset is a local tradition.