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Port Washington Parking District Updates

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: November 20, 2015
MEDIA CONTACTS: Carole Trottere, Ryan Mulholland, Sam Marksheid and Rebecca Cheng
PHONE: (516) 869-7794

Town Opens New Merchants Parking Lot in Port Washington
Additional lot will open more prime spaces for shoppers in downtown

North Hempstead, NY – North Hempstead Town Supervisor Judi Bosworth, Town Clerk Wayne Wink, Receiver of Taxes Charlie Berman, and Councilperson Dina De Giorgio attended a ribbon cutting ceremony on November 18 for a new parking lot for local merchants at the site of the former Shields House property in Port Washington. The dilapidated Shield House was demolished in 2013 to make way for the new 28-space lot located at 1070 Port Washington Boulevard.

Town Supervisor Judi Bosworth said, "Providing a pleasurable and convenient shopping experience in our downtowns is of paramount importance to this administration, and having ample parking is key to achieving that. This new lot will free up prime spaces, which we anticipate will improve business for the shops and dining establishments along Main Street.”

“I would like to acknowledge and thank the Port Washington Parking Committee, Residents for a More Beautiful Port Washington, the Port Washington Chamber of Commerce and the Greater Port Washington Business Improvement District for all of their time, efforts and contributions in making this project a reality,” Councilwoman Dina De Giorgio.

This effort was aided by the Port Washington Parking Committee, Residents for a More Beautiful Port Washington, and the Port Washington Chamber of Commerce.

“It was a blighted property and now it’s a beautiful functional space that can impact our parking challenges,” said Mindy Germain, Executive Director of Residents for a More Beautiful Port Washington. “We’re hoping merchants will participate in this new amenity, and it will free up some on street parking for shoppers.”

“The Port Washington Chamber of Commerce is very pleased that, finally, the merchants have off-street parking for their cars, leaving more parking spaces along Main Street for shoppers. We thank Councilwoman Dina De Giorgio for spearheading this project and responding to the needs of our merchants. We are also grateful to Supervisor Judi Bosworth for her support that made this possible,” Chamber of Commerce Executive Director Bobbie Polay said.

"The new parking lot is a nice completion to a project that will help stimulate our business district" said Paul Oleksiw, President, and Greater Port Washington Business Improvement District.
Town officials authorized $483,465 in construction for the 13,050 square foot lot, but believe the project, which took four months to complete, will cost in between $455,000 to $465,000.

If you are a local merchant and would like to request an assigned spot, you can visit 15 Vanderventer Avenue and fill out an application. All permit request for parking spots can be made through the Port Washington Parking District. The cost of a parking space in the lot is $750 for one year.

If you have any additional questions, please call (516) 869-6311.

August 14, 2015 

News Stand Begins Selling Train Vouchers 

For your convenience, daily vouchers are also available for sale at the newsstand, located inside the Port Washington Train Station. The newsstand hours are from approximately 5am to 8:30pm, Monday through Friday. Yearly, monthly and daily vouchers are always for sale at the Parking District office, located at 15 Vanderventer Avenue. The District is open from 6am to 2:30pm Monday through Friday. Please watch for new evening hours this fall. 

July 30, 2015 

Town Reminds Residents About Port Washington Parking District Services
 

North Hempstead, NY – Town of North Hempstead Supervisor Judi Bosworth and Councilwoman Dina De Giorgio would like to remind residents about the services offered by the Port Washington Parking District. 

The Port Washington Parking District and Pango Mobile Parking are working to implement a pilot program that will offer pay-by-phone technology that removes the need to deal with parking machines and takes the worry out of receiving a parking ticket. Pango offers users a quick and easy way to pay for parking and is available for iPhone, Blackberry, Android, Windows and other cell phones. Motorists still will have the ability to pay with quarters. 

The Town is also currently looking to acquire a parking management software program that would allow commuters to apply for permits and vouchers through the Internet. 

For security and efficiency reasons, the Port Washington Parking District is no longer accepting cash payments for parking permits and vouchers. Tender of payment is accepted through credit cards, checks, money orders and Commuter Check Card Prepaid MasterCard. 

Currently the Town is adding more merchant parking spots, to help alleviate the need for parking in the downtown area. The new parking lot, located at 1070 Port Washington Boulevard, will house 27 additional spots. 

Regular office hours for the Parking District are Monday through Friday from 6 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. allowing District residents to purchase a yearly sticker parking permit, and monthly or daily vouchers. If a motorist is not available during those times, they should call 311. 

To purchase a permit, the District resident must provide the following: a valid driver’s license, vehicle registration, and a utility bill dated within the last four months. Applicants must have their vehicle present at time of purchase for an annual permit. 

The Port Washington Parking District has also established a Facebook page. This will enable residents to get live updates on closures, office hours and more. “Like” the Port Washington Parking District page at: www.facebook.com/portparkingnow. You may also visit the Port Parking District’s website at www.northhempsteadny.gov/portparking or sign up for e-mail blasts by emailing portparking@northhempsteadny.gov. 

As always, you can contact 311 to report a broken meter or if you have any questions about the Parking District. 

June 5, 2015 

Port Washington Parking District to Stop Accepting Cash Payments 

Port Washington, NY – The Town of North Hempstead announced today that beginning on Monday, June 15, 2015, the Port Washington Parking District will no longer be accepting cash payments for parking permits and vouchers. Tender of payment will accepted through credit cards, checks and money orders. 

In the near future, the Port Washington Parking District will also be implementing Pango Mobile Parking, a pay-by-phone technology that removes the need to deal with parking machines and takes the worry out of receiving a parking ticket. Pango offers users a quick and easy way to pay for parking and is available for iPhone, Blackberry, Android, Windows and other cell phones. 

The Port Washington Parking District office is located at 15 Vanderventer Avenue, Port Washington, 11050. For more information call 311. 

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March 31, 2015 

Town Announces Port Washington Parking District Now Accepts Pre-Tax Commuter Check MasterCard 

Port Washington, NY 
– North Hempstead Town Supervisor Judi Bosworth, Councilwoman Dina De Giorgio and the Town Board are proud to announce that that the Port Washington Parking District is now accepting Commuter Check Card Prepaid MasterCard as a form of tender. 

“The Town of North Hempstead is always looking for ways in which we can save our residents money. The Commuter Check Prepaid MasterCard provides commuters with an easy and fast way to take advantage of pre-tax transit benefits that are being offered by their employers,” said Supervisor Judi Bosworth. 

This program is new to the Port Washington Parking District and allows participating commuters to use pre-tax dollars to pay for commuting expenses such as parking, public transportation and carpools. The money is deposited into an account and can be used like a flexible spending account. 

"This is definitely a change for the better. Anything that makes life easier and saves money for our Port Washington commuters is a good thing," said Councilwoman Dina De Giorgio. 

For more information on the Commuter Check Prepaid MasterCard program, visit: www.mycommutercheck.com. To learn about the Port Washington Parking District, please call 311 or 516-869-6311.