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This Week's Plainview Area Events

Check out this week's events in the Plainview area!

Long Island Girl Places Third In Scripps National Spelling Bee

Bhavana Madini, of Plainview, made it to the 14th round of the competition. She's officially one of the best spellers in the world.

Long Island Girl Competing In National Spelling Bee Finals

Bhavana Madini is the only contestant from New York to make it to the finals of the 2021 Scripps National Spelling Bee.

Retired Plainview Teacher Publishes First Children's Book

Joel Rauch published his first book at 72, and is donating all of his profits to the local Mid-Island Y JCC.

PWD Congratulates 18 Local Students as Poster Contest Finalists

District Received More Than 300 Entries from POB Students

Plainview's Charlize Tuozzo Sings National Anthem At Ducks Game

The 9-year-old singer/actor wowed the crowd at the stadium with her performance. You can watch it here.

Plainview Road Renamed In Honor Of Islanders Owner Charles Wang

Country Pointe renamed its main road in honor of Wang, who was instrumental in getting the development created.

Preserving Plainview Starts with Your Irrigation System

A Billion Gallons of Water Being Used to Keep Lawns and Gardens Green, PWD is Committed to Reducing Irrigation Water Use this Summer

Annual Hydrant Maintenance Testing Underway

PWD to Ensure Hydrants Are Operating Correctly as Part of Necessary Maintenance

PWD Stresses Responsible Pool Filling This Summer

Responsible Filling and Maintenance of Swimming Pools Conserves Water

PWD Welcomes New, State-of-the-Art Treatment Facility

New Treatment System Specifically Designed to Remove 1,4-Dioxane

​Man Attacked 7-Eleven Employees With Knife, Police Say: Patch PM

Also: Stop & Shop manager killed in shooting remembered as "amazing dad" to 7 children / 60+ can get vaccinated without an appointment

Better Irrigation Practices Means More Sustainable Plainview

District Offers Homeowners Water- and Money-Saving Tips As Irrigation Season is Set to Begin

Friends Of Plainview Family Rally Around Paralyzed 21-Year-Old

The college student suffered a devastating spinal cord injury while skiing, and neighbors are raising funds for her medical care.

Women In Water

Plainview Water District Honors Amanda Field and Dina Scott During Women’s History Month

What You Need to Know About Lawn Fertilizer and When to Apply It

Plainview Water District Urges Residents to be Responsible With Lawn Chemicals and Fertilizers

Nassau County Legislators To Host Toiletry Drive

Arnold W. Drucker and Joshua Lafazan are partnering with Jericho Cares to collect shampoo, soap, deodorant, toothpaste and more.

Manetto Hill Jewish Center, Community Partners To Host Food Drive

Supporters can drop off donations of non-perishable food and personal care items in the parking lot on Feb. 28 and March 14.

Water Quality Confusion Caused by News12 Story

The Bethpage Water District was prepared and already had treatment in place!

IMPORTANT: Sign Up For PWD’s Emergency Notification System

Residents asked to give PWD accurate contact information, which allows them to receive emergency notifications about their water service

PWD Commissioner Andrew N. Bader Elected Chairman of LIWC

Plainview Water District Commissioner to serve as Chairman of the Long Island Water Conference in 2021

Plainview Water District Encourages Residents to Adopt-A-Hydrant

Ensuring hydrants remain free of snow and any winter debris can save first responders valuable time during their response to an emergency

Plainview Water District Encourages Residents to Adopt-A-Hydrant

Ensuring hydrants remain free of snow and any other winter debris can save first responders valuable time in case of an emergency

Plainview Water District: 'Prepare Your Home For Winter'

When exposed to cold weather, water systems that are not properly prepared or winterized can be subject to breaks or leaks.

Prepare Your Home’s Water System this Winter with Tips from PWD

Prevent pipe leaks and breaks this winter!

Legislator Drucker Encourages Support For Holiday Food Drives

“It was truly heartwarming to witness the generosity of so many residents," Legislator Drucker said.

Plainview Water District Once Again Supports Toys for Tots

The district is continuing its annual tradition of serving as an official drop-off location for the charitable foundation.

Plainview Water District Hosts Pharmaceutical Take-Back Day

The safe, contactless drive-through safely disposed 300 pounds of unwanted medications.

LI To Host Hudson Valley's Iconic Great Jack O’Lantern Blaze

The Great Jack O’Lantern Blaze Long Island will run for 23 nights.

NY Worker Honored For Saving Trapped Man After Car Falls Off Jack

Wind pushed a car off a jack and trapped a man underneath on the Long Island Expressway. A state transportation worker saved his life.

She 'Saved Many Dogs From Being Euthanized': Plainview Local Hero

We all know someone who's making a difference. Let's help share their amazing stories! Presented by Ring.

Regardless of the Weather, the PWD is Prepared

Even with widespread power outages caused by Tropical Storm Isaias, the water in Plainview never stopped flowing

LI Ultra-Runner Plans 14-Hour Swim, Bike, Run For Cystic Fibrosis

The coronavirus canceled an Ironman competition. A Long Island father will complete the course anyway, dedicating the event to a friend.

Museum Of American Armor Commemorates End Of World War II

Nassau County Legislator Arnold W. Drucker spoke at a ceremony Aug. 29.

'Undaunted' Social Worker Risks Life: Plainview Local Hero

We all know someone who's making a difference. Let's help share their amazing stories! Presented by Ring.

89-Year-Old 'Takes Care Of' Mailman: Plainview Local Hero

We all know someone who's making a difference. Let's help share their amazing stories! Presented by Ring.

Plainview Heroes: Help Patch Recognize Those Making A Difference

The helpers are the people who make life better. Nominate your Local Heroes to give them the recognition they deserve, presented by Ring.

Burnt Food Leads To Smoky Plainview Restaurant: Officials

Firefighters were called to a restaurant this week for smoke. They found burnt food was left over in an oven.

Travel Like A Local: Submit Your Town For Our 2018 Travel Guide

Whether you've got the best brewery around or a music festival that rivals Coachella, tell us why your town should be a destination in 2018.