Port Washington is a a hamlet located in Nassau County, NY on the beautiful North Shore of Long Island.  Port Washington is a waterfront community surrounded on 3 sides by Long Island Sound, Manhasset Bay and Hempstead Harbor.  Port Washington is made up of the following communities: Baxter Estates, Beacon Hill, New Salem, Manhasset Isle, Port Washington North, Manorhaven & Sands Point.   The town has a main street with a selection of stores and restaurants.  The train station, LIRR,  located on Main Street offers a short 33 minute commute into Manhattan.  There is also easy access to Laguardia and Kennedy Airports.