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Nassau County Executive Laura Curran, center, recently created a task force to study the potential impacts legal marijuana might have on the county.

Laura Curran creates legal marijuana task force

Nassau County Executive Laura Curran on Jan. 10 announced the formation of a task force to study the impact legal recreational marijuana might have on the county. Nassau County Police Commissioner … more

By Anthony O'Reilly | 1/16/19

Steve Sciortino, of Delicious Moments Caterers, with Renee Villante.

Cruising for a family’s cause

Giovanni Villante loves sports — he was often spotted running the football field whenever he had the chance. “He’s always been a sports kid,” said Jamie Iacono, a longtime friend of the Villante family. more

By Anthony O'Reilly | 12/13/18

Plastic bag bill still important, Mulé says

County Legislator Debra Mulé, a Democrat from Freeport, said she’s not giving up on a proposed bill that would impose a 5 cent fee for each bag given out at supermarkets and shops. “It’s … more

By Anthony O'Reilly | 12/13/18

Giovanni Villante thanked the crowd through a recorded video message.

Cruising for a cause

Giovanni Villante loved to play sports — the Freeporter, who attends St. Christopher’s School in Baldwin, could be seen running the football field whenever he had the chance. “He has always … more

By Anthony O'Reilly | 12/5/18

Photography students from Baldwin High School.

Freeport Arts Council’s youngest photographers

The Arts Council at Freeport welcomed 30 aspiring photographers to honor their works during a reception at the Freeport Memorial Library on Nov. 8. Students from Baldwin, Long Beach and Malverne high … more

By Nadya Nataly | 11/15/18

While Ben Poplardo scored high and won early during the Smash Bros. competition, his brother, Joseph Poplardo, center, pointed at the score as Matthew Acquavella, right, was also impressed at Ben’s gaming skills on Nov. 3. (lt and rt) Joseph Poplardo (ben's brother) point to the score as Metthew Acquavella points too at Ben's amazing performance.

Ultimate Smash video game tournaments

While some kids showed up to just watch the tournament, others came prepared with their own Wii U Gamecube controller adapter or GameCube controller. more

By Nadya Nataly | 11/9/18

Investigators seized drugs from residences in Baldwin, Freeport and Hempstead on Nov. 5.

Suffolk DA: Seven accused of drug dealing

A Baldwinite is accused of supplying drugs to dealers as part of a narcotics distribution ring that operated throughout Long Island and parts of New York City, the Suffolk County District Attorney announced Nov. 8. A second Baldwin man, four Freeporters, a Rockville Centre resident and a Wantagh woman were also arrested as part of the bust, prosecutors announced. more

By Anthony O'Reilly | 11/9/18

Suffolk DA: Baldwin man led narcotics ring

A Baldwinite is accused of supplying drugs to dealers as part of a narcotics distribution ring that operated throughout Long Island and parts of New York City, the Suffolk County District Attorney … more

By Anthony O'Reilly | 11/9/18

June Tinkhauser, 30-year Baldwin high teacher, dies at 90

June Tinkhauser wasn’t content with keeping her lessons inside the classroom. The longtime Baldwin High School English teacher took several students to England to see William Shakespeare’s … more

By Anthony O'Reilly | 9/20/18

Kevin Lopez-Morales was escorted to his arraignment on Sept. 7 by Nassau County detectives.

County police, D.A. work to ‘dismantle’ MS-13

As of Sept. 6, five men charged with Angel Soler’s death were imprisoned at the Nassau County jail, awaiting indictment or trial. more

By Nadya Nataly | 9/13/18