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Robert Granoff of Baldwin received the 5 Star Award from George Schieren (Co-Chair MSSN Advisory Board) and Sharon McMackin (Volunteer Coordinator).

Saluting selfless service at Mount Sinai South Nassau

Mount Sinai South Nassau celebrates local heroes at 68th anniversary luncheon by honoring volunteers for decades of compassionate service more

By Kepherd Daniel | 5/3/24

The Brookside Preserve clean up team convened at 10AM for a day of community, grassroots volunteerism in service to their fellow residents and nature.

Friends of Brookside clean up preserve

Residents of Freeport and Baldwin unite to restore Brookside Preserve, combating neglect and pollution to revive the cherished ecosystem. more

By Mohammad Rafiq | 5/3/24

This spring, things are happening all over Freeport

Welcome to my March column, in which we are thrilled to share the exciting developments happening in our Village. As we approach the summer season, mark your calendars for June 1, the date of our much-anticipated annual Nautical Mile Festival. more

By Robert Kennedy | 3/22/24

The governor’s decision is a threat to education equity

As the superintendent of schools for our community, I am deeply troubled by a recent decision by Gov. Kathy Hochul that threatens to destabilize our education system. The removal of “save harmless” from the foundation aid formula is not just a bureaucratic adjustment; it is a direct attack on our children’s future and the viability of our schools. more

By Kishore Kuncham | 3/15/24

We’re successfully managing the village’s challenges

In the tenure of my administration, there has been a persistent commitment to challenge every department in the village to undergo a comprehensive re-evaluation and transformation in the utilization of tax dollars. This ambitious restructuring initiative has necessitated rigorous accountability, calling for a reduction in expenditures and a simultaneous increase in non-tax revenues at all levels of government. more

By Robert Kennedy | 2/9/24

Debra Mulé will host office hours at the Baldwin Public Library on Jan. 25 from 7 p.m. to 8 p.m.

Legislator Debra Mulé to host mobile office hours in Baldwin

Nassau County Legislator Debra Mulé is proactively reaching out to the community by extending the accessibility of her district office resources through a series of mobile office hours. more

By Ben Fiebert | 1/25/24

Creating a positive culture in Freeport schools

At Freeport Public Schools, creating a safe, welcoming and affirming environment for every student, staff member and stakeholder isn’t just a priority, but a fundamental necessity. We acknowledge the need for an educational environment that fosters a sense of belonging and support, ensuring that all have an opportunity to thrive academically, socially and emotionally. more

By Kishore Kuncham | 1/19/24

Karenlynn Stracher rehabilitates hundreds of animals every year, such as this opossum, in her home.

Karenlynn Stracher cares for sick, injured wildlife

Karenlynn Stracher first helped an injured gull when she was 17. Now, nearly 40 years later, her home doubles as an animal rehabilitation center. more

By Ben Fiebert | 1/5/24

Volunteers gathered at the Freeport Brookside Preserve to collect litter in this annual event.

Dozens turn out for annual Brookside Preserve cleanup

A determined group of volunteers, wearing gloves and armed with garbage bags, converged on Baldwin and Freeport’s Brookside Preserve on Nov. 25 to improve the park’s environmental health, one piece of litter at a time. more

By Mohamed Farghaly | 12/15/23

Rabbi Stacy Sokol’s holiday message

Rosh Hashana is the Birthday of The World. It is a time when we celebrate creation, a time when we give gratitude to God, asking for forgiveness. more

By Ben Fiebert | 9/15/23

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