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Sejla Omeragic, left, and the Red Devils are battling through a difficult Conference III schedule following a rise from IV.

Freeport’s girls’ lacrosse team is showing plenty of fight this spring taking on stepped up competition in Conference III. The Red Devils (2-7) opened the season with back-to-back … more

By Andrew Coen | 4/23/24

Assemblywoman Michaelle Solages joins lawmakers and supporters like Assemblyman David Weprin, at left, and state Sen. Brad Hoylman-Sigal, at right, last month to call on her colleagues to support the Local Journalism Sustainability Act. A version of this measure was included in the finalized state budget that was approved this weekend by Gov. Kathy Hochul and state lawmakers.

State budget includes $90 million local media tax credit

New York unveils groundbreaking payroll tax credit for local news outlets, boosting journalism sustainability and democracy. more

STAFF REPORT | 4/20/24

Retiree Steve McDougal has been volunteering at Long Island Cares in Freeport for 11 years.

Long Island Cares’ volunteer shines a light on community

April is National Volunteer Month in the U.S., and Stephen McDougal represents a shining example of what that is all about as a dedicated volunteer for the Long Island Cares’ food pantry in Freeport. more

By Mohammad Rafiq | 4/19/24

County Legislator Siela Bynoe, far left, with Carmen Pineyro, former deputy mayor of Freeport, and Assemblywoman Taylor Darling. Candidates answered questions submitted by their potential constituents in a forum at Nassau Community College

Assessing the candidates

The November election will feature a highly contested race for State Senate in New York’s 6th District, which encompasses Freeport, Hempstead, Lakeview, New Cassel, Roosevelt and Westbury. more

By Mohammad Rafiq | 4/19/24

Because of the damming of the creek, water is overflowing into the preserve and causing an overflow which is having a detrimental effect on the land.

Brookside preserve clean up this Saturday

Join community members in saving Brookside Preserve! Clean-up event on April 20 at 10AM. Help restore this vital ecosystem. more

By Mohammad Rafiq | 4/19/24

Sophomore Jayden Brown is the starting shortstop for the Red Devils and also contributes as a relief pitcher.

Freeport battles challenging slate

Freeport baseball gears up for a strong finish against Nassau County's top teams. Led by coach Delgado, they aim to end the season on a high note! more

By Andrew Coen | 4/19/24

About 180 individuals attended the event, comprised largely of officers, honorees, and friends and family showing up to support.

Chamber of Commerce swears in officers

The Freeport Chamber of Commerce's annual installation dinner, held at Coral House on April 11, saw the chamber honoring local business leaders and Mayor Robert Kennedy swearing in new officers. more

By Mohammad Rafiq | 4/19/24

Migrants get more government support than veterans

Too many elected officials believe in open-border, pro-migrant policies. more

By Anthony D'Esposito | 4/19/24

Spring cleaning: Forget the brooms and mops

Since the pandemic and the collapse of the social life we once enjoyed, I dress down. more

By Randi Kreiss | 4/19/24

The silent killer of New York’s economy

We've lost hundreds of thousands of residents, and with them crucial tax revenue. more

By Ari Brown | 4/19/24

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