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Freeport business owners are understanding of the need the average citizen has for a raise right now, but at the same are confident that the minimum wage bump brokered by lawmakers will end up hurting local businesses and passing the cost on to consumers.
Cold reception for minimum wage bump
The minimum hourly wage on Long Island has climbed from $15 to $16 starting this year thanks to a mandate, brokered by lawmakers in Albany and Gov. Kathy Hochul in last year’s budget deal. The … more
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Two teachers from the Freeport School District, Peter Capaccio and Donna Rusinek, have been honored with Outstanding Science Teacher awards for their dedication to teaching and for inspiring their students. From left at the awards ceremony were J. W. Dodd Middle School Principal Johane Ligondé, Capaccio, Rusinek, Archer Street School Principal Paula Lein and Freeport School District Director of Science Vincent Pereira.
Freeport teachers honored for inspiring young scientists
Two science teachers in the Freeport School District have been named Outstanding Science Teachers by the Science Teachers Association of New York State. Freeport was the only district in Nassau … more
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Wild Ones’ Long Island Chapter hosted its first educational ‘Walkie Talkie’ event in Freeport last month. Arborist Olivia Calandra, left, discussed the unique characteristics of a maple leaf.
Wild Ones leads effort to save trees across Town of Hempstead
The Long Island chapter of Wild Ones held its first “Walkie Talkie” event last month, in collaboration with the Stearns Park Civic Association of Freeport. While out on a walk with arborists in … more
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The Freeport-Merrick Rotary Club donates food to the community cupboard.
Freeport-Merrick Rotary Club marks 80 years of community service
The Freeport-Merrick Rotary Club is an active group that strives to help its Long Island community. The Freeport-Merrick Rotary Club recently celebrated their 80th anniversary. It was founded … more
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Freeport Housing Authority new and returning commissioners Valeria Jackson, center, and Anita Scott are sworn in by Mayor Robert Kennedy. New commissioners promise enhanced representation and accountability for tenants.
Housing office welcomes new commissioner
The Freeport Housing Authority has welcomed a new face to its Board of Commissioners in addition to the return of an old one. Valeria Jackson and Anita Scott have been elected by tenants to serve as … more
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Tyshaun Johashen
Freeport Man enters guilty plea for fatal drunk-driving incident
Freeport Man enters guilty plea for fatal drunk-driving incident on Babylon Turnpike. Tyshaun Johashen, a resident of Freeport, has pleaded guilty to aggravated vehicular homicide and associated … more
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Cline Finch (16yrs), Lisbeth Dighero Martinez (16yrs), Isaiah Flynn (16yrs), Sheila Spruill, Adiga Johnson, Denise Jones-members of Freeport Farmers Market-Cedarmore Corporation had some delicious festive foods.
Happy kids crowd the Freeport Fall Festival
Even though the skies had been cloudy all day, families filled the big parking lot and plaza outside Operation SPLASH on the Nautical Mile, determined to enjoy their annual Fall Festival and let Covid-19 drop into the past for the afternoon of Oct. 24. more
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Red Devils flip the results script
No matter how the season ends for the Freeport boys’ basketball team, the program appears to be heading in the right direction.  The team has split eight games following a 2-6 start to bring … more
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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
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September marks the annual Library Card Sign-up Month, with the Freeport Memorial Library partnering with the American Library Association to highlight the numerous benefits of library cards, including access to books, eBooks, and unique services like the “Library of Things” offering items such as telescopes and bicycle repair kits, while also providing entrepreneurial support and a diverse range of educational and cultural events throughout September.
September marks Library Card Signup Month
September has arrived, and with it comes the annual celebration of Library Card Sign-up Month. The Freeport Memorial Library is proud to join hands with the American Library Association (ALA) and … more
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