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Participants of the 14th annual Freeport Cares Peace March create a human peace sign, symbolizing unity and solidarity.

Freeport marches for love, hope and peace

Under the radiant sun and a gentle breeze, a diverse group consisting of Freeport Public Schools Board of Education members, administrators, teachers, students, staff, community members, and elected … more

By Mohamed Farghaly | 5/28/23

Sonia Dixon, who was elected to the school board, has over 20 years of experience as a volunteer with Freeport youth, and currently serves on the executive board of the Nassau Region PTA. She aims to prioritize community engagement in board activities

Richardson, Dixon capture Freeport school board seats

Scott Richardson and Sonia Dixon won two open seats on the Freeport school board in Tuesday’s budget vote and trustee election, and residents also gave their approval to the district’s 2023-24 … more

By Mohamed Farghaly | 5/21/23

Girl Scouts of Nassau County and National Grid are partnering to empower young girls to excel in STEM fields and embrace energy conservation and sustainability. The Project C program, which encourages girls to engage in community work, has already enabled over 270 scouts to earn patches in four essential pillars of the initiative.

Girl Scouts, National Grid partner to empower young girls

The Girl Scouts of Nassau County and National Grid have joined forces to forge a partnership that encourages young girls to embrace energy conservation and sustainability. Members of Freeport … more

By Mohamed Farghaly | 5/21/23

Freeport Mayor Robert Kennedy alongside Assistant Chief, Anthony Sotira who was proudly presented the Silver Medal of Valor by the Nassau County Fire Commission for his heroic actions during a fire rescue last November.

Freeport firefighter awarded medal of valor

Freeport Fire Department’s Assistant Chief, Anthony Sotira, was recently awarded the Silver Medal of Valor by the Nassau County Fire Commission for his heroic actions in rescuing a victim trapped … more

By Mohamed Farghaly | 5/21/23

Michael Smith, a member of Musically Inclined, plays the guitar during their performance on April 21.

Musically Inclined heats up Sparkle on Stage

The chilly spring night did nothing to cool down the hot music that sizzled at Sparkle on Stage on April 21. The crowd was in for a treat as the local band Musically Inclined took the stage and … more

By Mohamed Farghaly | 5/21/23

Curran visits Freeport library for pet food drive

Assemblyman Brian Curran visited the Freeport Public Library to drop off pet food donations, and had a meeting with the library’s director, Lee Ann Moltzen, center, and librarian Marilyn Pignataro … more

By Mohamed Farghaly | 5/21/23

Richardson, Dixon capture board seats

Scott Richardson and Sonia Dixon won two open seats on the Freeport school board in Tuesday’s budget vote and trustee election, and residents also gave their approval to the district’s 2023-24 … more

By Mohamed Farghaly | 5/18/23

Shamont Hoousendove, 37, of Independence Ave. in Freeport, was arraigned in December for a Sept. 13 robbery in Carle Place.

Freeporters arrested in two major robberies

The Nassau County Police Department recently updated its information concerning arrests for three bank robberies that occurred in Carle Place, Merrick, and Baldwin. Men from Freeport were arrested for the Carle Place and Baldwin robberies. A Uniondale man who was arrested for the Baldwin robbery had previously been arrested for the bank robbery in Merrick. more

3/3/22

Lafazan proposes added county holidays

On Monday, Nassau County Legislator Joshua Lafazan (D-Woodbury) stood with faith leaders from around the county to announce a bill adding Lunar New Year, Eid al-Adha, and Diwali to the Compensated Holidays for Nassau County Officers and Employees. more

2/3/22

The Freeport Memorial Library, pictured here on Memorial Day in 2010, has benefited from New York State Construction Aid funds, which may lose state funding under Governor Kathy Hocul’s proposed budget.

Hochul’s proposed budget may underfund libraries

Assemblyman Ed Ra (R-Franklin Square) hosted a press conference at Levittown Library calling on Gov. Hochul to restore her proposed $20 million cut to library construction aid included in her most recent budget plan. more

2/3/22