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Volunteering at the April 20 event, from left, were Rotary Club members Emily Margulis, Comfort Itoka, Ivelaw Lloyd Griffith and Fran Griffith, and vice-president Jordan Pecora.

Dress to Impress: Freeport High School Seniors Gear Up for Prom Thanks to Annual Prom Boutique Hosted by Nassau County Police Department and Freeport-Merrick Rotary Club, Providing Attire for Underserved Students. more

By Mohammad Rafiq | 4/25/24

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 | 4/25/24

Craig Mercado, former principal of St. Ephrem Catholic Academy in Brooklyn, intends to lead Maven Charter School.

Movement to start charter school grows

Former Principal Leads Effort to Establish Maven Charter Academy in Freeport, Offering Innovative Learning Approach and Flexibility to Underserved Communities. more

By Mohammad Rafiq | 4/25/24

The accident that resulted in Cynthia Mitchell’s death occurred yesterday at 6:45p.m.

Freeport Resident Victim of Fatal Hit-and-Run Incident

Tragedy strikes as Mitchell, 64, succumbs to injuries in a hit-and-run collision. more

By Mohammad Rafiq | 4/24/24

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

Richard Cleveland, a senior at Freeport high School, looks at the eclipse through the now notorious eclipse glasses.

Freeport H.S. students study eclipse in real time

Freeport High students conduct innovative eclipse weather experiment, shedding light on atmospheric changes more

By Mohammad Rafiq | 4/12/24

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