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Gov. Andrew Cuomo ordered all village elections postponed until April 28. Above, the governor at SUNY Old Westbury in 2019.
Village elections postponed to April 28 because of coronavirus
The village trustee elections originally scheduled for March 18 have been  moved to April 28, according to an executive order signed by Gov. Andrew Cuomo.  The move is intended to reduce … more
Edward Lieberman
Criminal justice reform laws impact local communities
Oscar Wilde’s frequently quoted adage “No good deed goes unpunished” can easily be applied to New York state’s recently enacted bail reform law, which ends bail for misdemeanor and low-level felony crimes considered nonviolent. The State Legislature’s intent may have been good . . . more
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Freeport Mayor Robert Kennedy, at lectern, decried the potential fiscal impact of a new state criminal discovery law at a Village Hall gathering on Wednesday.
Mayor decries criminal discovery law
Because of a new state criminal discovery law, the Village of Freeport will have to exceed the state’s 2 percent tax levy cap in 2020-21 and increase village taxes by 5.23 percent, which will amount to $187 a year, or $15.58 per month, according to tentative village budget documents. more
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Old Westbury Gardens’ Westbury House much-loved annual seasonal bash is in full swing. The home’s period rooms glitter with their holiday finery.
Holiday adventures
Take a break from the holiday shopping and take in some of the spirited seasonal festivities around the area. more
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Nassau County Executive Laura Curran is calling for an independent investigation into an arrest in Freeport on Tuesday.
Officials call for probe into Freeport man’s arrest
Nassau County Executive Laura Curran has asked for an independent investigation after three Freeport Police officers pulled a suspect over a fence and tackled him to the ground while attempting to … more
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Village of Freeport will host two public hearings on Dec. 16.
Public Hearing to discuss ‘piercing’ tax cap for 2020-2021
Freeport Mayor Robert Kennedy announced during the Nov. 25 Board of Trustees’ meeting that the board will host a public hearing on Dec. 16 at 7:30 p.m. to discuss considering “piercing the tax … more
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Some creatures are stirring
Twas the Night Before Christmas offers up an updated to the classic holiday poem. more
Freeport Chamber of Commerce Past President Lois Howes, far left, State Sen. John Brooks and County Legislator Debra Mulé, right, joined Ellerbe at the Nassau Council of Chambers of Commerce’s 35th annual awards breakfast on Oct. 18.
Ellerbe named Businessperson of the Year
Ron Ellerbe was recently honored by three organizations in one day for his contributions to Freeport and Nassau County. On Oct. 18, he was named Businessperson of the Year by the Nassau Council of Chambers of Commerce at its 35th annual awards breakfast; Citizen of the Year by the Freeport Salvation Army at its 31st annual civic dinner; and Member of the Month by the Freeport Chamber of Commerce. more
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The Village's brass band offers up a musical backdrop for fair visitors.
Old-fashioned fall fun
Old Bethpage Village’s authentic recreation of a 19th century county fair, is always a welcome early fall event. more
Jen Chapin's 'Essential Stories'
Jen Chapin honors her family legacy on her latest concert tour. more
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