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Freeport High School varsity football head coach Jimmy Jones was appointed to the position by the Board of Education on March 6.

Freeport names new varsity football coach

Freeport School District names Jimmy Jones as new head coach for Freeport High School varsity football, bringing experience and hometown passion to lead the team. more

By Mohammad Rafiq | 4/4/24

The Legends’ Ball Planning Committee poses for a photo: Phillip Bristol, left, Dr. Wendy Jackson, treasurer Arlene Blaize-Easter, membership chair and Legends Ball co-chair Angela Dickens, Tiffany Grimes, Claretha Richardson, community liaison, Cynthia McManus, Saundra Wilson, Dr. Linda Batson, IT admin John Udaze, vice president Vashti Burke.

Black Educators Committee has a ball

Verdi’s, a premier catering hall in Westbury, was the venue for the sixth annual Legends Ball hosted by the Freeport Black Educator’s Committee on March 16. The theme for this year’s event … more

By Mohammad Rafiq | 3/22/24

With AI, we’re through the looking glass

In “Through the Looking-Glass,” Lewis Carroll’s sequel to “Alice’s Adventures in Wonderland,” the author warns us to beware the Jabberwock. If he were writing today, he would probably warn us to be leery of artificial intelligence, with “jaws that bite” and “claws that catch.” The big difference is that AI has escaped the realm of fantasy. more

By Alan Singer | 3/22/24

The governor’s decision is a threat to education equity

As the superintendent of schools for our community, I am deeply troubled by a recent decision by Gov. Kathy Hochul that threatens to destabilize our education system. The removal of “save harmless” from the foundation aid formula is not just a bureaucratic adjustment; it is a direct attack on our children’s future and the viability of our schools. more

By Kishore Kuncham | 3/15/24

Let’s reconsider electrifying school buses statewide

New York state’s recent mandate to electrify all school buses is a fantasyland, progressive step toward a not-so-green future. Beneath the surface, there are glaring issues that threaten the feasibility of this ambitious initiative. While the intentions seem commendable, the lack of infrastructure, exorbitant costs, and practical challenges in certain regions cast a shadow over the state’s commitment to a cleaner environment. more

By Ari Brown | 3/8/24

The NAACP Youth Council and the Black Educators Committee were honored for their commitment to community service at the Freeport Recreation Center as part of the village’s annual Black History Month Celebration.

Two groups honored at Black History Month event

The village of Freeport honored the Freeport-Roosevelt NAACP Youth Council and the Black Educators Committee for their outstanding contributions as part of its Black History Month Celebration Feb. 28 … more

By Mohammad Rafiq | 3/7/24

At our schools, they’re cutting to the bone

My wife and I know a successful young couple who live in a spacious Manhattan apartment. They have lots of dining and entertainment options, a doorman and great views of a park. Best of all, they roll out of bed, hop on a subway and they’re at the office in a matter of minutes. They’ve got it made, yet everyone’s debating how long it will be before they move to Long Island. more

By Jack Martins | 3/1/24

Writing climate change into the K-12 curriculum

We are living in the midst of a climate emergency, with the expectation that conditions will significantly worsen in the near future. In January, NASA and the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration confirmed that 2023 was the hottest year ever recorded. In New York state, climate change is impacting the environment, society and the economy as extreme weather events increase in frequency and intensity. Floods are more frequent, and the growing season for crops is changing. Climate disasters have cost the northeastern United States over $80 billion since 1980. more

By Alan Singer | 3/1/24

Before Nassau throws a party, let’s serve most vulnerable

The practitioners who deliver physical, speech and occupational therapy services to babies and toddlers under age 3 with disabilities and developmental delays have not gotten a raise from Nassau County in nearly three decades. As homelessness continues to grow, Nassau has slashed its funding for the Department of Social Services, and its Homeless Intervention Team has been disbanded. Yet before dealing with these issues, the county sank $10 million of federal pandemic recovery aid into its 125th-anniversary plans. more

By Siela Bynoe | 2/23/24

Three college heads who lacked street smarts

Many of us have seen the congressional sound bites. MAGA superstar Elise Stefanik, of New York’s 21st District, made mincemeat out of prestige college Presidents Claudine Gay of Harvard . . . more

By Alan J. Singer | 12/21/23