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Members of the Nassau County Police Department remove their hats during one of several prayers shared during the Nassau County’s 9/11 Remembrance Ceremony and Musical Tribute at Eisenhower Park on Monday.

It’s been 22 years since our world changed forever when our nation was attacked. But for so many like Susan Hutchins, it still feels like Sept. 11, 2001 — the day she lost her son, West Hempstead’s Kevin Nathaniel Colbert, in the South Tower of the World Trade Center. more

By Michael Hinman | 9/18/23

Director Raymond F. Maguire delivered a presentation highlighting the importance of fire safety measures for businesses, focusing on the Knox Box system as a cost-saving and efficient solution, earning praise from Chamber members for his valuable insights and dedication to community safety.

Freeport Fire Department Executive Director educates commerce on fire safety measures

ganized by the Freeport Chamber of Commerce at Hibiscus at 23 Woodcleft Ave on June 13, Freeport Fire Department Executive Director Raymond F. Maguire took the stage as a special guest speaker. … more

Mack Olmsted | 7/10/23

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

Andy Butera is honored by the East Meadow Fire Department and American Legion Post 1082, in a photo that helped photo Tim Baker win an award from the New York Press Association over the weekend.

Herald wins nine state awards, including best sports feature

Herald Community Newspapers took home nine state awards at the New York Press Association’s annual Better Newspaper Contest over the weekend in Albany. more

STAFF REPORT | 4/1/23

Firefighters battle massive blaze at EAS Ambulance Company in Freeport with 26 other departments, causing substantial damage and injuring three responders

Blaze destroys Freeport's Emergency Ambulance Service facility

More than two dozen fire departments responded to a fire Saturday morning that left a key ambulance facility in ruins. Flames had already engulfed the Emergency Ambulance Service building at 30 Commercial St., by the time first responders arrived just after 11 a.m. The Freeport Fire Department joined 26 other departments and 150 personnel on the efforts to extinguish the flames. more

By Mohamed Farghaly | 4/1/23

Freeporter dies in Massapequa fire

The Nassau County Homicide Squad and the Arson Bomb Squad have identified Brian Moran, 58, of Freeport, as a victim in a house fire that occurred on Tuesday, Dec. 28, 2021, in Massapequa Park. Moran has succumbed to his injuries. more

1/1/22

Fire Department Executive Director Ray Maguire, sixth from left of men in uniform, presented a plaque on behalf of Mayor Robert Kennedy to the city of Walldorf, Germany.

A tale of two fire departments

Freeport Fire Department Chief Executive Ray Maguire and a delegation of Freeport firefighters made a special trip to Walldorf, Germany, in mid-October. more

By Reine Bethany | 12/16/21

Former Freeport Fire Chief Thomas Johnson

Nick LaBorne and Thomas Johnson are this week's Hometown Heroes

The Hometown Heroes series, which will shortly end, has examined the sustained heroism of citizens in all walks of life during the coronavirus pandemic. Each hero tells his or her own story. This week's heroes are Thomas Johnson, who was the Freeport Fire Chief when the pandemic first hit early in 2020, and Nick LaBorne, EMS director in Freeport. more

By Reine Bethany | 10/16/21

Assistant Chief Scott Donnelly, of the Freeport Fire Department, received the Covid-19 vaccine on Dec. 23.

Local hero gets vaccinated

The Freeport Fire Department’s own Assistant Chief Scott Donnelly was the first first responder to receive the Covid-19 vaccine at Mount Sinai South Nassau Hospital on Dec. 23. MSSN … more

By Ronny Reyes | 1/8/21

Jack Williams hugged Blue when they were reunited on May 4.

Freeport, Merrick residents team up to find lost dog

Blue, the 14-week-old golden retriever puppy was traveling to the beach with his brother Snoopy and his mother Lucy, on May 1, when he inexplicably jumped out of the car window onto the Meadowbrook … more

By Susan Lyons | 5/8/20

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