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A man wandering around storm drains underneath Valley Stream was rescued by emergency responders.

Man stuck in storm drain is rescued in Valley Stream

A man who was wandering around and got stuck in the storm drains under Valley Stream was rescued this morning by a task force of over 100 responders from the Nassau County Police, several fire departments and EMS personnel. Emergency responders said they believe the man is homeless and may suffer from mental illness. more

By Rossana Weitekamp | 10/14/15

Be properly prepared for a fire in your home

By now most people are familiar with their local fire departments’ reminders to change the batteries in their smoke detectors . . . more

10/1/15

Fire engulfed two houses on Raynor Street Sunday, August 30.

100 Freeport firefighters battle blaze

Over 100 members of the Freeport Fire Department battled a blaze that engulfed two houses on Raynor Street Sunday evening and left one fire department member and one resident injured. Freeport … more

By Laura Schofer lschofer@liherald.com | 9/3/15

Mayor Kennedy announced plans to build an emergency management center.

Freeport to build Emergency Management Center

Just like the Boy Scouts, the Village of Freeport lives by the motto “be prepared.” On Tuesday, Aug. 25, Freeport Mayor Robert T. Kennedy announced that the village would build a state of … more

By Laura Schofer lschofer@liherald.com | 8/27/15

Freeport’s Nighthawks in the Three Man Ladder Event.

First place win for Freeport Fire Department

Freeport Fire Chief Thomas Butler led the Freeport Fire Department to a first place win in the Second Battalion Parade on Saturday in Oceanside. The Second Battalion Division consists of the … more

By Laura Schofer lschofer@liherald.com | 8/13/15

Police News 8/13

A Freeport Fire Department vehicle was broadsided and then flipped over on Friday, August 10. The accident occurred on North Ocean Avenue. “A firefighter was returning from a training exercise … more

8/13/15

Freeport Kiwanis honors Fire Department

In honor of Kiwanis Club’s 100th anniversary, the local chapter presented Freeport Fire Department officials with a pediatric trauma kit at Monday’s Village Board meeting. Freeport … more

By Jim Golding | 8/13/15

For volunteers, to give is to get

Since April is National Volunteer Month, let’s consider what volunteering really is: a vital part of every community . . . more

4/16/15

An 80-year-old man went into cardiac arrest and later died after he fell into the waters of Long Creek, between Point Lookout and Freeport, after the boat he was in began to sink.

Elderly man dies after boat sinks

An 80-year-old man died on Monday after he and his family fell into the water as the boat they were traveling in began to sink between Point Lookout and Freeport. According to Nassau County … more

By Anthony Rifilato | 9/2/14

This month, thank a volunteer — and become one

No community would be what it is without volunteers. April is National Volunteer Month . . . more

4/10/14

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