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Overcast Governor signs Armory over to the village of Freeport
The old National Guard armory on Babylon Turnpike officially belongs to Freeport. Governor Andrew Cuomo signed the bill on Dec. 11. “It’s signed,” Senator John Brooks said before the ink …
Property in center of village to become Lexus dealership
Old Meadowbrook Bank building is razed
Plaza West, the triangular Art Deco structure in the heart of Freeport, is gone. Late on the night of Nov. 29, a wrecking crew clawed the building down, ending a decades-long chapter of Freeport …
Freeport protesters: ‘No justice, no peace!’
Demand action after arrest of Akbar Rogers
More than 100 community activists turned out for a Dec. 6 protest at Refuge Apostolic Church in Freeport to decry the arrest of Freeporter Akbar Rogers, 44, after a viral video of the incident showed Freeport police officers pulling him to the ground and piling on top of him, and at least two officers throwing punches at him and one kicking him while he was lying face down.
MS-13 leader pleads guilty to murdering former Freeport High student
The leader of MS-13’s Hollywood Clique, David Sosa-Guevara, 28, from Wyandanch, also known by his street name “Risky,” pleaded guilty on Dec. 10 to the murder of Angel Soler and to conspiracy for planning to kill another person, according to Nassau County District Attorney Madeline Singas.
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 …
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Thousands of dollars raised for toys for Freeport’s tots
Freeporters spent an evening tasting some of the best local cuisine during the Taste of Freeport fundraiser for the Toys for Freeport Tots on Nov. 21 that featured local eateries like Bracco’s Clam …
Hopkins Rescue a sanctuary for all cats
Hopkins Cat Rescue, HCR, has stepped up to find permanents homes for cats through adoptions and foster care after taking ownership of the former shelter, All About Cats on March 19. Eight months …
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Veteran Stand Down giving the best
The mission is to support retired military personnel with a range of services and resources and according to Ralph Esposito, director of the county Veterans Agency — “the event is a mission to …
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Arty Party brunch celebrates the arts
The Long Island Arts Council at Freeport held its annual Arty Party Brunch on Nov. 3 at the Freeport Yacht Club to honor three members of the community for their contributions to the arts.
Police: Two women arrested for shoplifting in Freeport
The Nassau County Police Department, First Squad detectives arrested two women allegedly involved in a shoplifting incident at Ebony Beauty Supply at 171 W. Merrick Road in Freeport that occurred on Oct. 13 at 3:15 p.m.
Editorial
Shop local this holiday season
In this era of online shopping, it has never been easier to get exactly what you’re looking for, quickly and relatively cheaply.
Editorial
Help those who don't have enough food
Hunger is found everywhere, even here on Long Island. The U.S. Department of Agriculture defines food insecurity for households as those that are “uncertain of having, or unable to acquire enough food to meet the needs of all their members.”
Randi Kreiss
Democrats went high in their latest debate
The Democratic candidates for president get high marks for good behavior in last week’s debate — at least by comparison. On the very day that we witnessed a marathon of edgy testimony in the Trump impeachment hearings . . .
Alfonse D'Amato
Peter King: a true patriot and statesman
U.S. Rep. Peter King’s recent decision to retire from Congress will end a distinguished career of public service to Long Island, New York and America. In a time when our politics is more fractured and contentious than ever . . .
Jerry Kremer
Who will decide who wins in 2020?
Have you ever heard the words “tasseography” or “tassology”? In plain English, it’s the practice of reading the patterns of tea leaves, coffee grounds or wine sediments to tell the future. I have concluded that these substances are just as reliable as all the political polls . . .