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Light Rain Dynamic duo to elevate the Freeport School Board
Following their triumphant victory in the May 2023 Freeport school board election, Sonia Dixon and Scott Richardson are gearing up to take their seats on the Freeport School Board for the upcoming …
District 21 unites to help community veterans
A spirited crowd of nearly 200 runners and walkers converged on Baldwin Park last week united in their support of veterans. Assemblyman Brian Curran, a dedicated advocate of veterans’ causes, …
Freeport men admit guilt in September 2021 murder and robbery
In a significant development, Corey Grier and Eric Baldwin have confessed to their involvement in the tragic shooting death and robbery of James Diamond, a Long Beach resident who had recently cashed …
Rabbi Stacy Sokol’s holiday message
Rosh Hashana is the Birthday of The World. It is a time when we celebrate creation, a time when we give gratitude to God, asking for forgiveness.
September marks Library Card Signup Month
September has arrived, and with it comes the annual celebration of Library Card Sign-up Month. The Freeport Memorial Library is proud to join hands with the American Library Association (ALA) and …
Job fair features 30 school districts
Nassau BOCES, in partnership with Nassau County school districts, is holding a job fair on Wednesday, Sept. 20, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
National Night Out draws Freeport residents
Freeport residents joyfully gathered at Bishop Frank O. White Park on August 1 for the highly anticipated National Night Out event, engaging with first responders and showcasing the power of …
Village of Freeport launches internship program
In a strategic move to bridge the gap between academia and practical application, the Village of Freeport has unveiled a new internship initiative, created by Comptroller Anthony Dalessio and Human …
Freeport PAL Boxing Gym marks 30 years of empowerment
The Police Activity League boxing gym in Freeport is gearing up to celebrate its 30th anniversary later this month. Founded by the late police officer and original Freeport PAL Executive Director …
Firefighters put their skills to the test
One of the largest parades in Nassau County returned to Rockville Centre this weekend for the first time in eight years. Nearly 40 fire departments and more than 50 trucks gathered for the Nassau …
Editorial
A year later, still defending freedom, democracy
The moment Russian President Vladimir Putin marched his forces across the border into neighboring Ukraine, the world was shocked.
Peter King
At the Capitol, it was almost as if I’d never left
Last month I made my first visit to Capitol Hill since Dec. 28, 2020, the day I had cast my final vote on the floor of Congress before my retirement from the House of Representatives.
Op-Ed
Is creativity a thing of the past?
Human civilization has developed side by side with technology — some may say, in competition with it. Technological innovations have diminished the need for workers in jobs requiring . . .
Randi Kreiss
Open to learning new stuff? Jump on my list.
Born with the teaching gene and not likely to recover any time soon: That is my self-diagnosis.