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Partly Cloudy House under construction collapses in Freeport
A house that was under construction in Freeport collapsed Monday, officials said, because of strong winds.The framework of the two-story building, located on Sportsman Avenue, collapsed at around …
MS-13 gang member gets 23 to life for murder of Freeport High student
A member of MS-13’s Hollywood clique pleaded guilty to murdering 15-year-old Angel Soler, a one-time Freeport High School student, in July 2017 and was sentenced to 23 years to life in prison on …
Protesters: Freeport teacher should be fired
Demand action after slave lesson
Freeport parents, clergy members and neighboring Long Islanders rallied in front of J.W. Dodd Middle School on Pine Street in Freeport on Tuesday, demanding that the Freeport School District fire an eighth-grade social studies teacher who required students to write humorous captions under photographs of former slaves.
Community in mourning: Saying goodbye to Khaseen Morris
Hundreds of mourners filled Towers Funeral Home in Oceanside on Saturday morning to view the open casket of Khaseen Morris, surrounded by flowers and banners, including one that read, “Speak the truth even if your voice shakes." Morris's family attributed the quote to him.
NCPD: Long Beach teens arraigned for their alleged roles in fatal Oceanside stabbing
Suspects appear in court on same day that victim Khaseen Morris is laid to rest
In what police called the first step toward justice for a 16-year-old Oceanside High School student who was murdered during a brawl last week, seven Long Beach teens were arrested Friday on felony …
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Seven Long Beach teens arrested in connection to fatal Oceanside stabbing
Seven Long Beach teens were taken into custody on Friday in connection to the stabbing death of an Oceanside High School student last week, according to Nassau County police. Police apprehended …
Freeport's Bermudez’s final walk as chief of the FPD
Freeport Chief of Police Miguel Bermudez got rousing cheers on Sept. 26 as he walked out of the Freeport Police Department Headquarters for one last time. Bermudez retired from the FPD after 33 years of service.
Burger King awards over $30,000 to students
Burger King owners, Debbie Sena and Jay Della Monica, awarded over $30,000 in scholarships to Nassau County students on Aug. 2 at 21 E. Merrick Rd. in Freeport.
Herald Neighbors
Health fair offers services to hundreds
Freeport’s Ebenezer Seventh-day Adventist Church at 97 Broadway, welcomed 160 adults and children to their free Community Health Fair on Aug. 4. In a single day, the church volunteers along with …
Herald Neighbors
Canoe racers vie for first place medals
The Great Canoe Races are one of the oldest Freeport traditions that welcome residents and visitors from the tri-state area to compete for first place medals.
Editorial
Help students in need of school supplies
Imagine opening a new marble notebook on the first day of school and taking out your new box of crayons. Now imagine what it might be like to show up to class empty-handed and have to ask your teacher, or a classmate, to borrow a sheet of paper and pencil.
Editorial
Enjoy the rest of summer, locally
As the summer winds down, many families are racing to make the most out of the last days of the season before children return to school, high school grads go away to college and the days begin to cool. But look no farther than your geographic backyard . . .
Scott Brinton
Looking back on Adirondack days
The black bear suddenly appeared as if it were an apparition. It was tugging on a rope that suspended our duffle bag full of food high in a tree, a good distance from our lean-to. All at once the line snapped . . .
Alfonse D'Amato
On guns, let’s secure our liberty and our lives
The Declaration of Independence places “Life, Liberty and the pursuit of Happiness” at the pinnacle of the American endeavor. From the Revolutionary War to the Civil War to the world wars . . .
Randi Kreiss
Dancing on the balance beam of summer 2019
We are at the apex of summer, a peach-perfect moment, and how sweet it is. Tomatoes grow heavy on the vine . . .