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SPLASH volunteers hauled a Jet Ski dock from the local marshes in hopes of selling it for the nonprofit.

As Rob Weltner, 64, grew up in Freeport, he loved boating and diving along the South Shore, but over the years, he’s said the marine environment has changed dramatically. Gone are the days … more

By Ronny Reyes | 7/8/20

The NYSPHSAA is awaiting guidance from the Board of Education and Gov. Andrew Cuomo before deciding when sports will be played.

Many scenarios in play for H.S. sports

While still awaiting guidance and direction from Gov. Andrew Cuomo and New York State’s Education Department on how schools could operate this fall, the state Public High School Athletic Association Covid-19 Task Force held two meetings in June to discuss multiple scenarios for sports. more

By Tony Bellissimo | 7/6/20

L.I. preps for Phase Four reopening Wednesday

Long Island is set to begin Phase Four reopening of the economy on July 8, including universities and colleges. As of press time Monday, however, Governor Cuomo said there was no word yet whether the … more

By Scott Brinton | 7/6/20

Seaford, Wantagh open under state's Phase 4

More businesses in Seaford and Wantagh opened up under the state's Phase 4 rules this week, but the fanfare was somewhat muted, since the hamlets have few of the businesses most likely to benefit. more

By Scott Brinton and Timothy Denton | 7/6/20

The Freeport Fire Department is selling special shirts to benefit of the families of two members who died from the coronavirus.

Freeport Fire Department holds fundraiser for fallen members

The Freeport Fire Department has started a t-shirt sale fundraiser to help the families of Joey Giordano and Chris Loche, two members of the department’s Truck Company No. 1 who died from the … more

6/29/20

Residents can make use of the pools at the Freeport Recreation Center starting on July 6.

Pools to reopen at Freeport Rec Center

While most amenities at the Freeport Recreation Center will remain closed due to the Covid-19 pandemic, village officials said the pool would reopen at a limited capacity on July 6, at 10 … more

6/29/20

A vigil held by MRNY honoring the 67 MRNY members who died due to COVID-19. Photo courtesy of Make the Road New York.

Pandemic hits communities of color hard on Long Island

While previous inequities between predominantly white and predominantly Latinx and Black communities have led to increased challenges during the coronavirus pandemic, Make the Road NY, MRNY, is … more

Alexandra Whitbeck | 6/29/20

Dr. Diane Reidy, associate deputy physician in chief for the Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center's Regional Care Network, is encouraging people to have their routine checkups performed now, not later, in case there is a second wave of Covid-19 infections in New York and the state is forced back into a shutdown.

MSK doctor: Now’s the time for a checkup

The coronavirus pandemic, which swept across the New York metropolitan area from March through May, had a paralyzing effect, forcing millions of people to put their plans on hold — including … more

By Scott Brinton | 6/26/20

Mayor Robert Kennedy, along with other local leaders, welcomed the start of Phase Three of reopening at Freeport's Nautical Mile.

Freeport welcomes Phase Three

Freeport Village leaders gathered at the Nautical Mile today to ring in the start of Phase Three of reopening. “We’ve been through one the hardest economical and emotional times in … more

By Ronny Reyes | 6/24/20

The Woodward Children’s Center stopped by Gala Supermarket, in Freeport, to show their appreciation towards Gala’s work during the pandemic on June 11.

'Thank You Day' in Freeport

The staff and administration at Freeport’s Woodward Children’s Center expressed their gratitude to those at the front-lines of the coronavirus pandemic during their Thank You Day event on … more

6/22/20

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