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A deteriorated steering wheel had to be wrapped with electrical tape.

PBA: Curran ignored requests for new squad cars

Even before leaving their squad cars, Nassau County cops are exposed to dangerous conditions, the Police Benevolent Association said. On March 5, union officials said dozens of police vehicles are … more

3/14/19

Former Nassau County Executive Ed Mangano's attorney Kevin Keating addressed reporters outside federal court in Central Islip after Mangano and his wife, Linda, were found guilty of multiple corruption charges at their second trial.

Manganos found guilty on multiple corruption charges

Former Nassau County Executive Ed Mangano and his wife, Linda, were found guilty on a number of charges Friday morning following a second trial on federal charges that they abused their positions for personal benefit. more

By Anthony O'Reilly | 3/8/19

Former Nassau County Executive Ed Mangano, left, is being retried on charges that he accepted bribes from restaurateur Harendra Singh for political favors.

Jury begins deliberations in Mangano corruption case

The jury in the corruption retrial of former Nassau County Executive Ed Mangano and his wife, Linda, began deliberations on Thursday. Federal prosecutors and defense attorneys presented closing … more

By Anthony O'Reilly | 2/28/19

Michael Wustrow, 56, from Smith Street in Freeport, was indicted on child pornography charges.

Freeporter and former St. Agnes music director indicted on child porn charges

The former co-director of music at St. Agnes Cathedral was indicted by a grand jury last week on child pornography charges, prosecutors said. more

By Ben Strack | 2/26/19

Police: Two Inwood teens lure man on date to rob him in Freeport

The First Squad arrested two individuals from Inwood on Jan. 21 for a robbery that took place at 7:10 p.m. on Jan. 20 in Freeport. According to detectives, Zohia Uddin, 17, made arrangements with the unidentified 24-year-old man through social media to meet. more

1/24/19

Feral and stray cats are known to live in cat colonies throughout Nassau County.

Animal advocates address Freeport’s cat colonies

Three young cats were abandoned Jan. 5 outside of Freeport-based cat shelter, All About Cats, ACC, on E. Sunrise Highway. Surveillance video captured two unidentified people dumping the cats on AAC’s porch without food, drinks or a carrier. more

By Nadya Nataly | 1/24/19

Freeport Police Department officers along with Nassau County Police Department officers were presented with Police Awards during the Village of Freeport Board of Trustees meeting on Jan. 7.

Freeport Police Department honors officers

During the first 2019 Village of Freeport Board of Trustees meeting, the Freeport Police Department honored Freeport police officers and Nassau County Police Department officers for their continued … more

By Nadya Nataly | 1/10/19

Operation SPLASH volunteer Jacqueline LeDuc spent an hour and a half cleaning up a part of Field 6 at Jones Beach on Dec. 22. She found over 800 pieces of plastic, including Nerf bullets, zip ties, glow sticks, deodorant inserts, tampons and lighters.

800 pieces of plastic collected in over an hour Jones Beach

She’s only been living in Bellmore since October. Originally from Massapequa, Jacqueline LeDuc, 29, has been volunteering with Operation S.P.L.A.S.H. in Freeport since moving back to Long Island … more

By Nadya Nataly | 1/4/19

A number of Baldwinites and elected officials said they have many concerns about recreational marijuana being legalized in New York, a move Gov. Andrew Cuomo recently announced that he would support.

Freeport reacts to Cuomo’s pot proposal

Nassau County Executive Laura Curran said she does not see many communities expressing their support for recreational marijuana, which Gov. Andrew Cuomo announced on Dec. 17 he would seek to legalize … more

By Anthony O’Reilly and Nadya Nataly | 1/4/19

Freeport School Board Education Vice President Anthony Miller was arrested for drunken driving on Dec. 26.

Freeport Board of Education vice president charged with DWI

Freeport Board of Education vice president, Anthony Miller was arrested for drunk driving on Dec. 26, according to police. At around 5:30 p.m., Miller struck three vehicles, two of which were Freeport Board of Education vice president, Anthony Miller was arrested for drunk driving on Dec. 26, according to police. At around 5:30 p.m., Miller struck three vehicles, two of which were unoccupied parked cars on North Ocean Avenue in Freeport. more

By Nadya Nataly | 12/27/18

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