Thursday, January 16, 2025
County Executive Bruce Blakeman and Freeport Mayor Robert Kennedy convened at 10:30 for a check presentation in front of new vehicles for which the county provided the village funds. The vehicles …
The Long Island Arts Council at Freeport will host a Mixed Media Artists Networking Event on Jan. 14, 2025, at the Sparkle on Stage Cultural Arts Center, providing artists with an opportunity to connect, collaborate, and grow their creative networks.
Siela Bynoe was sworn in as the first Black New York State Senator for Long Island’s 6th District on January 5, 2025, at Westbury High School, with hundreds in attendance.
BOSFA Properties is set to transform the long-vacant Moxey Rigby public housing complex in Freeport into the Gardens at Buffalo, a 200-unit apartment complex offering workforce, senior, and veteran housing by July 2026.
Zion Cathedral Church of God in Christ celebrated Kwanzaa on Dec. 31 at Roosevelt Field, blending tradition and unity to honor African American heritage with performances, reflections, and the lighting of the kinara.
Nassau County Legislator Seth Koslow and Pastor Pepper Martin are hosting a Human Trafficking Prevention Symposium on Jan. 9 in Mineola, raising awareness during National Human Trafficking Prevention Month.
Excelsior Hook & Ladder Company No. 1, the cornerstone of the Freeport Fire Department, commemorates its 150th anniversary with a historical journal capturing its legacy and contributions to community safety since 1874.
HERALD PERSON OF THE YEAR
Named the Freeport Herald’s 2024 Person of the Year, Regina Johnson embodies the spirit of service, leading with a pastor’s heart and a determination that has turned challenges into milestones.
The Gilbert & Sullivan Light Opera Company of Long Island brings its beloved “A Gilbert & Sullivan Christmas Carol” to Freeport United Methodist Church on Saturday, Dec. 21, as part of its 30th-anniversary tour.
The Freeport-Merrick Rotary Club partnered with the Salvation Army to spread holiday cheer, raising $650 during their annual bell-ringing fundraiser at Stop & Shop in Baldwin Harbor.
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