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Creating a positive culture in Freeport schools

At Freeport Public Schools, creating a safe, welcoming and affirming environment for every student, staff member and stakeholder isn’t just a priority, but a fundamental necessity. We acknowledge the need for an educational environment that fosters a sense of belonging and support, ensuring that all have an opportunity to thrive academically, socially and emotionally. more

By Kishore Kuncham | 1/19/24

Why can’t we be told the truth about congestion pricing?

Some politicians give out “candy.” Some give out “medicine.” That’s the nature of politics. But what’s unacceptable is giving people medicine and telling them … more

By Jack Martins | 1/19/24

Want to learn about Rockville Centre history? Start here.

Have you ever wondered when the village of Rockville Centre was founded? Or who its original inhabitants were? Or how it got its name? We have the answers! We would like to introduce — or for many, we hope, reintroduce — the Rockville Centre Historical Society and the Phillips House Museum. more

By Jim Belling | 1/19/24

Time to address Nassau’s most pressing issues

As we embark upon 2024 and a new term of the Nassau County Legislature, we do so at a truly evolutionary time. more

By Siela Bynoe | 1/19/24

Global Debt Is Beyond Control

The debt of developing countries is at "crisis" levels, the World Bank has just said. Supporting that view is a New York Times story December 16 headlined "The Debt Problem is Enormous, and the System for Fixing It is Broken." more

By Mel Gurtov | 1/19/24

Nassau County Executive Bruce Blakeman and Nassau County Legislature presiding officer Howard Kopel, said they were compelling Hofstra University president Susan Poser to appear before the legislature next week. But a court has since delayed any such appearance until at least February, after the school successfully petitioned the same court that ruled against the county in its negotiations with the Las Vegas Sands to redevelop the Nassau Coliseum last year.

Poser says she won’t visit county legislature Monday in casino probe

Nassau County Executive Bruce Blakeman ordered Hofstra University president Susan Poser to appear in front of the county legislature next week. But it seems Blakeman and others will have to wait until at least February. more

By Brandon Cruz | 1/18/24

Nassau County Executive Bruce Blakeman and Nassau County Legislature presiding officer Howard Kopel, say they are compelling Hofstra University president Susan Poser to appear before the legislature next week. Blakeman accuses Poser of colluding with a Sands competitor in an effort to thwart casino plans in Uniondale — something both Poser and Hard Rock International deny.

Blakeman subpoenas Hofstra prez over casino claim

The battle between Nassau County and Hofstra University appears to be heating up beyond the legal action between the two. County Executive Bruce Blakeman says he has subpoenaed Hofstra president Susan Poser, accusing her of colluding with a competing casino organization in an effort to derail plans by Las Vegas Sands to redevelop the Nassau Coliseum. more

By Brandon Cruz | 1/17/24

Uniondale senior Zahni Duncan posted a double-double (12 points, 10 rebounds) in Tuesday night’s 52-41 victory at Freeport.

Defense leads Uniondale over Freeport

With a pair of eighth-graders among its starting five, Uniondale boys’ basketball head coach Jaaz Styles expected some growing pains from the Knights and he’s hopeful Tuesday … more

By Tony Bellissimo | 1/17/24

Conor Kirwan, executive director of Freeport’s Human Resources, far left, with Ladonna Taylor, executive director of the Nassau County Office of Youth Services; Hempstead Town Councilman Chris Carini; Town Supervisor Don Clavin; Town Deputy Supervisor and Senior Councilwoman Dorothy Goosby; the Rev. Eric Mallette, town commissioner of occupational resources; and Freeport Recreation Center Manager Victoria Dinielli.

Rec Center’s Victoria Dinielli steps down

The Freeport Recreation Center has been a hub of activity for village residents of all ages, as well as visitors from around Nassau County, since it opened in 1974. It offers services as far-ranging … more

By Mohammad Rafiq | 1/12/24

Among the animals Karenlynn Stracher cares for are squirrels, which she feeds with syringes.

Stracher cares for town’s sick and injured wildlife

Karenlynn Stracher first helped an injured gull when she was 17. Now, nearly 40 years later, her home doubles as an animal rehabilitation center. Stracher, 56, of Merrick, rehabilitates sick and … more

By Mohammad Rafiq | 1/12/24

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