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Former Principal Leads Effort to Establish Maven Charter Academy in Freeport, Offering Innovative Learning Approach and Flexibility to Underserved Communities.
Freeport HS seniors prep for prom
Dress to Impress: Freeport High School Seniors Gear Up for Prom Thanks to Annual Prom Boutique Hosted by Nassau County Police Department and Freeport-Merrick Rotary Club, Providing Attire for Underserved Students.
Friends of Brookside clean up preserve
Residents of Freeport and Baldwin unite to restore Brookside Preserve, combating neglect and pollution to revive the cherished ecosystem.
Freeport Resident Victim of Fatal Hit-and-Run Incident
Tragedy strikes as Mitchell, 64, succumbs to injuries in a hit-and-run collision.
Man arraigned for firearm trafficking in Freeport
Kim Lilly, a 45-year-old resident of Greenville, South Carolina, was arraigned on April 24 on a 59-count indictment for his alleged involvement in the illegal sale of nearly a dozen firearms, …
Freeport embracing tough challenge
Freeport’s girls’ lacrosse team is showing plenty of fight this spring taking on stepped up competition in Conference III. The Red Devils (2-7) opened the season with back-to-back …
Chamber of Commerce swears in officers
The Freeport Chamber of Commerce's annual installation dinner, held at Coral House on April 11, saw the chamber honoring local business leaders and Mayor Robert Kennedy swearing in new officers.
Assessing the candidates
The November election will feature a highly contested race for State Senate in New York’s 6th District, which encompasses Freeport, Hempstead, Lakeview, New Cassel, Roosevelt and Westbury.
Long Island Cares’ volunteer shines a light on community
April is National Volunteer Month in the U.S., and Stephen McDougal represents a shining example of what that is all about as a dedicated volunteer for the Long Island Cares’ food pantry in Freeport.
Freeport celebrates Irish Heritage Month
In honor of Irish Heritage Month, Freeport High School recently hosted a mesmerizing Irish Dance assembly at the Performing Arts Center in collaboration with the renowned Kender Academy of Irish …
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Migrants get more government support than veterans
Too many elected officials believe in open-border, pro-migrant policies.
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Spring cleaning: Forget the brooms and mops
Since the pandemic and the collapse of the social life we once enjoyed, I dress down.
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Embracing and understanding the science of reading
Literacy instruction is not a one-size-fits-all endeavor. Every student is unique.