52.0°,
Overcast Inside Freeport Public Schools’ new 2024-25 budget proposal
Freeport school district proposes $244.2M budget for 2024-25, with tax levy reduction and new programs enhancing student experience.
The Great Guitar Show rocks the Rec!
Long Island’s music scene comes alive: Great Guitar & Instrument Show reconnects musicians and businesses, celebrating local talent.
Freeport celebrates National Day of Prayer
Freeport unites in prayer: Residents, officials, and clergy gather for National Day of Prayer, blessing community leaders and first responders.
Academy shows kids creativity at STEAM
Academy Charter School students unveil groundbreaking tech at their annual fair, exploring AI, VR, and innovative medical advancements.
Legislator Koslow walks for peace march
Nassau County Legislator Seth I. Koslow joins hundreds in Freeport's 15th annual Peace March, promoting unity and kindness in a vibrant community display.
Vocal coach for the stars tells her story
Meet Norma Garbo, the vocal coach of stars, with a career spanning icons like Billy Joel, Taylor Swift, and a legacy rooted in Freeport's vibrant music scene.
Saluting selfless service at Mount Sinai South Nassau
Mount Sinai South Nassau celebrates local heroes at 68th anniversary luncheon by honoring volunteers for decades of compassionate service
Great Guitar Show coming to rec May 4
The Great Guitar, Musical Instrument, and Audio Show by LIMBO hits Freeport, showcasing Long Island's vibrant music scene on May 4th
BOCES kids help Diller family and NYBC
Barry Tech High School's Service-Learning Fair showcases student contributions to the community, highlighting hands-on projects enriching traditional curricula
Freeport youth attend Merrick Kids Fest
Kids Fest, hosted by Merrick Chamber of Commerce, delights Freeport children with three days of fun-filled rides, games, and local shopping!
Columnist
We should have learned more than we have from history
My reading of history, however, is that for the most part — whether it be everyday people, intellectuals or world leaders — there was little realization during those years that the world as they knew it was that much different from what had come before. Until it was. Or that tragedy lay ahead. Until it was too late.
Columnist
The humble pen takes on the might sword
Here’s an anniversary no one wants to celebrate: The Columbine school shooting — April 20, 1999 — just passed its 25th anniversary. Why, why, why bring up such a horrific event? Perhaps because it hasn’t stopped.
Editorial
Cherishing moms who embody love, strength
The remarkable resilience and sacrifice of mother is shown through the extraordinary life of Elinor Sullivan, whose daring feats in aviation were matched only by her dedication to motherhood.
Columnist
We must secure our borders, reform immigration now
The Senate's promising bipartisan border deal was dismissed as "disastrous."