Soup to Nuts, a charitable soup kitchen that has been serving the public since 1987, has adapted its operations in response to the COVID-19 pandemic. Prior to the pandemic, the organization opened …
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Mack Olmsted
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6/4/23
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Three Freeport Girl Scout Cadettes from Troop 2086 are working on their Silver Award, the highest honor attainable by middle school scouts. Lily, Kendell, and Adrianne have taken on the …
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Mack Olmsted
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6/4/23
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Former Freeport Mayor William H. “Bill” White died on May 14, surrounded by his family, in Pinehurst, North Carolina. He was 98.
“My father lived an extraordinary and full life,” his son …
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By Mohamed Farghaly
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5/28/23
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New Visions Elementary School commemorated its 20th anniversary with a heartfelt celebration on May 10 where former staff members and current administrators shared fond memories of the school’s …
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By Mohamed Farghaly
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5/28/23
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In a vibrant celebration of academic excellence and community empowerment, the Black Educators Committee (BEC) hosted its 55th Annual Scholarship and Awards Ceremony on May 18.
The educational …
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Mack Olmsted
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5/28/23
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arghaly@liherald.com
In preparation for the highly anticipated Nautical Mile Festival on June 3, representatives from the mayor’s office and the Freeport Chamber of Commerce recently held a …
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By Mohamed Farghaly
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5/28/23
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Under the radiant sun and a gentle breeze, a diverse group consisting of Freeport Public Schools Board of Education members, administrators, teachers, students, staff, community members, and elected …
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By Mohamed Farghaly
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5/28/23
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The Nassau County Police Department recently updated its information concerning arrests for three bank robberies that occurred in Carle Place, Merrick, and Baldwin. Men from Freeport were arrested for the Carle Place and Baldwin robberies. A Uniondale man who was arrested for the Baldwin robbery had previously been arrested for the bank robbery in Merrick.
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3/3/22
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On Monday, Nassau County Legislator Joshua Lafazan (D-Woodbury) stood with faith leaders from around the county to announce a bill adding Lunar New Year, Eid al-Adha, and Diwali to the Compensated Holidays for Nassau County Officers and Employees.
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2/3/22
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Assemblyman Ed Ra (R-Franklin Square) hosted a press conference at Levittown Library calling on Gov. Hochul to restore her proposed $20 million cut to library construction aid included in her most recent budget plan.
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2/3/22
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