Daniel Dean retires after long P.D. career
Members of the Freeport Police Department and residents gave retiring Officer Daniel Dean a warm send-off as he took his final walk through the halls of the department and Village Hall on March …
Nets team up with J.W. Dodd for basketball clinic
The Long Island Nets, in partnership with NBA athletes, brought an exciting opportunity to Freeport students. A one-day basketball clinic was held at J.W. Dodd Middle School on March 11 offering …
Music workshop with renowned composer
Fifth and sixth grade choruses collaborate with Jim Papoulis to create original song
At Caroline G. Atkinson Intermediate School, fifth and sixth grade choruses collaborated with renowned choral composer Jim Papoulis to create a new song during a workshop organized by The Foundation …
Officer honored for community achievements
Freeport Police Officer Donnetta Cumberbatch has been honored by the Nassau County Legislative Office of Debra Mule for Women’s History Month, marking her achievements as a woman in law …
Toy Camera art unleashes unique vision
Award winning photographer showcases photographs at new Art Alcove exhibit
Award-winning Merrick photographer Dawn Reilly is set to showcase her latest exhibition, “Just One More, A Photographic Exploration with Toy Cameras”, at the Art Alcove in Freeport in …
Calling All Poets!
Attention all high school students in Nassau County! April is National Poetry Month and it's the perfect time to showcase your poetic talents. The Long Island Arts Council at Freeport is sponsoring …
Celebrating women's voices in Freeport
The Long Island Arts Council at Freeport is sponsoring their next Book Talk event on Thursday, March 23 at 7 p.m. at the Freeport Recreation Center. The program is in honor of Women's History …
Risa Asami hopes to lead a long life despite challenges
For most of her life, Risa Asami of Freeport faced health challenges caused by hereditary diabetes, high cholesterol, and high blood pressure. Her struggles escalated over the years, ultimately …
Freeport girl fighting rare, fatal epilepsy
Alexis Rodriguez, a 19-year-old from Freeport, is facing a difficult and uncertain future as she battles a rare and fatal form of epilepsy. Alexis was a healthy and active young woman, …
Rita Carter, a teacher dedicated to the Freeport community, dies
The Freeport community is mourning the loss of Rita Carter, a beloved teacher, activist, and public servant who died on Dec. 28. Born in Oceanside on October 30, 1943, Carter was the first child …
Editorial
A year later, still defending freedom, democracy
The moment Russian President Vladimir Putin marched his forces across the border into neighboring Ukraine, the world was shocked.
Peter King
At the Capitol, it was almost as if I’d never left
Last month I made my first visit to Capitol Hill since Dec. 28, 2020, the day I had cast my final vote on the floor of Congress before my retirement from the House of Representatives.
Op-Ed
Is creativity a thing of the past?
Human civilization has developed side by side with technology — some may say, in competition with it. Technological innovations have diminished the need for workers in jobs requiring . . .
Randi Kreiss
Open to learning new stuff? Jump on my list.
Born with the teaching gene and not likely to recover any time soon: That is my self-diagnosis.