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Eleven years after Sandy, facing future floods

Flooding is a fact of life for many South Shore residents. Whether it’s heavy rain and flash flooding, as we saw last month, or the larger storms that have reached our shores on a seemingly annual basis in recent years . . . more

By Andrew R. Garbarino | 10/26/23

We need to do more to address antisemitism

On Oct. 7, I, like most people, watched in horror as broadcast images from Israel showed terrorists from Gaza indiscriminately killing Israelis. more

By Brian Curran | 10/26/23

Antisemitism in our schools is way too common

In May, I took part in a special hearing convened by the Nassau County Legislature’s Special Legislative Task Force to Combat Antisemitism in Nassau County. The hearing gave students, parents, rabbis and other interested members of the community the opportunity . . . more

By Avi Posnick | 10/26/23

Dedicated longtime community member Joe Baker believes his deep-rooted connections and wealth of experience from a 32-year career in law enforcement, will make him a perfect Nassau County Legislator for the community.

Baker's lifelong commitment a beacon of dedication

Joe Baker is a lifelong resident with a record of more than three decades of active involvement in public service — one that he hopes will take him to the Nassau County Legislature. The … more

By Mohamed Farghaly | 10/25/23

Seth Koslow is leveraging his unique background as both a prosecutor and defense attorney to Mineola where he hopes, as a Nassau County Legislator, to address issues of affordability, infrastructure, community safety, and youth programs.

Koslow wants to bridge gaps, enhance communities

Seth Koslow connection to the communities he wants to serve on the Nassau County Legislature is not just political, it's deeply personal. Born and raised in Baldwin, Koslow’s father was a … more

By Mohamed Farghaly | 10/25/23

Senior Alisson Caceres was one of the leading scorers for the Red Devils, who finished above .500 under first-year coach Mark Andrejack.

Freeport notches winning record

It didn’t come easy, but the Freeport girls’ soccer team did just enough to secure that desired winning season. Despite scoring twice in their final five games, the Red Devils … more

By Brian Kacharaba | 10/24/23

A colorized postcard of Playland Park in Freeport, which captivated visitors with its enchanting amusement park atmosphere reminiscent of Coney Island. This amusement park, situated on a nine-acre site, sat in the southeastern area of Front and South Grove Streets.

Freeport’s amusement park: A blast from the past

Playland Park, a once enchanting amusement park on the Freeport shoreline, transformed the village into a thriving tourist destination. “It was the Hamptons before the Hamptons,” Regina Feeney … more

By Mohamed Farghaly | 10/20/23

Ukrainian refugee Volodymyr Zubko was honored Oct. 12 in Village Hall for rescuing a driver whose car plunged into a narrow waterway just east of the Nautical Mile

Ukrainian refugee honored for heroic water rescue in Freeport

Ukrainian refugee Volodymyr Zubko was honored on Oct 12 in Freeport Village Hall for rescuing a driver whose car plunged into the water just north of Cow Meadow Preserve, not far from the Nautical … more

By Mohamed Farghaly | 10/20/23

Angela’s Warriors organized a display of goods and donations to reward those who participated in the fundraiser, thanks to the dedicated efforts of Pat Spampanato, Stephanie Heins, Molly Froehling, Chari Smith, and Alison Grigo.

Angela’s Warriors unite for breast cancer

Angela’s Warriors continued their dedicated efforts to fundraise for breast cancer awareness this year with a significant event held on October 7 at the Helm in Freeport. This fundraising event … more

By Mohamed Farghaly | 10/20/23

In Martha Bermeo’s third-grade dual-language class at Bayview Avenue Elementary School, students were provided with art journals to be utilized as an integral component of the Hofstra University Museum of Art program throughout the school year.

Bayview Avenue Elementary third graders prepare for museum visit

Third-grade students at Bayview Avenue Elementary School in the Freeport School District recently engaged with educators from Hofstra University Museum of Art, Sara Schaeffer and Eileen McKenna, in … more

10/20/23

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