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Jeremy Dominguez, Freeport High School’s 2024 valedictorian, has an interest in physics and a plan to study mechanical engineering in college, while Etienne Sasenarine, the salutatorian, is interested in computer science or cybersecurity.

Meet the Class of 2024’s valedictorian and salutatorian

The grade point averages have been tabulated, and Freeport High School has a new valedictorian and salutatorian for 2024. They are Jeremy Dominguez and Etienne Sasenarine, respectively, who spoke … more

By Mohammad Rafiq | 3/29/24

Congressman D’Esposito has secured $5.4 million in community project funding as part of the latest federal spending package, which has been earmarked for vital infrastructure projects such as an Emergency Operations Center in Freeport.

Congressman D’Esposito gets funding for Freeport

Congressman Anthony D’Esposito has announced a significant win for his district, securing over $5.4 million in community project funding as part of the latest federal spending package. The funding … more

By Mohammad Rafiq | 3/29/24

Superintendent of Schools Dr. Kishore Kuncham with Patricia Desatnick and Charles Gilreath holding their awards. Dr. Helen Kanellopoulos is third from right in the backrow.

Freeport celebrates annual district awards

The SCOPE 23rd Annual School District Awards dinner, held at Villa Lombardi’s in Holbrook on March 18, was an evening of recognition and celebration. Over 174 individuals were honored for their … more

By Mohammad Rafiq | 3/29/24

The DA announced the conviction of Darin Semple for second-degree murder earlier today.

Freeport man convicted of murder

Darin Semple, 22, of Freeport, was convicted today for his involvement in the murder of Rafael Delossantos in Baldwin last year. Semple was found guilty by a jury on Monday of second-degree murder … more

By Mohammad Rafiq | 3/25/24

June Owen holding hands with her daughter Laurel.

On mending a broken heart

Longtime Freeport resident June Owen recently authored her first book, “How to Get Over a Broken Heart.” Owen, 71, who has been a psychologist for 30 years, did not always know that … more

By Mohammad Rafiq | 3/22/24

Panelists at the League of Women Voters of Central Nassau event, hosted by the Freeport Memorial Library last Friday, discussed women’s issues and the state Equal Rights Amendment. From left were Susan Cushman, Anna Georgoulas, Sharon McDermott, Dr. Nellie Taylor-Walthrust, a co-founder of the Birth Justice Warrior Project, and Martine Hackett, an associate professor of health at Hofstra University.

Reproductive rights and equality for all

The Freeport Memorial Library hosted a detailed, lively panel discussion last Friday, connecting women’s reproductive rights to the New York State Equal Rights Amendment. The program was … more

By Reine Bethany | 3/22/24

The Legends’ Ball Planning Committee poses for a photo: Phillip Bristol, left, Dr. Wendy Jackson, treasurer Arlene Blaize-Easter, membership chair and Legends Ball co-chair Angela Dickens, Tiffany Grimes, Claretha Richardson, community liaison, Cynthia McManus, Saundra Wilson, Dr. Linda Batson, IT admin John Udaze, vice president Vashti Burke.

Black Educators Committee has a ball

Verdi’s, a premier catering hall in Westbury, was the venue for the sixth annual Legends Ball hosted by the Freeport Black Educator’s Committee on March 16. The theme for this year’s event … more

By Mohammad Rafiq | 3/22/24

Women of distinction honored at library

Seven women were honored at Freeport Memorial Library for being “women of distinction” at an event attended by State Senator Kevin Thomas, who represents parts of Freeport, on March 7. These … more

By Mohammad Rafiq | 3/22/24

Golf courses added to Lifetime Liberty Pass

The Town of Hempstead officials announced a new program Monday at the Merrick Golf Course that will allow qualifying, disabled veterans to play golf for free, at courses throughout the township. … more

By Jordan Vallone | 3/22/24

DA Anne Donnelly gave a release regarding the alleged fraudulent activities of a Freeport woman.

Freeport women arrested for allegedly collecting more than $48k in Social Security benefits fraudulently

Freeport women arrested for allegedly collecting more than $48k in Social Security benefits fraudulently. Alexandria Sobrane, 46, of Freeport, was arrested on Tuesday, and charged with grand … more

By Mohammad Rafiq | 3/21/24

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