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Woodward Children’s Center student government member Andrea Osorio presented George Singfield with the key to the newly dedicated vocational center, named in his honor.

Vocational Center named after longtime L.I. educator

The Woodward Children’s Center, a small private school on Merrick Road in Freeport, recently named its vocational center after longtime educator George Singfield, 91. At a Dec. 4 ceremony, … more

By Nadya Nataly | 1/9/20

Korey Hillocks, right, hesitated to put down his card while Kayshaw Row, 13, right tried to contain his emotions as he waited to see Korey’s cards, while Jacob Dominguez, 11, and Derek West, 13, looked on.

The winter ultimate Superfight battle

They debated. And debated — but ultimately there could only be one champion during the inaugural Superfight tournament at the Freeport Memorial Library on Jan. 7 at the Freeport Memorial … more

By Nadya Nataly | 1/9/20

Town of Hempstead Supervisor Donald X. Clavin being sworn in on Jan. 7, as his wife, Nancy, holds the Bible.

Clavin, Town of Hempstead board sworn in

Republican Town of Hempstead officials celebrated at Town Hall on Jan. 7 as newly minted Supervisor Donald X. Clavin and the three of the town’s five council members took the oath of office. Former Supervisor Kate Murray was also sworn as town clerk, and Jeanine Driscoll stepped into Clavin’s previous position as receiver of taxes. more

By Timothy Denton | 1/7/20

Vincenza Duckworth, 7, left, focused on drawing her snowman’s face while Luna Roberts, center, helped Lilibeth Roberts, 5, construct the snowman’s body during the first annual Winter Festival at the Freeport Memorial Library on Dec. 30.

Freeport’s first fun and frosty frolic

The Freeport Memorial Library held a Winter Wonderland celebration on Dec. 30 for children of all ages. The library was decorated in its finest winter white décor of snowmen and giant cutouts … more

By Nadya Nataly | 1/2/20

With approximately $750,000 state grant, the Freeport district plans on expanding its pre-K program by providing full-time class time for approximately 90 students.

Pre-K to be funded by state

The Freeport School District was one of 26 districts in the state awarded funding by Gov. Andrew Cuomo to support their pre-kindergarten programs on Dec. 18. Freeport’s pre-K program is … more

By Nadya Nataly | 1/2/20

Freeport celebrated its second straight Nassau Conference I football championship after defeating Farmingdale, 30-7, in the title game at Hofstra on Nov. 21.

Freeport High School Red Devils roll to repeat title

When watching Freeport on the football field, it’s natural to become enamored of the speed and agility of the players who make its offense one of the most potent on Long Island. But it’s a huge … more

By Andrew McClure | 11/29/19

Newly elected Town of Hempstead Supervisor Don Clavin announced his transition team on Nov. 25.

Clavin announces transition team

Newly elected Town of Hempstead Supervisor, Don Clavin, announced his transition team at the Hofstra University Club on Monday. The team, which is comprised of more than 50 people, is headed by … more

By Darwin Yanes | 11/25/19

Agostina Alfonso, 15, a sophomore at Freeport High School, with her photography teacher Lisa Pignataro and Agostino’s photo “Harry Styles,” for which she was recognized at a Long Island Arts Council at Freeport show at the village library on Tuesday.

30 students selected for Long Island Arts Council show

Huddled in front of her photograph on display in the Freeport Memorial Library lobby, Agostina Alfonso, 15, her mother, Paola Centurion, and her photography teacher, Lisa Pignataro, chatted about the photo Agostina had snapped of Harry Styles. more

By Nadya Nataly | 11/21/19

Jayvian Allen during one of the Freeport High School football games.

Red Devils football player ‘Heart of a Giant’ finalist

Freeporter High School Red Devils football player Jayvian Allen, 16, was nominated for USA Football’s Heart of a Giant Award presented by Hospital for Special Surgery and the New York Giants in … more

By Nadya Nataly | 11/15/19

Residents and protesters crowded Ocean Avenue, in front of Malverne High School, circa 1963, over plans to integrate Malverne Public Schools.

Getting past Malverne district’s past

Part four in a series. More than 50 years ago, racial tensions in the Malverne School District peaked. Prejudice divided the local community as hostilities mounted. Today, however, the district is … more

By Nakeem Grant and Robert Traverso | 11/14/19

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