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Freeporters Ana Rodriguez, left and Xavier Arroyo participated in the Freeport Memorial Library’s National Ice Cream Month “Sundae Funday” party on July 9.

Still screaming for ice cream, a 35 year tradition

The Freeport Memorial Library joined the national ice cream party on July 9 and 10 for two back-to-back days described as “Sundae Funday” for children entering pre-kindergarten to fifth grade in … more

By Nadya Nataly | 7/15/19

Seniors waved to their family members and friends at the Freeport High School graduation last Saturday at Hofstra University’s David S. Mack Sports and Exhibition Complex.

Freeport High School’s class of 2019 graduates

At Freeport High School’s 126th annual commencement last Saturday, 576 Red Devils graduated in the class of 2019 at Hofstra University’s David S. Mack Sports and Exhibition Complex. Family … more

By Nadya Nataly | 6/27/19

After receiving the Abraham Krasnoff Courage and Commitment Award for her commitment to education, Dr. Lorna Lewis, president of the New York State Council of School Superintendents, center, joined Roger Tilles, a member of the New York State Board of Regents, and Elaine Gross, president and CEO of ERASE Racism.

‘When I first met her, I was so impressed’

Educator Dr. Lorna Lewis, of Freeport, received ERASE Racism’s Abraham Krasnoff Courage and Commitment Award at the Garden City Hotel on June 11. ERASE Racism is a regional civil rights … more

By Nadya Nataly | 6/27/19

Leah Hochman presented her science research project.

They’re tops in the FHS senior class

Leah Hochman and Laura Chumpitaz are the valedictorian and salutatorian of Freeport High School’s class of 2019. more

By Nadya Nataly | 6/26/19

Rob Hampson, a hydraulic/coastal engineer with the Army Corps of Enginners, left, reviewed the Back Bays study with Freeport Mayor Robert Kennedy.

‘Waiting for 2030 is unacceptable’

Nearly three years have passed, but the Nassau County Back Bays Coastal Storm Risk Management Feasibility Study to examine, in part, if storm gates can be installed at the Jones and East Rockaway inlets, will require more time, according to Scott Sanderson, section chief of coastal planning for the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Philadelphia District. more

By Nadya Nataly | 6/26/19

Jojo Yawson, 9, from Freeport debuted his book, “How to Deal with Kids” on June 8 at Swirl Bliss in Baldwin where he held a reading and a book signing event.

Yawson brothers debut parenting book

With a toothy grin, Jojo Yawson, 9, opened the first page of his book and began reading. Swirl Bliss in Baldwin’s front of house was filled with Freeporters and Baldwinites on June 8 — it was a full house. more

By Nadya Nataly | 6/13/19

Freeport Fire Department presented Bayview Avenue School’s third-graders who scored 100 percent on the Junior Fire Marshal Quiz with certificates.

Bayview Avenue School students slide into 13th year of fire safety

Bayview Avenue School third graders participated in the 13th annual “Hooked on Firefighters” program featuring the Freeport Fire Department at the Nassau County Firefighters Museum and Education Center in Garden City on May 30th. more

By Natalie Deshommes | 6/7/19

Dr. Kishore Kuncham superintendent of Freeport Public Schools

Continuing to provide opportunities for students

The Board of Education and I are grateful for the community support of the 2019-20 school budget and approval of capital reserve spending. We are pleased that for the fifth year in a row we proposed … more

By Dr. Kishore Kuncham | 6/3/19

Mulé secures $40,000 for Freeport schools athletics

Nassau County Legislator Debra Mulé, a Democrat from Freeport, secured a Community Revitalization Program, CRP, grant of $40,000 for Freeport Public Schools. The funding was approved during the May … more

By Nadya Nataly | 6/3/19

Paragon Ragtime Orchestra will perform at the Freeport Community Concert’s final show at The Performance Arts Center at Freeport High School on June 1.

Freeport Community Concert Association takes final bow

The Freeport Community Concert Association, FCCA, announced on May 17 that it would host its final concert on June 1. For the last 71 years, the FCCA has been bringing studded Lincoln Jazz Center and … more

By Nadya Nataly | 6/3/19

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