Former Mayor William H. White, who led Freeport for 12 years, dies
Village mourns loss of former Mayor Bill White
Former Freeport Mayor William H. “Bill” White died on May 14, surrounded by his family, in Pinehurst, North Carolina. He was 98. “My father lived an extraordinary and full life,” his son …
New Visions School celebrates 20 years
Looking back at two decades of exploration and discovery
New Visions Elementary School commemorated its 20th anniversary with a heartfelt celebration on May 10 where former staff members and current administrators shared fond memories of the school’s …
Black Educators Committee celebrates academic excellence
In a vibrant celebration of academic excellence and community empowerment, the Black Educators Committee (BEC) hosted its 55th Annual Scholarship and Awards Ceremony on May 18. The educational …
Freeport marches for love, hope and peace
Under the radiant sun and a gentle breeze, a diverse group consisting of Freeport Public Schools Board of Education members, administrators, teachers, students, staff, community members, and elected …
Freeport secures winning season
Freeport’s boys’ lacrosse season produced quite the turnaround from last spring. The Red Devils finished the 2023 campaign at 9-7 just a year removed from going 1-11. The eight win …
Freeport's crime watch this week
Arrests Two individuals were arrested by Freeport police officers on May 8 after they were found to have taken property from a local business without permission or authority to do so. The …
Freeport produces winning mark
The sharp progression of the Freeport girls’ lacrosse program under coach Anabel Lopez nearly produced a second straight playoff appearance in a higher conference. Freeport just missed out …
Teddy Bear Clinic engages kindergartners
Kindergarten students from Freeport Public Schools brought their beloved stuffed animals and teddy bears to a special Teddy Bear Clinic April 28, hosted by Mount Sinai-South Nassau Hospital, where …
Freeport-Merrick Rotary Club helps Cambodian villagers
Rotarians from across the globe, including the Freeport-Merrick Rotary Club, gathered in Cambodia in January and February with the mission of making a positive impact on smaller communities through …
Dog that was abandoned in village recovers
Athena, the 4-year-old dog that captured the hearts of many after being found outside the Bobbi and the Strays Animal Shelter in Freeport last July, has made a remarkable recovery since her …
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.