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Overcast Coastal flooding alert for Village of Freeport
Residents of the Village of Freeport, this is an important weather advisory regarding potential coastal flooding. The primary concern lies with minor coastal flooding during high tide, expected to …
Beloved Freeport artist remembered for colorful life
The community of Freeport is grieving the loss of a true local figure, Jerome M. Beaumet, known as Jerry Beau or around town as Jerry the painter. Beaumet died Sept. 3 at the age of 86, leaving …
Freeport Housing Authority celebrates new building
In an exciting development for the Freeport Housing Authority and the community it serves, the agency has moved into its new administration building, at 100 N. Main St. The housing authority …
Community unites in tribute to 9/11 victims
The Freeport community came together in solemn remembrance on Monday, Sept. 11, to honor the memory of over 20 residents who tragically lost their lives in the 2001 terrorist attack. The annual Sept. …
Freeport puppy pool party makes a splash
Dozens of dog owners and their furry companions enjoyed a refreshing afternoon of aquatic fun at the Village of Freeport Recreation Center’s first-ever Puppy Pool Party. The event, which took …
Freeport Police to host annual open house
The Freeport Police Department is inviting the community to their annual open house on September 30th from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at 40 N Ocean Ave 11520. This is a great opportunity to meet the Freeport …
Dynamic duo to elevate the Freeport School Board
Following their triumphant victory in the May 2023 Freeport school board election, Sonia Dixon and Scott Richardson are gearing up to take their seats on the Freeport School Board for the upcoming …
National Night Out draws Freeport residents
Freeport residents joyfully gathered at Bishop Frank O. White Park on August 1 for the highly anticipated National Night Out event, engaging with first responders and showcasing the power of …
Village of Freeport launches internship program
In a strategic move to bridge the gap between academia and practical application, the Village of Freeport has unveiled a new internship initiative, created by Comptroller Anthony Dalessio and Human …
Freeport PAL Boxing Gym marks 30 years of empowerment
The Police Activity League boxing gym in Freeport is gearing up to celebrate its 30th anniversary later this month. Founded by the late police officer and original Freeport PAL Executive Director …
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.