Stories,photos,videos,specialsections,printissues,eeditions,packages,magazines,maps,polls,charts,pressreleases | Herald Community Newspapers

Browse

Featured Most recent

501 results total, viewing 1 - 10

The Woodward Wildcats pose with Freeport police and firefighters in celebration of the day’s festivities.

The Woodward Children’s Center hosted a fun basketball game on June 8, uniting students and staff with local fire and police departments, fostering community spirit. more

By Mohammad Rafiq & Avita John | 6/14/24

Joseph Anthony Smith at last year's pride event

Freeport prepares for the second ‘Pride on the Mile’

Pride on the Mile returns to Freeport's Nautical Mile this Saturday, celebrating inclusivity with events like a Pride Carnival, Drag Story Hour, and a Pride Concert. more

By Avita John | 6/14/24

The Roosevelt School District recently celebrated its first class of Roosevelt High School students to receive the New York State Seal of Biliteracy.

Roosevelt kids receive Seal of Biliteracy

In a historic first, 21 Roosevelt High School students earned the New York State Seal of Biliteracy, showcasing their multilingual proficiency. The ceremony celebrated their achievements and highlighted the district's commitment to bilingual education. more

By Mohammad Rafiq | 6/14/24

Global Running Day is celebrated yearly to inspire individuals of all ages and abilities to stay active.

Tiny athletes jog for global Day of Running

Freeport Public Schools' youngest students celebrated Global Running Day at Columbus Avenue ECLC, running laps and tracking progress with popsicle sticks on June 3. more

By Mohammad Rafiq | 6/14/24

The Freeport High School National Honor Society senior class members were recognized for their academic excellence during the annual NHS Senior Recognition Program on May 30. Photographed with the senior class members Superintendent of Schools Dr. Kishore Kuncham (front row left), National Honor Society Adviser Eileen Shultis (front row second left), Board of Education President Maria Jordan-Awalom (front row second right) and administrators.

Freeport honor society recognizes seniors

Freeport High School's NHS honored seniors and inducted new officers on May 30, celebrating their dedication to scholarship, character, leadership, and service. more

By Mohammad Rafiq | 6/14/24

The annual ribbon cutting, signifying the official opening of the Nautical Mile for summer, took place under the watchful eye and steady hands of Mayor Robert Kennedy.

Nautical Mile Festival brings joy to families

Freeport's Nautical Mile Festival returned on June 1, transforming the famous strip into a bustling, walkable hub of vendors, live music, and family fun under sunny skies. more

By Mohammad Rafiq | 6/7/24

Posing for a photo are, from left, Ray Maguire, executive director of Freeport Fire Department; Maximilian Bowitz, firefighter from Walldorf, Germany; Joseph Suckart, firefighter from Bavaria; Christiane Staab, German State Assembly member; along with former chief Don Mauersberger and Captain John Gardenhire.

German firefighters help village FD celebrate 150th

In a display of international camaraderie, firefighters from Freeport recently welcomed their counterparts from sister city Walldorf, Germany, to join in celebrating Freeport Fire Department’s … more

By Mohammad Rafiq | 6/7/24

The Chamber Orchestra opened the evening with a performance of the piece “The Code.”

Dodd’s Spring Arts Festival thrills audience

The J.W. Dodd Middle School hosted their Spring Festival of the Arts on May 16, drawing a full house of enthusiastic family members, friends, and community supporters. The event began with a … more

By Mohammad Rafiq | 6/7/24

Without the scouts investigating the shoreline and waters, they may have never been cleaned.

SPLASH and Scouts clean local waters

Scouts from Long Beach Troop 215 and Five Towns Troop 20 joined Operation SPLASH on May 11, pulling 270 pounds of trash from Pearsall’s Hassock near Oceanside. more

By Brendan Carpenter | 6/7/24

Alleged MS-13 member convicted of murder for 2021 shooting

An alleged MS-13 member was convicted on Wednesday, June 5 for the murder of an 18-year-old man in Cow Meadow Park in March 2021. Kevin Torres, 26, also known as Sarco, was found guilty after a … more

By Mohammad Rafiq | 6/6/24

1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 … 51 | Next »

Currently viewing stories posted within the past year.
For all older stories, please use our advanced search.