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Disciplined training, exercise and fun are in store for all of the children participating in this summer’s Unity in the Community Basketball Tournament.

Cedarmore Corporation brings youth summer activities to Freeport park

Local nonprofit the Cedarmore Corporation has offered Freeport productive summer programs and activities for youth for 30 years, and have continued to do so this summer with its basketball and reading programs. more

By Andrew Francis | 7/17/26

Mimi Bino Dowd of New Visions Elementary School accepted the Nassau BOCES School Library System School Librarian of the Year award for her strong support and dedication to the school.

Nassau BOCES honors Freeport school librarian

New Visions Elementary School's librarian Mimi Bino Dowd was honored by Nassau BOCES School Library Services with the School Librarian of the Year Award. more

By Justin Haberman | 7/17/26

A male driver was killed in a single-car crash while driving in Roosevelt.

Car accident in Roosevelt kills Uniondale man, hospitalizes two adults and 9-year-old girl

A Saturday evening car accident claimed the life of a driver in Roosevelt while hospitalizing the three other people in the vehicle with the deceased. One of the victims is a 9-year-old girl. more

By Andrew Francis | 7/12/26

Five Freeport Police Department vehicles and numerous officers responded to Superintendent Miller's call at Atkinson Elementary School on July 1.

Freeport interim superintendent retains legal counsel after calling 911 on school board president

Interim Superintendent Shakirah Miller has retained legal counsel after calling 911 after School Board President Michael Pomerico made unwanted contact by tapping her arm. more

By Andrew Francis | 7/10/26

Freeport resident Natalia Taylor, a rising senior at Sacred Heart Academy, poses on the track after a record-breaking season in which she won four CHSAA state titles and earned NYS Federation Sportsmanship Award honors.

Natalia Taylor of Freeport considered one of New York's top field athletes

Freeport resident and Sacred Heart Academy student Natalia Taylor made her mark this past season by setting several records and winning state titles for various athletic throwing events. more

By Justin Haberman | 7/10/26

The 2026-27 leadership of Freeport Public Schools is comprised of returning school board trustees Alphonso Hardwick and Sunday Coward, Interim Superintendent Shakirah Miller, new board President Michael Pomerico and new board trustees Edward Gordon and Gabriela Castillo.

Allegedly ‘segregated’ Freeport school board selects new president and V.P.

Gabriela Castillo and Edward Gordon were officially sworn in as Freeport Board of Education trustees on July 1, during a contentious meeting where allegations of "segregation" were responded to with calls for change from new Board President Michael Pomerico. more

By Andrew Francis | 7/10/26

Woodward graduates celebrate with Greg Ingino, the school’s executive director and Ken Dookram, member of the Freeport Chamber of Commerce.

Woodward Children's Center in Freeport graduates 17

Famed actor Mr. T was one of the many individuals who congratulated the special needs graduates of Woodward Children's Center's Class of 2026. more

By Andrew Francis | 7/10/26

The producer of the South Shore Theatricals, Bruce Bider, alongside young actresses Jordana Brewer and Marissa Auerbach at Sparkle on Stage for a practice ahead of their performances later this month.

South Shore Theatricals to bring feel-good show to Freeport's Sparkle on Stage

A local musical theater troupe, South Shore Theatricals, will have four performances of "Good Times Are Here to Stay" at Sparkle on Stage this month. more

By Andrew Francis | 7/10/26