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Kathy, Danielle and Mary Labeck and Jose and Jack Gonzalez showed up at the Freeport Fall Festival in their froggy fits.

Fall, fire trucks, and food at Freeport Fall Festival

The 2026 Freeport Fall Festival, attended by hundreds, featured a wide selection of activities, including "trunk or treat," fire department expo and a chowder contest. more

By Andrew Francis | 10/30/26

Freeport Mayor Robert Kennedy, at podium, discussed the costs of identifying and replacing lead water service lines as Congresswoman Laura Gillen, fourth from left, announced bipartisan legislation to fund water contaminant removal.

Congresswoman's bipartisan bill targeting clean water costs endorsed by Freeport mayor

Freeport Mayor Robert Kennedy and other local Nassau County leaders shared their support of a new bipartisan bill that would attempt to reduce the costs of clean water infrastructure for Long Island residents. more

By Brian Kacharaba | 10/30/26

Shelley Brazley, left, presented a historical exhibit on voting rights, Eleanor McKay organized the civic engagement program and Rochelle Kelly-Apson had questions and facts on where to share concerns about local government for Uniondale High School seniors who want to advocate for change in their communities.

Freeport church teaches high schoolers the importance of their vote

With help from Zion Cathedral's Social Action Ministry and the National Council of Negro Women, Uniondale High School students learned about the importance of civic engagement. more

By Stacy Driks | 10/30/26

Jennifer Jerome of Freeport, center right, reunited with her care team at Mount Sinai South Nassau, including Richard Lee, chief of the Division of Hematology and Medical Oncology at South Nassau, center left and Christine Hodyl, director of Breast Health Services, fifth from right. Also pictured are Joshua Kugler, the hospital’s interim president, fifth from left; and Geri Barish, fellow cancer survivor and president of Hewlett House, fourth from right.

Freeport breast cancer survivor says early detection saved her life

Jennifer Jerome, a Freeport resident, credits the efforts of her medical care at Mount Sinai South Nassau and getting herself checked early for breast cancer with helping to save her life. more

By Abigail Grieco | 10/30/26

24 people across Assembly District 21 were honored by Assemblywoman Judy Griffin.

Freeport police officer and PAL Boxing founder both honored with Community Heroes Award

Joe Higgins, a retired FDNY firefighter and long time Freeport community leader, was recognized for service to the community during an awards ceremony hosted by a state assemblywoman. Yaskalia Cesarina Duran, a Freeport police officer, was also one of the honorees. more

By Andrew Francis | 10/30/26

Freeport-Merrick Rotary Club president, Kerry Esmay, right, led the club’s fundraising effort at Eisenhower Park.

Freeport-Merrick Rotary participates in Alzheimer's awareness walk

Members of the Freeport-Merrick Rotary Club participated in the Walk to End Alzheimer's and raised donations for the Alzheimer's Association. more

By Andrew Francis and Julia Gillego | 10/30/26

Joylette Williams, the Democratic candidate for Hempstead town clerk, said she wants to streamline public-record requests, improve residents’ access to town information and ensure that the clerk’s office operates independently.

Joylette Williams would take a people-first approach as Town of Hempstead clerk

For Joylette Williams, a run for Hempstead town clerk is an extension of a career she said has centered on education, community involvement and public service. more

By Stacy Driks | 10/26/26

Hempstead Town Clerk Kate Murray discussed her career in public service and her focus on making town services more accessible to residents.

For Kate Murray, town clerk is about ‘pure service’

For Kate Murray, serving as Hempstead town clerk is the latest chapter in a career in public service that has taken her from Albany to Town Hall — and back to the clerk’s office, where she first served more than two decades ago. more

By Stacy Driks | 10/26/26

U.S. Rep. Laura Gillen is looking to earn a second term representing New York’s 4th Congressional District. In a recent interview, she discussed her first-term accomplishments and laid out plans for the future.

Laura Gillen seeks re-election in New York’s 4th Congressional District, continues bipartisanship

U.S. Rep. Laura Gillen has advocated for New York’s 4th Congressional District in the House of Representatives since 2024. She is seeking re-election because she, says, she believes Congress continues to be hyperpartisan, despite opportunities to effectively address problems affecting Americans. more

By Chris Colucci | 10/26/26

Jeanine Driscoll, the Town of Hempstead Receiver of Taxes, is seeking the seat in New York’s 4th Congressional District. She discussed her goals for the role in a roundtable interview with Herald reporters.

Jeanine Driscoll looks to advance to seat in New York’s 4th Congressional District

Jeanine Driscoll has served the Town of Hempstead as receiver of taxes since 2019. A year before the completion of her second term, which began in 2023, she has entered the race to represent New York’s 4th Congressional District. more

By Chris Colucci | 10/26/26

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