Thursday, October 1, 2026
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A Freeport child care provider is warning that the rollback of a federal payment rule by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services could further destabilize an already strained child care system, particularly for providers serving low-income and special-needs families.
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By Mashiat Azmi
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1/16/26
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Alternate Deputy Minority Leader Debra Mulé was sworn in for a fifth term representing Nassau County Legislature District 6 during inaugural ceremonies held Jan. 8 at the Cradle of Aviation Museum.
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By Abigail Greico
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1/16/26
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The Manna Project of Long Island is planning a farm-to-truck food distribution at Zion Cathedral Church of God in Christ in Freeport, aiming to bring fresh, locally grown produce to families facing food insecurity and establish a recurring monthly presence in the community.
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By Mohammad Rafiq
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1/9/26
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Sparkle on Stage Cultural Arts Center is seeking to purchase the Woodcleft Avenue building it currently leases on Freeport’s Nautical Mile, a move founder Robyn Workman says is critical to preserving one of the village’s few dedicated community arts spaces.
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By Mohammad Rafiq
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1/9/26
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The PSEG Foundation has awarded a $100,000 grant to Island Harvest as part of a $1.5 million Community Relief Initiative supporting food banks and social service organizations across Long Island amid ongoing food insecurity.
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By Jordan Vallone
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1/9/26
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Maria Torres, a longtime Village of Freeport employee known for her dedication across parks, offices and public facilities, officially retired Jan. 3 after more than 16 years with the village’s recreation and public works departments.
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By Mohammad Rafiq
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1/9/26
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The U.S. House of Representatives has passed the Whole Milk for Healthy Kids Act of 2025, restoring whole and 2 percent milk to school cafeterias for the first time since 2012 and marking a major shift in federal school nutrition policy.
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By Melissa Berman
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1/9/26
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A public Kwanzaa celebration led by Zion Cathedral Church of God in Christ in Freeport filled Roosevelt Field Mall on Dec. 31 with drumming, African dance and candle lighting centered on unity and community.
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By Mohammad Rafiq
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1/5/26
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Freeport High School inducted 139 students into its National Honor Society chapter on Dec. 16, recognizing academic excellence, leadership, service and character among juniors and seniors.
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1/5/26
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Students at New Visions School of Exploration and Discovery celebrated science, technology, engineering, art and math during the school’s annual DeSTEMber Day, a hands-on STEAM event held Dec. 17.
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By Mohammad Rafiq
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1/5/26
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