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This month, the Firefly Artists, a 12-year-old Northport gallery, is showcasing the works of local and community-focused artists with the Long Island Arts Council at the Freeport Recreation Center. With a range of styles and media, the exhibit features 45 artists from around the region.

The Firefly Artists, a 12-year-old gallery in Northport, is showcasing local artists with the Long Island Arts Council throughout February in Freeport. The artists’ work will be on display at … more

By Mohamed Farghaly | 2/9/23

LIAC’s inaugural monthly Book Talk

The Long Island Arts Council of Freeport is hosting a Book Talk series to pay homage to Black History Month. The event will take place on Feb. 8 at 7 p.m. at the Freeport Recreation Center, located … more

By Mohamed Farghaly | 2/3/23

Long Island Cares’ Freeport location struggles to keep up with increasing demand for food assistance amid rising inflation and fluctuating employment.

L.I. Cares sees surge in those needing help

In the wake of rising inflation and fluctuating employment, Long Island Cares, a nonprofit organization that provides emergency food and supplies, has seen a dramatic increase in the number of local … more

By Mohamed Farghaly | 1/26/23

PSEG Long Island’s advocacy program gives back to the local community through volunteerism and charitable actions, such as its annual toy drive, in which employees donated over $1,500 in toys, games and gift cards to families in need.

PSEG focuses on charitable efforts for Freeport community

PSEG Long Island continues to make a positive impact on Freeport and other communities through volunteerism and charitable efforts with a company-wide advocacy program. The PSEG has focused on … more

By Mohamed Farghaly | 1/25/23

LIRR to Grand Central Madison? We’re still waiting.

Once again, the Metropolitan Transportation Authority has left coal in the stockings of Long Island Rail Road commuters. more

By Larry Penner | 1/12/23

Long Island’s energy future: vision vs. mirage

For decades, gas pipelines and other delivery infrastructure have been a reliable cash cow for utility companies, which recover the costs of building their distribution systems from our utility bills . . . more

By Anshul Gupta and Gordian Raacke | 1/12/23

U.S. Sen. Chuck Schumer told those attending the Long Island Association breakfast at Crest Hollow Country Club last week he would seek to promote the environment, transportation and technology during a new session of Congress. Schumer remains majority leader after a midterm election that failed to put Republicans back in control.

Schumer promises strong push for tech, the environment

Chuck Schumer has three goals for the new year: improve mass transit, ensure water and air quality are safe, and promote high technology on Long Island. The New York Democrat who maintained his … more

By James Bernstein | 1/12/23

Superintendent of Freeport Public Schools Kishore Kuncham has been named the Freeport Herald’s Person of the Year.

Kishore Kuncham is the Freeport Herald's Person of the Year

Service, character, and leadership are the driving force behind Freeport Superintendent of Schools Kishore Kuncham's motivation to continually improve the community. In recognition of … more

By Mohamed Farghaly | 12/29/22

Guinness World Record holder Richard Daly shaped a solid block of ice into a finely sculpted sailboat during the Long Island Art Council’s inaugural Winterfest.

Inaugural Winterfest comes to Freeport's Nautical Mile

Freeport’s youth theater organization, Sparkle on Stage, hosted its inaugural Winterfest on the Nautical Mile last Saturday, in collaboration with the Long Island Arts Council, promoting the wide … more

By Mohamed Farghaly | 12/22/22

U.S. Rep.-elect George Santos has yet to directly respond to questions about his claimed work and education history, as well as where hundreds of thousands of dollars he loaned his campaign originated from. Now he's facing additional questions about whether his claims his grandparents escaped the Holocaust are true.

Santos claims grandparents were Holocaust survivors challenged

George Santos faces growing scrutiny over where he has worked, where he went to school, and where his seemingly sudden wealth has come from. But now the U.S. Representative-elect is being questioned about something much different: Is he a descendant of Holocaust survivors? more

By Michael Hinman | 12/22/22

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