Verdi’s, a premier catering hall in Westbury, was the venue for the sixth annual Legends Ball hosted by the Freeport Black Educator’s Committee on March 16.
The theme for this year’s event …
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By Mohammad Rafiq
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3/22/24
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Seven women were honored at Freeport Memorial Library for being “women of distinction” at an event attended by State Senator Kevin Thomas, who represents parts of Freeport, on March 7.
These …
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By Mohammad Rafiq
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3/22/24
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Welcome to my March column, in which we are thrilled to share the exciting developments happening in our Village. As we approach the summer season, mark your calendars for June 1, the date of our much-anticipated annual Nautical Mile Festival.
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By Robert Kennedy
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3/22/24
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Freeport women arrested for allegedly collecting more than $48k in Social Security benefits fraudulently.
Alexandria Sobrane, 46, of Freeport, was arrested on Tuesday, and charged with grand …
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By Mohammad Rafiq
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3/21/24
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The Town of Hempstead is gearing up once again to a job fair — this one scheduled for Thursday, March 21 at the Freeport Recreation Center.
Appointments are already filling up for the event, set …
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By Mohammad Rafiq
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3/15/24
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The Freeport Recreation Center recently promoted Elizabeth “Liz” Comerford to the position of director, effective Jan. 5.
As director and the administrative head of the center, Comerford’s …
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By Mohammad Rafiq
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3/15/24
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Rising Stars, a long-standing not-for-profit provider of youth programs celebrated the grand opening of its first official home location in Freeport on March 5.
Originally founded as a summer …
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By Mohammad Rafiq
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3/15/24
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Last Saturday, the Freeport Police Athletic League Boxing Club held the prestigious Ringmasters Tournament at the Freeport Recreation Center, carrying on a tradition dating back 25 years. …
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By Mohammad Rafiq
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3/15/24
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Judy Griffin is hoping to reclaim the 21st Assembly District seat this November. The former Assemblywoman from Rockville Centre announced her candidacy last week, expressing a renewed commitment to …
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By Mohammad Rafiq
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3/15/24
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As the superintendent of schools for our community, I am deeply troubled by a recent decision by Gov. Kathy Hochul that threatens to destabilize our education system. The removal of “save harmless” from the foundation aid formula is not just a bureaucratic adjustment; it is a direct attack on our children’s future and the viability of our schools.
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By Kishore Kuncham
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3/15/24
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