In the spirit of service and compassion, the Freeport-Merrick Rotary Club recently orchestrated efforts to alleviate food insecurity on Long Island by helping to fill empty food pantries across …
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By Mohammad Rafiq
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2/22/24
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Long Islanders experienced snow ranging from five to eight inches today, prompting Freeport Public Schools to close and measures to be taken by the village to mitigate the effects of the inclement weather. …
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By Mohammad Rafiq
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2/13/24
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Long Island Cares, the food bank responsible that supplies millions of pounds of food each year to Long Islanders in need, and whose busiest food pantry has operated in Freeport since 2010, has …
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By Mohammad Rafiq
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1/19/24
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The Freeport Recreation Center has been a hub of activity for village residents of all ages, as well as visitors from around Nassau County, since it opened in 1974. It offers services as far-ranging …
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By Mohammad Rafiq
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1/12/24
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Karenlynn Stracher first helped an injured gull when she was 17. Now, nearly 40 years later, her home doubles as an animal rehabilitation center.
Stracher, 56, of Merrick, rehabilitates sick and …
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By Mohammad Rafiq
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1/12/24
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In a recent survey sponsored by Bethpage Federal Credit Union, Mount Sinai South Nassau Hospital – the closest hospital for Freeport residents - exposed the deep-seated concerns of over 600 …
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By Kepherd Daniel
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1/12/24
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PSEG Long Island and its employees embarked on a month-long mission in November to honor military veterans in collaboration with Long Island Cares. The effort focused on making a positive impact on …
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By Mohamed Farghaly
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12/22/23
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The Long Island Art’s Council is honoring artist Robyn Cooper and her work in the Nov. to Dec. exhibit. As a group in Freeport that specializes in showcasing artists, The Long Island Art’s …
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Abigail Grieco
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12/8/23
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There’s an invisible lifeline across Long Island that sustains us all — our aquifer system. These underground reservoirs — the source of every drop of water that flows from our taps . . .
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12/7/23
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Nassau County Legislator Siela Bynoe has officially announced her run for the State Senate during a campaign rally Wednesday in Westbury. She looks to take over the seat currently held by Kevin …
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By Brandon Cruz
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12/6/23
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