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Gabriela Aleman, 10, a fourth-grader at the Leo F. Giblyn School, explained the technology astronauts use on the International Space Station on March 27.

Freeport students talk with astronaut on International Space Station

Adisa Johnson was as excited as if he’d just walked on the moon. “I still can’t believe that I spoke to an astronaut on the [International Space Station],” the 15-year-old Freeport High … more

By Nadya Nataly | 3/30/18

The board's proposed 2018-19 budget includes a provision that would add two security guards to MacArthur High School.

Levittown schools propose $3M in security upgrades

After listening to parent concerns over school safety, the Levittown Board of Education voted to add a third proposition to their May 15 budget vote. more

By James Mattone | 3/22/18

Third- and fourth-graders from Giblyn and New Visions schools in Freeport were all smiles after meeting Boykins, center.

Future of space discovery

Students from Giblyn and New Visions elementary schools in Freeport huddled around mechanical engineer Kobie Boykins from NASA’s Jet Propulsion Laboratory at the Cradle of Aviation Museum in Garden … more

By Nadya Nataly | 2/15/18

Now’s the time to speak up on school budgets

As far back as 1993, there was talk at the highest levels of government of consolidating Long Island school districts to save money and provide greater resources for the Island’s poorest districts. That debate is likely to be resurrected . . . more

1/25/18

Freeport Police Benevolent Association volunteer Maren Hendersen browsed through the rows of toys to fulfill a holiday wish list for a Freeport child during the 25th annual Toys for Freeport Tots event at the Freeport Revolver and Rifle Association Shooting Range on Dec. 19.

Spreading the holiday cheer in Freeport

Freeporter Elizabeth Young, a 30-something mother of one, stood waiting in line in the cold at the Freeport Revolver and Rifle Association, behind BJs, on Dec. 19. She was one of roughly 50 people … more

By Nadya Nataly | 12/22/17

The Baumann bus strike has finally ended after union members voted to accept the bus company’s latest offer.

Bus Strike finally over with full service restored

After weeks of negotiation and uncertainty, the bus strike, which left thousands of students across multiple school districts without public transport has finally ended after union workers voted on … more

By Daine Taylor | 12/1/17

Now that residents have approved a $28.9 million bond proposal, members of the Lynbrook Board of Education will begin requesting proposals from contractors for projects in all of the district’s buildings once the New York State Education Department reviews and approves the measure.

Lynbrook Board of Education plans swift action in improving district's buildings

Now that voters in the Lynbrook School District have approved a $28.9 million bond proposal — 1,254 to 710 — in an Oct. 3 vote, members of the Board of Education will begin working toward upgrading thedisttrict’s buildings, pending approval from the State Education Department. more

By Melissa Koenig and Mike Smollins | 10/12/17

Freeport High School students received new Chromebooks in September as part of the state’s Smart Schools Bond programs.

Chromebooks for everyone!

The traditional excuses for missing homework — “My dog ate it” or “I forgot” — are no longer usable at Freeport High School. That’s because more than 2,000 students at the school have … more

By Nadya Nataly | 10/12/17

Freeport High School Navy JROTC members gave the walkers their peace signs as they walked through the streets of Freeport during the community peace walk on Sept. 16.

Miles with smiles for peace

For the last two years the tradition of observing International Day of Peace and Non-Violence has become a community-wide effort. Wearing yellow and their best walking shoes, students, parents, … more

By Nadya Nataly | 9/21/17

Bayview Avenue School Principal Mary Garguilo spoke to students and staff at the Sept. 11 ceremony.

Freeport students remember 9-11

Schools across the Freeport Public School District held special ceremonies to commemorate the 16th anniversary of the tragic events of Sept. 11, 2001. Principals Mary Garguilo, Paula Lein and … more

9/14/17

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