German firefighters help village FD celebrate 150th
In a display of international camaraderie, firefighters from Freeport recently welcomed their counterparts from sister city Walldorf, Germany, to join in celebrating Freeport Fire Department’s …
Nautical Mile Festival brings joy to families
Freeport's Nautical Mile Festival returned on June 1, transforming the famous strip into a bustling, walkable hub of vendors, live music, and family fun under sunny skies.
SPLASH and Scouts clean local waters
Scouts from Long Beach Troop 215 and Five Towns Troop 20 joined Operation SPLASH on May 11, pulling 270 pounds of trash from Pearsall’s Hassock near Oceanside.
Dodd’s Spring Arts Festival thrills audience
The J.W. Dodd Middle School hosted their Spring Festival of the Arts on May 16, drawing a full house of enthusiastic family members, friends, and community supporters. The event began with a …
Alleged MS-13 member convicted of murder for 2021 shooting
An alleged MS-13 member was convicted on Wednesday, June 5 for the murder of an 18-year-old man in Cow Meadow Park in March 2021. Kevin Torres, 26, also known as Sarco, was found guilty after a …
Lots of reading happening at Atkinson's Family Literacy Night in Freeport
Caroline G. Atkinson Intermediate School's 6th annual Family Literacy Night dazzled with "Red Carpet Reads," inspiring Freeport students and parents with engaging literary activities.
Freeport remembers sacrifice of fallen veterans
Freeport's Memorial Day Parade on May 27 honored fallen veterans with vibrant participation from local organizations, students, and Grand Marshal Kalib Walker.
Rotary packs bags for homeless veterans
The Freeport-Merrick Rotary Club's Rotary Day of Service on May 18 at Freeport High School united volunteers to pack essential supplies for homeless veterans.
Freeport receives grant for overtime pay
Nassau County District Attorney Anne Donnelly, alongside Long Beach Acting Police Department Commissioner Richard DePalma and Freeport Police Department Chief Michael Smith unveiled Tuesday, May 21 …
NY Senate honors Superintendent Kuncham
Freeport Schools superintendent Kishore Kuncham honored by NY State Senate for 30 years of dedicated service and upcoming retirement, celebrated with standing ovation
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We must back the blue, now more than ever
Across the United States today, law enforcement agencies are being forced to contend with a previously unforeseen convergence of crises: An explosion in fentanyl and other illicit drug trafficking.
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Recapturing times gone by in politics
Everyone agrees that there is a massive lack of bipartisanship in today’s political arena. Washington, D.C., is the poster child for warfare between Democrats and Republicans. Which is why my recent trip to Albany was a throwback to times gone by. I refer specifically to an event known as the Pilots Dinner.
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Keep showing up to vote
Don't miss your chance to shape local government—vote in the primary election on June 25 and make your voice heard!
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The evolution of STEM in education
As superintendent of Freeport Public Schools, I am proud to reflect on how our district has embraced and advanced STEM education, transforming it from a specialized field into an essential component of our curriculum that prepares students for the challenges and opportunities of the future.