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El Salvadoran immigrant pursues life of service in U.S.
In June 2001, an 11-year old boy left his home in Santa Tecla, a picturesque city of more than 133,000 in El Salvador, to start a new life in the United States with his family in Freeport. So began a … more
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Members of the Freeport-Hempstead Toastmasters Club competed in a speech and evaluation contest at the Freeport Memorial Library. From left were Guy Rainey, the Rev. Dr. Cynthia Nixon Pone and first-place winner Chad Murray.
Baldwin man on ‘path to leadership’
Chad Murray of Baldwin joined the Freeport-Hempstead Toastmasters Club to improve his public-speaking skills. “I give seminars on how to develop credit, and I thought this might be a good way … more
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Flooding continues to be a problem on the South Shore and could be addressed by the Nassau Back Bays study.
South Shore flood study wins funds
When it rains or snows, it floods. At least that’s what happens if you live in one of Nassau County’s bay back communities, like Freeport, that endure flooding not just during events like … more
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Flooding continues to be a problem in South Baldwin and could be addressed in the Nassau County Back Bay study. This was the scene on Jackson Place in Baldwin Harbor on Monday.
More flooding along the South Shore
When it rains or snows, it floods. At least that’s what happens if you live in one of Nassau County’s bay back communities, like Freeport, that endure flooding not just during events like … more
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NICE bus route eliminated in Freeport
Eleven of the Nassau Inter-County Express or NICE bus routes were cut on Sunday despite last minute efforts by Nassau County Legislator Laura Curran to save them. Four of the eliminated routes are … more
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A crowd estimated at 139,000 gathered at Jones Beach on July Fourth for the return of the Fireworks Spectacular, which took a five-year hiatus.
Jones Beach fireworks a success
The Jones Beach Fourth of July fireworks display drew record crowds this year. There were approximately 139,000 spectators, according to George Gorman, a spokesman for the New York State Department of Parks and Historic Preservation. more
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The West Bathhouse was repaired last year. The work will continue this year with an additional $10 million from the state.
$10 million for Jones Beach improvements
Jones Beach State Park will see $10 million in additional improvements this year, continuing to build on renovations and upgrades made at the park in 2014. Aesthetic and structural improvements will be made to the bathhouses; and a new outdoor facility will promote healthy, active outdoor recreation; and there will be additional infrastructure improvements. more
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Bruce Blakeman and Erin King Sweeney were appointed to fill vacancies on the Hempstead Town Board.
Controversy surrounds town board appointments
The Hempstead town board appointed Bruce Blakeman and Erin King Sweeney to fill vacancies in the 3rd and 5th Councilmatic Districts on Jan. 13, despite objections by Councilwoman Dorothy Goosby and residents of the 5th District. more
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Erin King Sweeney, of Wantagh, is the new councilwoman for the Town of Hempstead, representing the 5th District.
New face on the town board
Erin King Sweeney, of Wantagh, is the Town of Hempstead’s new councilwoman in the 5th District, replacing the retired Angie Cullin. She was appointed to the position last week, and now represents Wantagh and Seaford, among other communities, on the town board in local matters, especially quality-of-life issues that impact residents in a personal way. more
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Victor played guitar at a Christmas party held at CoLoKi, the trailer in Freeport that provides assistance to day laborers.
A long journey out of ‘darkness’
For three days, Pablo C. wandered the 120,000- square-mile Sonoran Desert in southwest Arizona, where temperatures can reach 118 degrees Fahrenheit in summer. He was a teenager, alone, with no food or water. more
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