Former Freeport Mayor William H. “Bill” White died on May 14, surrounded by his family, in Pinehurst, North Carolina. He was 98.
“My father lived an extraordinary and full life,” his son …
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By Mohamed Farghaly
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5/28/23
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New Visions Elementary School commemorated its 20th anniversary with a heartfelt celebration on May 10 where former staff members and current administrators shared fond memories of the school’s …
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By Mohamed Farghaly
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5/28/23
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In a vibrant celebration of academic excellence and community empowerment, the Black Educators Committee (BEC) hosted its 55th Annual Scholarship and Awards Ceremony on May 18.
The educational …
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Mack Olmsted
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5/28/23
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arghaly@liherald.com
In preparation for the highly anticipated Nautical Mile Festival on June 3, representatives from the mayor’s office and the Freeport Chamber of Commerce recently held a …
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By Mohamed Farghaly
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5/28/23
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Under the radiant sun and a gentle breeze, a diverse group consisting of Freeport Public Schools Board of Education members, administrators, teachers, students, staff, community members, and elected …
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By Mohamed Farghaly
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5/28/23
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The Memorial Day acai bowl just will not work. Neither do I want to see a tofu hot dog or an Impossible Burger vegging out at my table.
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5/25/23
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In many corners of the world today, instability and democratic backsliding reign supreme. We see this phenomenon playing out as Russia continues its malicious invasion of Ukraine . . .
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By Anthony D'Esposito
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5/25/23
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The ongoing influx of undocumented immigrants into New York City now threatens not just to overwhelm the city, but to spread into the suburbs . . .
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5/25/23
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Last week in Nassau County, there was a moment of collective breath-holding for those who support the rule of law, after a printing company made every active voter in the county a Democrat.
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5/25/23
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It’s the moment we’ve been eagerly awaiting: Memorial Day weekend has arrived. Besides the observances, parades and barbecues, for so many of us, that annual trek to Jones Beach to watch the action overhead during the Bethpage Air Show is a beloved tradition not to be missed. This year’s extravaganza, on Saturday and Sunday, May 27-28, is helmed once again by the U.S. Air Force Thunderbirds.
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By Karen Bloom
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5/24/23
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