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Is fossil fuel-generated energy gone with the wind?

Island Park doesn’t generate daily headlines — and residents like it that way. This historic community is best known . . . more

By Ronald J. Rosenberg | 5/18/23

Books are an exception to the lending rule

In “Hamlet,” Polonius said to Laertes, “Neither a borrower nor a lender be . . ." more

5/18/23

Something’s going wrong in Florida

I can’t help writing about the state of Florida, because it seems more detached from America than any of the other 49 states. more

5/18/23

Junior attacker Cassie Smith (56 goals) was a force all spring for the Red Devils and picked up her 100 th career goal May 9.

Freeport produces winning mark

The sharp progression of the Freeport girls’ lacrosse program under coach Anabel Lopez nearly produced a second straight playoff appearance in a higher conference. Freeport just missed out … more

By Andrew Coen | 5/16/23

Gather 'round the grill: It's time for some sizzle

Get fired up! Memorial Day weekend is fast approaching, and with it barbecue season is upon us. more

By Karen Bloom | 5/16/23

Benjamin Fernandez, Aliza’s Rodriguez and Mason Espinal took part in the Teddy Bear Clinic, sponsored by Mount Sinai-South Nassau hospital, where they learned about hospital visits and medical procedures.

Teddy Bear Clinic engages kindergartners

Kindergarten students from Freeport Public Schools brought their beloved stuffed animals and teddy bears to a special Teddy Bear Clinic April 28, hosted by Mount Sinai-South Nassau Hospital, where … more

By Mohamed Farghaly | 5/14/23

The Freeport school district’s proposed budget for 2023-24 is just under $238.8 million, an increase of slightly more than $29 million over the current year, and there is no tax levy increase. The district saved taxpayers money through refinancing, completed $29.2 million in capital projects, received funding from the American Rescue Plan Act, and planned upgrades for security, HVAC systems, athletics, and various learning spaces. Above, Superintendent Kishore Kuncham at last year’s superintendents conference.

Meet the Freeport school board candidates

Get ready, Freeport residents, because it’s almost time for the Board of Education election on May 16. This year there are five candidates vying for two seats on the board. Residents will also have … more

By Mohamed Farghaly | 5/14/23

Man arrested in Freeport last July is indicted in fatal crash

Corey Henson, 32, of Centereach has been indicted on charges that he struck and killed 30-year-old Dodanim Emanuel Chavez, of Island Park, while driving drunk last July 11, and fled the scene. … more

By Karina Kovac | 5/14/23

The Freeport High School Select Chorale performed at the 2023 National School Boards Association conference.

Freeport chorale students perform at conference

The Freeport High School Select Chorale was invited to perform at the culmination of the 2023 National School Boards Association conference, which was held in Orlando, Florida. The NSBA selection … more

By Mohamed Farghaly | 5/14/23

The annual Career Day at J.W. Dodd Middle School welcomed over 50 business professionals from the Freeport community as guest speakers.

J.W. Dodd Middle School hosts annual career day

During the annual career day at J.W. Dodd Middle School in the Freeport School District, students were introduced to a variety of career opportunities available to them in the future. Over 50 … more

By Mohamed Farghaly | 5/14/23

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