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Victor played guitar at a Christmas party held at CoLoKi, the trailer in Freeport that provides assistance to day laborers.

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

By Laura Schofer | 12/20/14

Operation SPLASH volunteers, like Steve Bohn, clean local waterways year-round. In SPLASH’s final voyage of the the year last week, Bohn came across a director’s chair.

‘Continuous battle’ on the water

As we headed back to the Guy Lombardo Marina in Freeport, navigating through Freeport waterways two days before Thanksgiving, the pile of trash on our boat was both gratifying and alarming. more

By Brian Croce | 12/3/14

Now is the time to give

As the holiday season begins, our thoughts traditionally turn to the less fortunate. There are simply too many vulnerable members of our society . . . more

11/28/14

Freeport resident Yves Laurore said he took into two foster care children, both teenagers, who turned on him, threatening him with violence and committing a variety of crimes. Experts say that Laurore’s situation is atypical of the foster care system, but there is growing concern nationwide about safety in the foster care system after two foster parents were allegedly murdered by the children in their care.

Foster care, the joys and dangers

Yves Laurore, a 60-year-old Freeporter and president of YLR Home Improvement, was forewarned by family and friends before becoming a foster parent. Their collective advice was the same: “Kids in the foster care system can’t be trusted. Sooner or later they’ll turn against you.” Laurore, however, was determined to open his home to Long Island children in the foster care system. more

By Stapha Charleme | 10/28/14

Hofstra University's Department of Drama and Dance stages "Bat Boy," the offbeat musical, a story of prejudice and forbidden love, Oct. 17-19.

What's happening on Long Island this weekend

Exhibits and more... Exploring the Centuries: 3rd-20th Century Asian ArtWorks are of historic, spiritual and artistic importance and highlight centuries-old artistic traditions, drawn from Hofstra … more

10/15/14

Freeport village cashier sentenced

Nassau County District Attorney Kathleen Rice announced Oct. 8 that a cashier for the Village of Freeport has been sentenced after stealing more than $13,000 by altering utility payments made by … more

10/9/14

Settlement in Denenberg case?

An attorney for Nassau County Legislator Dave Denenberg indicated that a settlement between his client and Davidoff Hutcher & Citron — which is suing Denenberg for $3.6 million — may be in the works. more

By Brian Racow | 10/8/14

Colorful parrots strut their stuff, ready to squawk at all who attend the annual event.

Parrots on display

Parrots of all shapes and sizes land at the annual Parrot Expo in Freeport. more

10/8/14

Suspect sought in Freeport shooting

Nassau County police are investigating a shooting that took place Monday evening, Oct. 6, at 9:40 p.m. in Freeport. According to detectives, a 26-year-old man was shot in the back as he was … more

by Laura Schofer | 10/7/14

The escalator at the Rockville Centre station will be replaced by 2016.

New escalators for six LIRR stations

The Metropolitan Transit Authority announced that it will replace six Long Island Rail Road escalators on the Babylon line, including those at Rockville Centre, Baldwin and Freeport. In 2012, all … more

By Rebecca Melnitsky | 10/1/14

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