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Smiling children pose for the camera before getting back to the Easter fun and celebration.

The Freeport Recreation Center was abuzz with excitement last Sunday as families gathered to partake in the Easter Eggstravaganza, a lively event organized by Long Island Market Events. In its … more

By Mohammad Rafiq | 3/29/24

Liz Comerford is the new director of the Freeport Recreation Center.

Recreation Center welcomes new director Liz Comerford

The Freeport Recreation Center recently promoted Elizabeth “Liz” Comerford to the position of director, effective Jan. 5. As director and the administrative head of the center, Comerford’s … more

By Mohammad Rafiq | 3/15/24

Photos courtesy Joe Higgins Freeport PAL boxers and coaches pose exuberantly during the event. The tournament doubled as an effective way to raise money for charity devoted to battling cancer.

PAL Boxing club raises funds for charity

Last Saturday, the Freeport Police Athletic League Boxing Club held the prestigious Ringmasters Tournament at the Freeport Recreation Center, carrying on a tradition dating back 25 years. … more

By Mohammad Rafiq | 3/15/24

Reilly’s photograph “Climbing on Rainbows” was taken with a toy camera, specifically a plastic twin-lens camera that was mounted on top of her Nikon camera. This type of camera gives a unique effect with light and will be featured in her upcoming photography exhibit.

Toy Camera art unleashes unique vision

Award-winning Merrick photographer Dawn Reilly is set to showcase her latest exhibition, “Just One More, A Photographic Exploration with Toy Cameras”, at the Art Alcove in Freeport in … more

By Mohamed Farghaly | 3/4/23

A youngster takes aim at the hoop during the Elks 2019 Hoop Shoot National Finals. The entire contest was canceled in 2020 by Covid-19 shutdowns.

Elks Hoop Shoot bounces back on Jan. 8 in Freeport

Kids who remember the excitement of the Elks National Hoop Shoot Free Throw Contest should waste no time getting to the Freeport Recreation Center on Jan. 8 to participate once again. more

By Reine Bethany | 1/6/22

The Freeport Recereation Center welcomed Santa Claus, Frost the Snowman and elves for a holiday celebration on Dec. 14.

Santa Claus visits Freeport children

The Freeport Recreation Center welcomed Santa Claus and Frosty the Snow man on Dec. 14 for a festive holiday celebration. Families lined up to get a chance to meet jolly St. Nick and take pictures. more

12/19/19

Nassau County Community College student, Kimberly Mejia, 19, from Hempstead, filled out a job application during the job fair at the Freeport Recreation Center on May 9.

Freeport job fair welcomes potential employees

Grabbing a brochure, Susana Escobar, a DoTerra Essential Oils representative, explained how to launch a small business selling essential oil products to Baldwinite Odelcia Martinez at the annual Job … more

By Nadya Nataly | 5/17/19

At the Village of Freeport’s Black History Month celebration on Tuesday at the Recreation Center, Freeporters, from left, Jimmy Jones, Daryl Kevin Allen, Philip Bristol and Ernest Kight Jr. were honored. National Guard Lt. Col. Norman Easy was also recognized posthumously, and his wife, Nixita, center, accepted the honor.

At Black History Month gala, village honors five for service

Held at the Freeport Recreation Center, the Village of Freeport’s annual Black History Month celebration honored five men who have contributed to Freeport through their service to the community. more

By Nadya Nataly | 2/28/19

The arrows’ 7- and 8-year-old players gathered on the ice for practice. Will Bodine, the league’s director of team development, demonstrated how to properly hold a stick.

Freeport proud home of the Arrows

Twelve-year-old Vincent Palagiano, of North Bellmore, chewed on his green mouth guard and wiped sweat from his brow before he gripped his hockey stick and glided onto the ice to join his teammates. … more

By Nadya Nataly | 2/14/19

Four community-minded people — Robert Wilson, of the Freeport INN, far left; Sharon Payne and Hazel Gibbons, of the Stearns Park Civic Association; and Capt. Giovanny Guerrero, of the Freeport Salvation Army — were recognized for their contributions at the village’s Martin Luther King Jr. celebration at the Freeport Recreation Center on Jan. 19.

‘It takes a village’ in Freeport

The Village of Freeport held its annual celebration to remember the life and legacy of the Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. on Jan. 19 at the Freeport Recreation Center. This year’s event … more

By Nadya Nataly | 1/24/19

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