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Freeport’s Nautical Mile was underwater after an unusually high tide Tuesday morning, Feb. 9.

Schumer secures funding of Nassau County Back Bays feasibility study

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

By Laura Schofer | 2/15/16

Freeport’s Queens Kay Hill and Kathi Keating.

Royalty reigns in Freeport

Perhaps it is the little girl that lives inside every woman that makes us yearn to wear a crown. The sparkling tiara, worn by a queen, represents womanhood and the power of femininity. The … more

By Laura Schofer | 2/15/16

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

By Laura Schofer | 2/10/16

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

By Laura Schofer | 2/8/16

Freeport Mayor Robert Kennedy and village trustees review the 2016-2017 village budget

No tax increase for Freeport

There will be no increase to village taxes for the third year in a row. The Freeport Village Board of Trustees voted unanimously on Tuesday, Jan. 26, to pass the 2016-2017 village budget for … more

By Laura Schofer | 2/3/16

The stars shine bright in Freeport

Stars, luminous points of light that glitter the night sky, were shining bright in Freeport on Thursday, Jan. 7, when more than a dozen Freeport school alumni – musicians and singers – … more

By Laura Schofer | 2/2/16

Mayor Robert Kennedy, at lectern, was joined by local and state officials on Jan. 11 to urge the governor to transfer the armory to the village for use by the Department of Public Works

Mayor to Governor: Return Freeport Armory to Village

Freeport Mayor Robert Kennedy called upon Governor Cuomo to return the Freeport Armory to the village at a press conference held outside the Armory on Monday. Kennedy wants to relocate the … more

By Laura Schofer | 1/21/16

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

By Laura Schofer | 1/20/16

Lois Howe with some of the decorations that were hung on the Friends of Freeport Christmas Tree

Lois Howes loves Freeport

Lois Howes of Freeport is someone who believes in the goodness of people and in an individual’s ability to make the world a better place. She is dedicated to her family, friends and community … more

By Laura Schofer | 1/5/16

Members of the Kings Wheelchair Basektball team pose with Dodd students and administrators

Take a deep breath and say YES!

Dodd Middle School students are learning more than reading, writing and arithmetic. They are learning how to understand and manage emotions, set and achieve positive goals, feel and show empathy for … more

By Laura Schofer | 12/23/15