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Retiree Steve McDougal has been volunteering at Long Island Cares in Freeport for 11 years.

Long Island Cares’ volunteer shines a light on community

April is National Volunteer Month in the U.S., and Stephen McDougal represents a shining example of what that is all about as a dedicated volunteer for the Long Island Cares’ food pantry in Freeport. more

By Mohammad Rafiq | 4/19/24

Judy Griffin looks to take back the district

Judy Griffin is hoping to reclaim the 21st Assembly District seat this November. The former Assemblywoman from Rockville Centre announced her candidacy last week, expressing a renewed commitment to … more

By Mohammad Rafiq | 3/15/24

Jose Madera has been a dedicated employee of Mount Sinai South Nassau for over 30 years and is the owner of a local deli.

Curran honors local Dominican leaders

Assemblyman Brian Curran — who represents parts of Freeport — in partnership with the Long Island Dominican Chamber of Commerce, recently organized a special Dominican Independence Event to … more

By Mohammad Rafiq | 3/8/24

How Near Rockaway became Rockville Centre

The Rockville Centre Historical Society is working with the Herald to provide some of the history of the Village of Rockville Centre. Over the coming months, we will share stories and photos of turn-of-the-century buildings, homes and important village milestones and people. We thought that a good place to start would be to recall how Rockville Centre got its name. more

By Jim Belling | 3/8/24

Rob Hallam said that he felt a calling to expand the food drive beyond his church. He has since collected tens of thousands of meals for people who need help.

Annual ‘People’s Food Drive’ off to a slow start

For the 13th year in a row, Rob Hallam is stacking boxes of food in his living room for the Long Island Council of Churches food pantry in Freeport, the standard operation for his annual People’s … more

By Nicole Formisano | 2/29/24

Aaron L. Scott, left, Marcia Odle-McNair, Mary Rano, and Galvin Bisserup Jr., all members of the Long Island Black Artist Association, at the 55th anniversary exhibition’s opening reception at Westbury Arts.

Exhibit celebrates local Black Artists at Westbury Arts

In celebration of the Long Island Black Artist Association’s 55th anniversary, Westbury Arts is the host of an exhibition that highlights more than five decades of talent from local artists. … more

By Mohammad Rafiq | 2/29/24

Members of the rotary went on a $3000 shopping spree for items with which to buy items for the Nassau Center for Collaborative Assistance.

Rotary donates to L.I. Care’s Freeport pantry

In the spirit of service and compassion, the Freeport-Merrick Rotary Club recently orchestrated efforts to alleviate food insecurity on Long Island by helping to fill empty food pantries across … more

By Mohammad Rafiq | 2/22/24

Long Island experienced over five inches of heavy snowfall beginning overnight on Tuesday

Village faces heavy snowstorm

Long Islanders experienced snow ranging from five to eight inches today, prompting Freeport Public Schools to close and measures to be taken by the village to mitigate the effects of the inclement weather. … more

By Mohammad Rafiq | 2/13/24

Long Island Cares Center for Collaborative Assistance in Freeport located at 21 E Sunrise Hwy provided nearly 587,000 meals in 2023

Long Island Cares receives $25,000 grant

Long Island Cares, the food bank responsible that supplies millions of pounds of food each year to Long Islanders in need, and whose busiest food pantry has operated in Freeport since 2010, has … more

By Mohammad Rafiq | 1/19/24

Conor Kirwan, executive director of Freeport’s Human Resources, far left, with Ladonna Taylor, executive director of the Nassau County Office of Youth Services; Hempstead Town Councilman Chris Carini; Town Supervisor Don Clavin; Town Deputy Supervisor and Senior Councilwoman Dorothy Goosby; the Rev. Eric Mallette, town commissioner of occupational resources; and Freeport Recreation Center Manager Victoria Dinielli.

Rec Center’s Victoria Dinielli steps down

The Freeport Recreation Center has been a hub of activity for village residents of all ages, as well as visitors from around Nassau County, since it opened in 1974. It offers services as far-ranging … more

By Mohammad Rafiq | 1/12/24

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