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Donna Martin of Freeport was allegedly part of a heroin ring that was smashed by police

Nassau County District Attorney Madeline Singas announced that seven people, including Donna Martin, of Freeport, have been indicted for their alleged involvement in a heroin ring that operated in … more

By Laura Schofer | 6/22/16

Justin Dunn, a native of Freeport, was the New York Mets' first-round selection, No. 19 overall, in the 2016 MLB Draft on June 9.

Mets draft pick has local ties

Justin Dunn of Freeport could be headed for the big leagues. He was selected by the New York Mets in the first round of the 2016 MLB Draft, No. 19 overall, on June 9. Even though he grew up an avid … more

By Laura Schofer and Tony Bellissimo | 6/22/16

Smile for Peace: Dr. Kishore Kuncham with residents on his 100 mile walk through Freeport

Peace begins with a single step

A journey to foster peace, good will and harmony begins with a single step, or in this case, a 100-mile walk through the Village of Freeport. Kishore Kuncham, Freeport’s superintendent of … more

By Laura Schofer | 6/3/16

A Powerful Snapshot of History

Decorated World War II veteran Bernard Rader, of Freeport, endured nearly two months of German captivity in France before he was one of 149 Allied prisoners of war involved in an unprecedented … more

By Laura Schofer | 5/27/16

2016 Nautical Mile Festival and Blues Festival on June 4

The Annual Freeport Nautical Mile & Blues Festival will be on Saturday, June 4 on Woodcleft Avenue in Freeport. This is a family event that includes entertainment, vendors, … more

By Laura Schofer | 5/27/16

This is National Library Week. Visit the Freeport Memorial Library to participate in a variety of programs.

Freeport celebrates National Library Week

National Library Week will be observed April 10-16 with the theme, “Libraries Transform.” The Freeport Memorial Library will participate in this celebration with a variety of programs for … more

By Laura Schofer | 4/13/16

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

At high tide Monday morning, water from the bay came dangerously close to the Chelius house on North Boulevard.

More flooding along the South Shore

When it rains or snows, it floods — as it did in East Rockaway’s Bay Park during high tide Monday morning and again in the evening, when the bay waters sloshed onto North Boulevard, … more

By Laura Schofer and Mary Malloy | 2/10/16

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