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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.

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

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

Johannes Laursen, former Merrick and Bellmore Life publisher, dies at 98

Johannes Laursen, former president of the New York Press Association and publisher of four community newspapers on the South Shore, died on Sept. 18, at age 98. more

9/26/14

Michael Venditto, far left, and David Denenberg, center, candidates for the 8th Senate District seat, talked with business owner Walter Kiernan following a ribbon-cutting for Anthony’s Deli in Wantagh on Aug. 19.

Race heats up for vacant Senate seat

A pair of Nassau County legislators are vying for an open seat in the State Senate, with both candidates recently picking up major endorsements. more

By Andrew Hackmack | 8/27/14

A ride that's all about safety and convenience

Taxi-Taxi, a brand new company based in Freeport, is a culmination of its owners’ ideas. more

8/13/14

Danny Ehrick, at lectern, offered praise for a New York state program that will allow homeowners living in Long Island’s 100-year flood plain to have the cost of elevating their homes fully reimbursed.

State offers funds to elevate homes

After Danny Ehrick’s home flooded in Hurricane Sandy, the 11-year resident of Freeport immediately cleaned his tools. Ehrick said he knew he would need them to gut the first floor of his canal-front home on Florence Avenue. more

By Julie Mansmann | 7/30/14

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