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Stella Lombardi, of Bellmore, had her blood pressure checked by Patricia Carman, a Winthrop University Hospital home care nurse.

Seniors take advantage of Golden Gathering

Seniors came out to a Golden Gathering at the Freeport Recreation Center last Thursday. The event, hosted by New York State Sen. Charles Fuschillo Jr. of Merrick, presented seniors with the opportunity to take advantage of many health programs and services. more

Deirdre Krasula | 11/3/11

this artist’s rendering of the new building to be constructed on the old Brooklyn Waterworks site was revised to reflect the building it is intended to replace, see below. The new structure, five stories high in some places and six in others, will be the largest in Freeport. Baldwin residents in the area worry about traffic congestion, damage to the ecosystem and other concerns.

Waterworks development clears hurdle

An embattled proposal to develop the old Brooklyn Waterworks site on Baldwin’s border with Freeport into a 121-unit, six-story apartment building took a step toward approval with a vote on Oct. 4 by the Freeport Landmarks Preservation Commission. The 4-4 tie was a victory for the project’s developer, Gary Melius, because the commission’s charter requires a majority to vote a proposal down. more

Chris Connolly | 10/13/11

Senator invites seniors to Golden Gathering

New York State Sen. Charles Fuschillo Jr., a Republican from Merrick, is inviting residents to attend his annual Golden Gathering on Thursday, Oct. 27. The Golden Gathering will take place from 9 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. at the Freeport Recreation Center, 130 East Merrick Road in Freeport. more

10/10/11

Day laborer center to host fundraiser

Coloki, Inc., a nonprofit group set up by Merokean Liz O’Shaughnessy to run the Freeport Work Hiring Trailer that aids impoverished day laborers, will host a benefit fundraiser at Mulcahy’s Pub and Concert Hall in Wantagh on Saturday, Nov. 19, from 5 to 9 p.m. more

By Scott Brinton, sbrinton@liherald.com | 10/10/11

Doo wop's best perform at Hofstra this weekend

From classic sounds of rock 'n roll to tunes from the 19th century, there's a variety of concerts on the slate this weekend. Also, the Town of Hempstead's annual beachside festival offers something for everyone, including local bands. more

9/21/11

Wilbur Sanchez, an immigrant day laborer from Nicaragua, tended to the cucumber plants at the Freeport Work Hiring Trailer on a recent Thursday.

Freeport communal garden helps feed day laborers

On a recent sunny Thursday, Wilbur Sanchez spoke in slow, deliberate English as he pointed out vegetables amid the greenery fanning out around him. Sanchez noted the peppers, tomatoes and cucumbers hanging from tall plants in a red box before him. In a second box to his right were chives, oregano and lettuce. In the middle of the garden, watermelon vines looped in all directions. At the back, cornstalks popped out above still more pepper plants. more

By Scott Brinton | 8/3/11

What's happening this weekend on Long Island

Exhibits and more... Body MappingThe exhibit commemorates the opening of the Hofstra North Shore-LIJ School of Medicine at Hofstra University. Works by contemporary artists, Tina Blondell, Giedre … more

7/6/11

Things to do on Long Island

Exhibits and more... Body MappingThe exhibit commemorates the opening of the Hofstra North Shore-LIJ School of Medicine at Hofstra University. Works by contemporary artists, Tina Blondell, Giedre … more

6/15/11

Police seek information in shooting death of Baldwin man

Detectives with the Nassau County Homicide Squad are seeking information about a shooting Wednesday night that killed a 42-year-old Baldwin man. Around 9:40 p.m. on May 18, the Freeport Police … more

5/19/11

Events on Long Island

Exhibits and more... African American DollsA selection of African American dolls from the collection of Freeport artist April Marius are on view, commemorating Black History Month. Through April … more

4/7/11