Saturday, December 7, 2024
A fire that started in a two-story mixed use building on Broadway by Rosedale Avenue near 1 a.m. on Dec. 5 has displaced 17 people.
Freeport’s Moore 4 You Community Development Center hosted its second annual “Giving U Moore on Thanksgiving” event, serving over 150 meals and wellness bags to individuals and families in need, while fostering a sense of community and belonging.
Students and staff from Freeport’s Archer Street and Bayview Avenue elementary schools raised over $4,000 for the American Red Cross and Make-a-Wish Foundation during their annual Turkey Trot events, embodying the spirit of Thanksgiving.
Perfecting Faith Church in Freeport welcomed 300 guests to its 15th annual Thanksgiving feast, providing fine dining, free shopping, and haircuts in a heartfelt celebration of community and gratitude.
The annual Holiday Boat Parade, a cherished Freeport tradition, will light up the Nautical Mile on Saturday evening, Dec. 7, featuring festive tree lightings, decorated vessels, and community celebrations.
Freeport icon Al Grover, the first to cross the Atlantic in an outboard-powered boat, shared his extraordinary story at Sparkle on Stage, revisiting his 1985 Guinness World Record and his deep ties to Freeport's maritime history.
Freeport High School students joined 168 volunteers at Lido Beach Town Park for a cleanup organized by the Town of Hempstead and the Atlantic Marine Conservation Society, collecting 241 pounds of trash in a bid to protect local beaches and marine life.
Fourth-grade students at Ulysses Byas Elementary School in Roosevelt demonstrated compassion and leadership by organizing a donation drive to support Hurricane Helene victims, collecting essential supplies and raising $400 for relief efforts.
Freeport nonprofit Moore 4 You will host its second annual Thanksgiving meal event on Nov. 28, providing warm holiday meals and wellness bags to community members in need.
The Freeport Sparks PTO brought the community together for its annual Thanksgiving Feast at Columbus Avenue School, serving 120 attendees with contributions from 13 local businesses and celebrating the spirit of gratitude and togetherness.
In January 1972, 7-year-old Gerardo Filippone and his family arrived at Kennedy Airport. Gerardo, who came from Frigento, Italy, a small town outside Naples, had never seen a big city before.
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It doesn’t matter who’s in the White House — our lives here on Long Island are not going to get any easier.
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As I prepare to step down from my role as Assemblywoman for the 18th District, I reflect with both pride and gratitude on the progress we have made, as well as the important work that lies ahead.