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Partly Cloudy Richardson, Dixon capture board seats
Scott Richardson and Sonia Dixon won two open seats on the Freeport school board in Tuesday’s budget vote and trustee election, and residents also gave their approval to the district’s 2023-24 …
Girl Scouts, National Grid partner to empower young girls
The Girl Scouts of Nassau County and National Grid have joined forces to forge a partnership that encourages young girls to embrace energy conservation and sustainability. Members of Freeport …
Freeport firefighter awarded medal of valor
Freeport Fire Department’s Assistant Chief, Anthony Sotira, was recently awarded the Silver Medal of Valor by the Nassau County Fire Commission for his heroic actions in rescuing a victim trapped …
Curran visits Freeport library for pet food drive
Assemblyman Brian Curran visited the Freeport Public Library to drop off pet food donations, and had a meeting with the library’s director, Lee Ann Moltzen, center, and librarian Marilyn Pignataro …
Musically Inclined heats up Sparkle on Stage
The chilly spring night did nothing to cool down the hot music that sizzled at Sparkle on Stage on April 21. The crowd was in for a treat as the local band Musically Inclined took the stage and …
Freeport produces winning mark
The sharp progression of the Freeport girls’ lacrosse program under coach Anabel Lopez nearly produced a second straight playoff appearance in a higher conference. Freeport just missed out …
Freeport gears up for annual Memorial Day parade
The Village of Freeport is gearing up for its annual Memorial Day Parade, set to take place on Monday, May 29 at 10 a.m. The event will feature civic groups, religious organizations, veterans, and …
Freeport-Merrick Rotary in need of essential items
Rotary District 7255, a chapter of the international service organization Rotary, is organizing a District-wide Day of Service on May 20, engaging 54 of its clubs spanning from Montauk to the five …
Long Island Art's Council seeking submissions for second annual Here and Now Art Show
The Long Island Art's Council is calling for submissions for the second annual Here and Now Art Show, a curated exhibition showcasing the talents of older adults aged 60 and above. The exhibition …
Dog that was abandoned in village recovers
Athena, the 4-year-old dog that captured the hearts of many after being found outside the Bobbi and the Strays Animal Shelter in Freeport last July, has made a remarkable recovery since her …
Editorial
A year later, still defending freedom, democracy
The moment Russian President Vladimir Putin marched his forces across the border into neighboring Ukraine, the world was shocked.
Peter King
At the Capitol, it was almost as if I’d never left
Last month I made my first visit to Capitol Hill since Dec. 28, 2020, the day I had cast my final vote on the floor of Congress before my retirement from the House of Representatives.
Op-Ed
Is creativity a thing of the past?
Human civilization has developed side by side with technology — some may say, in competition with it. Technological innovations have diminished the need for workers in jobs requiring . . .
Randi Kreiss
Open to learning new stuff? Jump on my list.
Born with the teaching gene and not likely to recover any time soon: That is my self-diagnosis.