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Mostly Cloudy Hispanic Heritage at library
When the Freeport Memorial Library celebrates Hispanic Heritage Month, it’s much more than books and posters. The 20th annual event last Sunday immersed attendees in the culture, with food, dancing …
Freeport native stars in West Coast production of ‘Company’
Freeport native Emily Acosta, who now lives in the Bay Area, will play Sarah in a staging of the award-winning musical “Company” by the South Bay Musical Theatre in Saratoga, …
Freeport seeks another playoff run
The Freeport boys’ soccer team is looking to extend its postseason streak with a young team this fall. The Red Devils, who graduated 14 seniors from last season’s 8-3-4 team that …
The De La Salle School in Freeport turns 21
The De La Salle School in Freeport welcomed 60 young men for their 2022-2023 academic year on Sept. 6, kicking off the institution’s 21st anniversary. The school serves …
National Grid volunteers at Recreation Center
Mayor Robert Kennedy and Recreation Center Director Victoria Dinielli met with National Grid employees who volunteered to help with various projects at the Recreation Center. The 29 staffers were …
Freeport housing
Conditions at the new Moxey Rigby warrant change
Though the exterior of the Moxey A. Rigby public housing complex is pleasantly airy, the inconvenient design of its grounds, and the sluggish pace of repairs after a fire followed by water damage in Sept. 2021, have contributed to tenant discontent.
Freeport education
The Freeport Schools Summer Arts Academy goes around the world
Instruments blared and unique artwork was displayed as the Freeport School District hosted its annual Summer Festival of the Arts live in the Freeport High School Performing Arts Center.
Freeport crime
Freeport man indicted, arraigned on dogfighting charges
Nassau County District Attorney Anne T. Donnelly has announced that a Freeport man who allegedly bred and sold pit bulls for use in dogfighting has been indicted by a Nassau County grand jury.
Freeport Crime
Freeport woman arraigned for criminally negligent homicide
The office of Nassau County District Attorney Anne Donnelly announced the arraignment on July 26 of Freeport resident Kathleen Donnelly (no relation to DA Donnelly).
Editorial
Protect democracy: Become an election protector
During the dog days of summer, many people are more apt to relax on vacation than to think about whom they plan to vote for in the upcoming elections, never mind how they can help ensure voters’ rights at the polling place.
Op-Ed
Where’s the county’s plan for opioid settlement funds?
Nassau County’s ongoing mission to address the opioid addiction crisis is one of the most important and most heart-wrenching issues I contend with . . .
Jerry Kremer
Courage is too rare a commodity these days
One of my all-time favorite books was written by the late President John F. Kennedy in 1956, four years before he became president. The book, “Profiles in Courage” . . .
Randi Kreiss
Governor DeSantis: Teachers need to be educated
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis’s plan to allow U.S. veterans to teach in Florida classrooms is a terrific concept — if and when the veterans earn bachelor’s degrees and complete teacher training programs.