Freeport legend Al Grover reflects on record-breaking transatlantic journey

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 students join Lido Beach cleanup effort

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.

Ulysses Byas Elementary students launch hurricane relief drive

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.

Moore 4 You offers Thanksgiving meals for Freeport community

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.

Freeport Sparks PTO hosts Thanksgiving feast to celebrate community unity

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.

A life steeped in tradition

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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Nick Buglione: No matter who’s president, L.I.’s middle class struggles

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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Taylor Darling: A farewell, but the journey continues

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.