Renowned photographer Anthony Barboza’s work showcased at Freeport Art Alcove for Black History Month

The Long Island Arts Council at Freeport will honor Black History Month with an exclusive exhibition of world-renowned photographer Anthony Barboza at the Freeport Recreation Center’s Art Alcove.

Freeport-Merrick Rotary Club hosts free tax seminar

The Freeport-Merrick Rotary Club is offering free tax seminars in early February at the Freeport Memorial Library and Merrick Library to provide expert guidance on tax filing, property tax grievances, and retirement planning. The first session will take place at the Freeport library on Feb. 6 from 7 to 8:30 p.m.

Freeport man sentenced to jail for dogfighting crimes

A Freeport man, Lonnie Poindexter, 56, has been sentenced to six months in jail and five years’ probation after pleading guilty to breeding and selling pit bulls for dogfighting purposes, following a multi-year investigation by Nassau County authorities.

New Visions School Celebrates Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. with Ceremony and Awards

New Visions School students and staff honored Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. on Jan. 17 with performances and reflections, culminating in the presentation of the annual MLK Peace Award to a deserving student who exemplifies his values of leadership and peace.

Archer Street Elementary School announces new principal

Manoucka Daniels was announced by Freeport Public Schools as the new principal of Archer Street School. Daniels looks to foster a culture of achievement, inclusivity, and joy in learning for her students.

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Jordan Vallone: Conspiracy has no place after tragedy

For those unfamiliar with the scale of destruction, the fires that began igniting near Los Angeles in early January have scorched over 40,000 acres, claimed at least 27 lives, injured more than 20 people and destroyed over 15,000 structures.

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Monique Darrisaw-Akil: America’s literacy crisis is everyone’s responsibility

What if I told you that the next pandemic is around the corner, but is totally preventable? Wouldn’t you muster all your resources to stop it? That’s what is happening in America now when …

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Michaelle Solages: A new path forward for Long Island transportation

Long Island is a place of endless potential, where communities with rich histories thrive in scenic landscapes. Our ability to sustain this prosperity is at risk, however, due to a glaring issue: outdated and insufficient transportation infrastructure.

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Bruce Blakeman: Safety and affordability must be Nassau’s priorities

As county executive, I have refused to make Nassau a sanctuary county, held the line on taxes even as inflation went through the roof, and brought a common-sense approach to important issues that affect Nassau families.