Columnist

Michael O'Neill: Even if we don’t know any veterans, we still honor them

This week we paused to honor our veterans. I find myself thinking about how we carry that appreciation into the rest of the year.

Editorial

Maxwell Greenberg: Albany must protect Long Islanders from online scams

Increasingly, scammers are reaching potential victims through advertising on social media. Gov. Kathy Hochul and lawmakers in Albany should protect New Yorkers by cracking down on scam ads and requiring platforms to act when they know or have reason to know that fraudulent content is being promoted or displayed.

Columnist

Michael Blitz: I mean . . . absolutely nothing

I mean, have you noticed how many people begin sentences with “I mean”? I mean, it’s everywhere. Athletes, actors, political commentators, game show contestants, interviewers, interviewees. Everybody seems to be meaning something before they’ve said anything. It’s like beginning a conversation by saying, “In other words…”

Former Freeport heroin addict now helps others with their drug battles

After decades of battling an addiction to heroin and other drugs, Julio Martinez, a Freeport resident, now helps others overcome their own addiction demons by leading Narcotics Anonymous meetings at the Freeport Memorial Library.

Laura Toledo wins 46th annual Freeport photo show

Laura Toledo, a chemistry teacher turned photographer, won Best in Show in the Long Island Arts Council at Freeport's Annual Juried Photography Show.

Accomplished actress brings two emotional solo performances to Freeport

Award-winning actress Valerie David brings her solo acts to Sparkle on Stage. One touches on the historical and continued impacts of antisemitism, and the other recounts her battles as a four-time cancer survivor.

This event continued the collaboration efforts of Freeport Public Schools and the Freeport Fire Department.

Firefighters teach Freeport students about fire prevention

New Visions Elementary School welcomed members of the Freeport Fire Department to have them teach students about fire prevention.

Roosevelt High School’s JROTC cadets participated in the American Cancer Society’s Making Strides Against Breast Cancer walk at Jones Beach.

Freeport and Roosevelt junior cadets run and walk for charitable causes

The junior reserve officers programs of the Freeport and Roosevelt high schools participated in two different charities that helped raise funds for admirable causes.

Students at Washington Rose Elementary School learned about Hispanic heritage in the classroom.

Roosevelt students learn about and pay homage to their Hispanic heritage

Students and staff in the Roosevelt school district celebrated Hispanic Heritage Month with various activities and celebrations.

Gala Fresh Baldwin to become Gala Foods; Freeport stores join celebration

Gala Foods is celebrating a name adjustment at its supermarkets in Baldwin this weekend.

Superintendent hosts virtual town hall with Freeport parents

Freeport Superintendent Fia Davis answered questions and addressed some parents' concerns during the first town hall of the school year, which was held online.

Veronica Walters, middle, a business owner and member of Roosevelt’s Board of Education, is the Roosevelt honoree for Business Person of the Year.

Businesswomen win Businessperson of the Year awards for Freeport and Roosevelt

Angie Hernandez, of Freeport, and Veronica Walters, of Roosevelt, are a part of the Nassau Council of Chambers of Commerce's Business People of the Year awardees.