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Eighth-grader Jerelyn Arevalo, center, is already making her mark at the varsity level and scored her first goal Sept. 7 against Baldwin.

Following a couple of one-goal defeats and a draw, Freeport girls’ soccer got into the win column for the first time this fall with a 1-0 victory over Hempstead last Saturday. Sophomore … more

By Tony Bellissimo | 9/17/24

Daler Singh, 69, and Gurpreet Singh, 25, both of Queens allegedly stole items from the Home Depot on Sunrise Highway in Freeport.

Two Queens men arrested for multiple larcenies in Nassau County

Nassau County police have arrested two men from Queens in connection with a string of larcenies at local Home Depot stores, including one in Freeport. Daler Singh, 69, and Gurpreet Singh, 25, were arrested on Sept. 11 after multiple theft incidents between May and August. more

By Mohammad Rafiq | 9/16/24

Both Nassau County and Freeport Police were present at the scene, eventually pronouncing the threat not credible, with students and teachers allowed back in the building at 10:30a.m.

Freeport High School evacuated after false threat; police confirm no danger

Freeport High School was evacuated on the morning of September 12 after a potential threat was reported. After a thorough sweep by the Freeport and Nassau County Police Departments the district said,, the threat was deemed not credible, and students returned to class by 10:30 a.m. more

by Mohammad Rafiq | 9/13/24

Phelan worked as a custodian at Stewart School, in Garden City, for nearly two decades, and began writing there.

Tom Phelan shares stories of Irish boyhood at Garden City event

Tom Phelan, a longtime Freeport resident and author, was scheduled to speak at the Garden City Casino on Sept. 11, 2024, sharing stories from his memoir, "We Were Rich and We Didn’t Know It," which reflects on his childhood in rural Ireland. more

By Mohammad Rafiq | 9/13/24

Craig Mercado is the head of Maven Academy Charter School, which recently withdrew it's application to SUNY with the intention of conducting more community outreach before moving forward.

Maven Academy Charter School application withdrawn to build more community support

Plans for the Maven Academy Charter School in Freeport have been put on hold after the application was withdrawn to focus on building stronger community support. Head of the school, Craig Mercado, emphasized the importance of broader outreach before reapplying. more

By Mohammad Rafiq | 9/13/24

Lourdes Taglialatela, program center coordinator and Nichole Rojas, program associate, for the West Nassau Center for Food Assistance & Community Support Valley Stream beam with pride at the opening of the new pantry facility, which will help off-load the demand placed on the Nassau Center for Collaborative Assistance in Freeport. Story, more photos, Page 3.

Long Island Cares opens new food pantry in Valley Stream to soften demand on Freeport location

Long Island Cares has opened a new food pantry in Valley Stream, aiming to alleviate the growing demand at regional pantries, especially in Freeport. The pantry, which had a soft opening on August 19, will hold its official ribbon-cutting on September 10. more

By Angelina Zingariello | 9/13/24

Nassau County District Attorney Anne Donnelly announced the guilty plea on Sept. 5 along with Breon Peace, United States attorney New York’s Eastern District, and Christie Curtis, Acting Assistant Director in charge of the FBI’s New York Field Office.

Freeport contractor pleads guilty to wire fraud in Hurricane Sandy repair scheme

Alexander Almaraz, owner of Design Concepts Group LLC in Freeport, pled guilty to conspiracy to commit wire fraud in a scheme to defraud homeowners seeking repairs after Hurricane Sandy. Almaraz now faces up to 30 years in prison and must pay restitution to his victims. more

By Mohammad Rafiq | 9/13/24

The trail provides access points along Nassau County’s southern coast, from Woodmere to Massapequa. Above, paddle boaters take in the scenery of the county’s bays.

New water access point on South Shore Blueway Trail completed at Newbridge Road Park

A new water access point at Newbridge Road Park in Bellmore has been completed as part of the South Shore Blueway Trail Plan, offering safe access for human-powered boats and enhancing the connection between Nassau County’s estuary and surrounding recreational spaces. more

By Jordan Vallone | 9/13/24

Raymond Mcguire and other Freeport firefighters salute those brave men and all those who lost their lives on Sept. 11, 2001.

Freeport honors firefighters, others who died in Sept. 11 attacks

On September 11, 2024, Freeport held a solemn ceremony at Bayview Fire Hose Company No. 3 to honor local firefighters and others who lost their lives during and after the 9/11 attacks. more

By Mohammad Rafiq | 9/12/24

Senior forward Lucca Noboa is a returning All-County selection looking to lead the Red Devils back to the Class AAA playoffs following an 8-win season.

Freeport seeks return to playoffs

After reaching the playoffs for the first time in three seasons, Freeport boys’ soccer is looking to once again earn a postseason appearance competing in a challenging league featuring Nassau … more

By Andrew Coen | 9/9/24

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