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Edward Tase Jr. President of Firefighters Association of the State of New York, awarded Lt. Petros Mestheneas with a medal honoring the firefighter's heroic actions in April of last year.

Freeport’s Lt. Petros Mestheneas awarded “Firefighter of the Year” for heroic rescue

Lt. Petros Mestheneas of the Freeport Fire Department received the prestigious “Firefighter of the Year” award from the Firefighters Association of the State of New York for his heroic actions during a five-alarm fire in April 2023, where he saved the lives of two fellow firefighters. more

By Mohammad Rafiq | 8/16/24

Q: How Do I Put Your Financial Affairs in Order After the Loss of a Spouse

The passing of a spouse can take a heavy emotional toll on anyone. Especially early on, newly bereaved widows or widowers may find it difficult to get through each day, much less focus on items that … more

Christopher Zarra, CFP®, ChFC®, CFS® | 9/14/17

Town Councilman Chris Carini has died unexpectedly. His district represented areas of Bellmore, Merrick, Wantagh, Seaford and Freeport.

Town Councilman Christopher Carini dies unexpectedly

Town of Hempstead Councilman Chris Carini, who's represented the 5th Councilmanic District since 2019, has died unexpectedly. more

By Jordan Vallone and Charles Shaw | 7/15/24

Chris Schneider, right, a 44-year-old from Seaford, was sworn in as a Hempstead town councilman on Aug. 6, succeeding Chris Carini, who died last month. Former State Sen. Charles Fuschillo, left, swore him in with Schneider's family by his side.

Chris Schneider appointed as Hempstead town councilman, succeeding the late Chris Carini

Chris Schneider, a dedicated community leader from Seaford, has been appointed as the new Hempstead town councilman, filling the seat left vacant by the passing of Chris Carini. Schneider brings years of public service experience to his new role, representing the 5th Councilmanic District. more

By Charles Shaw | 8/16/24

Behind the mask: the flaws in Nassau’s new law

Imagine a law introduced to fight hate and bigotry — yet it is so flawed that it inadvertently shields those very perpetrators from justice. That’s precisely what happened on Aug. 5, when the Nassau County Legislature’s Republican majority pushed through its so-called Mask Transparency Act — a law that, despite its intentions, opens the door to unintended consequences. more

By Seth Koslow | 8/29/24

Managing the Unknown of Surprise Medical Expenses

Major medical expenses can carry a heavy financial toll. And the fact is, all of us are susceptible to an unforeseen medical event. If you experience an accident or injury, cost may be the least of … more

Christopher Zarra, CFP®, ChFC®, CFS® | 1/19/18

What’s behind the decline in O.B.’s shellfish population?

Bill Bleyer warns of the impending collapse of the bay's ecosystem due to declining shellfish populations, highlighting their critical role as keystone species and the urgent need for conservation efforts to prevent irreversible damage more

By Bill Bleyer | 4/12/24

Sophomore Aailyah Grant is part of a youthful roster for the Red Devils, who will look to finish strong in this week’s county championships.

Youthful Freeport on the rise

Freeport’s girls’ track and field team is still young, but it’s relishing the opportunity to grow together with every passing day. On May 13, the Red Devils hosted the Nassau … more

By Justin Joseph | 5/20/24

A plan for the future of the bay

Last in a series of four columns by Friends of the Bay. In three previous columns, I detailed why we believe Oyster Bay is at, or possibly has passed, the verge of ecological collapse, and how … more

By Bill Bleyer | 6/14/24

Chrisopher McBride, right, who seeks to start the new Rotary Eco Club with Michael Staton, who along with McBride helped to put on the preserve clean up.

New South Shore NC Eco Rotary Club aims to lead environmental action in Freeport

Christopher McBride, a dedicated Rotarian and Freeport resident, is spearheading the creation of the South Shore NC Eco Rotary Club, a new environmental initiative focused on revitalizing local green spaces and promoting sustainability across Long Island more

by Avita John and Mohammad Rafiq | 8/16/24

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