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Panelists at the League of Women Voters of Central Nassau event, hosted by the Freeport Memorial Library last Friday, discussed women’s issues and the state Equal Rights Amendment. From left were Susan Cushman, Anna Georgoulas, Sharon McDermott, Dr. Nellie Taylor-Walthrust, a co-founder of the Birth Justice Warrior Project, and Martine Hackett, an associate professor of health at Hofstra University.

Reproductive rights and equality for all

The Freeport Memorial Library hosted a detailed, lively panel discussion last Friday, connecting women’s reproductive rights to the New York State Equal Rights Amendment. The program was … more

By Reine Bethany | 3/22/24

The Legends’ Ball Planning Committee poses for a photo: Phillip Bristol, left, Dr. Wendy Jackson, treasurer Arlene Blaize-Easter, membership chair and Legends Ball co-chair Angela Dickens, Tiffany Grimes, Claretha Richardson, community liaison, Cynthia McManus, Saundra Wilson, Dr. Linda Batson, IT admin John Udaze, vice president Vashti Burke.

Black Educators Committee has a ball

Verdi’s, a premier catering hall in Westbury, was the venue for the sixth annual Legends Ball hosted by the Freeport Black Educator’s Committee on March 16. The theme for this year’s event … more

By Mohammad Rafiq | 3/22/24

Women of distinction honored at library

Seven women were honored at Freeport Memorial Library for being “women of distinction” at an event attended by State Senator Kevin Thomas, who represents parts of Freeport, on March 7. These … more

By Mohammad Rafiq | 3/22/24

Golf courses added to Lifetime Liberty Pass

The Town of Hempstead officials announced a new program Monday at the Merrick Golf Course that will allow qualifying, disabled veterans to play golf for free, at courses throughout the township. … more

By Jordan Vallone | 3/22/24

DA Anne Donnelly gave a release regarding the alleged fraudulent activities of a Freeport woman.

Freeport women arrested for allegedly collecting more than $48k in Social Security benefits fraudulently

Freeport women arrested for allegedly collecting more than $48k in Social Security benefits fraudulently. Alexandria Sobrane, 46, of Freeport, was arrested on Tuesday, and charged with grand … more

By Mohammad Rafiq | 3/21/24

Midfielder Rory Jones is off to a strong start for the Pride with 16 goals through seven games, including eight in the season opener.

Hofstra aims for conference tournament

After just missing out on reaching its postseason conference tournament for a second straight year, the Hofstra men’s lacrosse team is sharply focused on extending its 2024 season into the … more

By Andrew Coen | 3/18/24

Grad student Taylor Mennella is off to a sizzling start for the Pride with 29 points through seven games.

Hofstra seeks CAA playoff berth

After an up and down non-conference schedule, Hofstra women’s lacrosse gets a chance to hit the reset button with the start of conference play. Hofstra entered the start of the Coastal … more

By Andrew Coen | 3/18/24

Looking for a job? There’s many to be offered at the upcoming fair, on March 21 between 9:30 a.m. and 3:30 p.m., at the Freeport Recreation Center on East Merrick Road.

Find a job at Hempstead’s town job fair

The Town of Hempstead is gearing up once again to a job fair — this one scheduled for Thursday, March 21 at the Freeport Recreation Center. Appointments are already filling up for the event, set … more

By Mohammad Rafiq | 3/15/24

Liz Comerford is the new director of the Freeport Recreation Center.

Recreation Center welcomes new director Liz Comerford

The Freeport Recreation Center recently promoted Elizabeth “Liz” Comerford to the position of director, effective Jan. 5. As director and the administrative head of the center, Comerford’s … more

By Mohammad Rafiq | 3/15/24

Executive director and Rising Stars alum Dan Gimpel poses in the rising star facility.

Rising Stars celebrates grand opening

Rising Stars, a long-standing not-for-profit provider of youth programs celebrated the grand opening of its first official home location in Freeport on March 5. Originally founded as a summer … more

By Mohammad Rafiq | 3/15/24

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