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The Woodward Wildcats pose with Freeport police and firefighters in celebration of the day’s festivities.

The Woodward Children’s Center hosted a fun basketball game on June 8, uniting students and staff with local fire and police departments, fostering community spirit. more

By Mohammad Rafiq & Avita John | 6/14/24

Joseph Anthony Smith at last year's pride event

Freeport prepares for the second ‘Pride on the Mile’

Pride on the Mile returns to Freeport's Nautical Mile this Saturday, celebrating inclusivity with events like a Pride Carnival, Drag Story Hour, and a Pride Concert. more

By Avita John | 6/14/24

The Roosevelt School District recently celebrated its first class of Roosevelt High School students to receive the New York State Seal of Biliteracy.

Roosevelt kids receive Seal of Biliteracy

In a historic first, 21 Roosevelt High School students earned the New York State Seal of Biliteracy, showcasing their multilingual proficiency. The ceremony celebrated their achievements and highlighted the district's commitment to bilingual education. more

By Mohammad Rafiq | 6/14/24

Global Running Day is celebrated yearly to inspire individuals of all ages and abilities to stay active.

Tiny athletes jog for global Day of Running

Freeport Public Schools' youngest students celebrated Global Running Day at Columbus Avenue ECLC, running laps and tracking progress with popsicle sticks on June 3. more

By Mohammad Rafiq | 6/14/24

The Freeport High School National Honor Society senior class members were recognized for their academic excellence during the annual NHS Senior Recognition Program on May 30. Photographed with the senior class members Superintendent of Schools Dr. Kishore Kuncham (front row left), National Honor Society Adviser Eileen Shultis (front row second left), Board of Education President Maria Jordan-Awalom (front row second right) and administrators.

Freeport honor society recognizes seniors

Freeport High School's NHS honored seniors and inducted new officers on May 30, celebrating their dedication to scholarship, character, leadership, and service. more

By Mohammad Rafiq | 6/14/24

Saying goodbye to our beloved Holy Trinity

Two weeks ago, the Herald reported on the closing of Holy Trinity Episcopal Church. Unfortunately, due to deadlines, I didn’t have a chance to add my comments to the story. My family and I have … more

By Ed Fare | 6/14/24

Biden’s mandate will bring ‘order to the border’

Last week, President Biden signed an executive order shutting off asylum requests and automatically denying migrants entry to the United States when the number of people encountered by American … more

By Tom Suozzi | 6/14/24

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

Congestion pricing punishes commuters

In 2019, the Democratic majorities in the State Senate and Assembly passed the well-known Congestion Pricing Plan. At the time, every Long Island Senate Democrat voted in support of the proposal. The … more

By Patricia Canzoneri-Fitzpatrick | 6/14/24

What, exactly, does it mean to be antisemitic?

In May, the United States House of Representatives overwhelmingly passed an Antisemitism Awareness Act by a vote of 320-91. The bill would require the federal Department of Education’s Office for Civil Rights to use the International Holocaust Remembrance Alliance’s working definition of antisemitism when “investigating complaints of discrimination” against educational programs that receive federal financial assistance. more

By Alan Singer | 6/14/24

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