County gives Freeport police department six brand new vehicles

County Executive Bruce Blakeman and Freeport Mayor Robert Kennedy convened at 10:30 for a check presentation in front of new vehicles for which the county provided the village funds. The vehicles …

Mixed media artists to gather in Freeport for networking event

The Long Island Arts Council at Freeport will host a Mixed Media Artists Networking Event on Jan. 14, 2025, at the Sparkle on Stage Cultural Arts Center, providing artists with an opportunity to connect, collaborate, and grow their creative networks.

Siela Bynoe sworn in as first Black state senator to represent Long Island

Siela Bynoe was sworn in as the first Black New York State Senator for Long Island’s 6th District on January 5, 2025, at Westbury High School, with hundreds in attendance.

Gardens at Buffalo to bring new life to old Moxey Rigby site

BOSFA Properties is set to transform the long-vacant Moxey Rigby public housing complex in Freeport into the Gardens at Buffalo, a 200-unit apartment complex offering workforce, senior, and veteran housing by July 2026.

Zion Cathedral hosts vibrant Kwanzaa celebration at Roosevelt Field

Zion Cathedral Church of God in Christ celebrated Kwanzaa on Dec. 31 at Roosevelt Field, blending tradition and unity to honor African American heritage with performances, reflections, and the lighting of the kinara.

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Debra Mulé: In 2025, Nassau must address aging infrastructure

Nassau County has a serious infrastructure problem, which will only get worse if we don’t take decisive action now to address it once and for all.

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Laura Gillen: Bipartisanship is the way forward

When I first decided to run for Congress, I knew the mission was simple: to listen to the concerns of my constituents and to work across the aisle whenever possible to deliver real results for Nassau County.

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Judy Griffin: For our schools, there’s no shortage of challenges

Since the November election, I have been eager to resume my work as the Assemblywoman in District 21 and tackle the tough issues affecting families across Long Island. Most recently, one of my …

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Bruce Blakeman: Safety and affordability must be Nassau’s priorities

As county executive, I have refused to make Nassau a sanctuary county, held the line on taxes even as inflation went through the roof, and brought a common-sense approach to important issues that affect Nassau families.