Wednesday, January 15, 2025
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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.
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By Mohammad Rafiq
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1/10/25
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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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By Mohammad Rafiq
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1/10/25
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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.
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By Hernesto Galdamez
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1/10/25
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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.
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By Mohammad Rafiq
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1/9/25
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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 …
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By Mohammad Rafiq
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1/9/25
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Excelsior Hook & Ladder Company No. 1, the cornerstone of the Freeport Fire Department, commemorates its 150th anniversary with a historical journal capturing its legacy and contributions to community safety since 1874.
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By Mohammad Rafiq
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1/3/25
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Nassau County Legislator Seth Koslow and Pastor Pepper Martin are hosting a Human Trafficking Prevention Symposium on Jan. 9 in Mineola, raising awareness during National Human Trafficking Prevention Month.
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By Mohammad Rafiq
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1/3/25
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The Roosevelt High School Varsity Football team made history this season by competing in Conference 2, earning four wins, playoff advancement, and the Nassau County Coaches Association’s Community Service Award for their philanthropic efforts
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By Mohammad Rafiq
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1/3/25
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Elementary school students in the Roosevelt School District showcased their talents in the district’s annual “Roosevelt on Broadway” event, delivering captivating performances of songs and scenes from beloved Broadway shows.
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By Mohammad Rafiq
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1/3/25
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A lawsuit brought by New York Communities for Change and local voters alleges that Nassau County’s legislative map discriminates against Black, Latino, and Asian voters through gerrymandering, undermining fair representation.
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by Zoe Casselman
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1/3/25
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