"Noah Burroughs, a seasoned community leader with a diverse background in public service, education, and athletics, is now vying for a new role: representing his community in the State Assembly. With experience ranging from serving on the Hempstead village board to coaching for the New York Jets, Burroughs brings a unique perspective and a strong commitment to making a difference. Addressing a gathering at Vybez on the Main in Hempstead, Burroughs articulated his motivations for seeking office, emphasizing his dedication to giving back and driving positive change. As he enters the Democratic race for the Assembly seat currently held by Assemblywoman Taylor Darling, Burroughs aims to leverage his expertise and passion to uplift communities across the 18th District. more

Lisa Ortiz: Community-focused leader running for Assembly to address local needs more

Mireille Taub, a Holocaust survivor and a Freeport resident since 1968, and Bernie Furshpan, a second-generation survivor, gave a presentation to students at Merrick’s Sanford H. Calhoun High … more

Freeport School District names Jimmy Jones as new head coach for Freeport High School varsity football, bringing experience and hometown passion to lead the team. more

Rolling River Day Camp sits on five acres along Mill River, which snakes through East Rockaway and Bay Park on the way to East Rockaway Channel. The river can be a friend. It forms an idyllic backdrop for a camp replete with swimming pools, playgrounds and ball fields. It can also be a foe. During a nor’easter in 2010, Tropical Storm Irene in 2011 and Hurricane Sandy in 2012, the river inundated much of the camp, wreaking havoc. more

The village of Freeport honored the Freeport-Roosevelt NAACP Youth Council and the Black Educators Committee for their outstanding contributions as part of its Black History Month Celebration Feb. 28 … more

A Freeport man has pleaded guilty to manslaughter, assault, and other charges related to an August 2023 drunken crash in West Hempstead that resulted in the death of a six-year-old girl. Jorge … more

On Feb. 20, the Freeport Police Benevolent Association orchestrated a heartwarming event by hosting a senior luncheon for the cherished residents of the Freeport Housing Authority. Held at two … more

Freeport's Nautical Mile Festival returned on June 1, transforming the famous strip into a bustling, walkable hub of vendors, live music, and family fun under sunny skies. more

I’ve got a pretty new ankle bracelet. It depicts my four children, with two blue hearts and two pink hearts representing two boys and two girls, and two smaller, dangling blue hearts for my … more