On the most romantic day of the year, Hempstead Town Clerk Kate Murray presided over the vow renewals of 116 love-struck couples, eight of who hailed from Freeport! A total of 232 Town of Hempstead …
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2/22/24
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Cardiovascular disease is the number one killer of women in the U. S., and Merrick resident Jayne Dickie is trying her best to significantly lower those numbers.
Her efforts come after Dickie, 70, …
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By Janet Prete
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2/22/24
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In the spirit of service and compassion, the Freeport-Merrick Rotary Club recently orchestrated efforts to alleviate food insecurity on Long Island by helping to fill empty food pantries across …
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By Mohammad Rafiq
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2/22/24
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In a vibrant display of community support, Sparkle on Stage Cultural Arts Center hosted a festive Mardi Gras fundraiser on February 10th.
Attendees gathered to celebrate and contribute to the …
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By Mohammad Rafiq
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2/16/24
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It was a milestone previously not thought possible: The property tax rate will not go up for Freeport property owners, and it won’t go up for the 11th consecutive year.
That’s all in this …
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By Mohammad Rafiq
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2/16/24
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Freeport resident David Adamovich, 77, — considered the best knife thrower in the world —didn’t discover his innate talent until he was 50. He worked as a professor of exercise physiology and a …
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By Mohammad Rafiq
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2/16/24
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The dedication and selflessness of emergency medicine physicians often can go unnoticed, but the New York American College of Emergency Physicians is shining a spotlight on those unsung heroes at …
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By Kepherd Daniel
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2/16/24
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Long Islanders experienced snow ranging from five to eight inches today, prompting Freeport Public Schools to close and measures to be taken by the village to mitigate the effects of the inclement weather. …
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By Mohammad Rafiq
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2/13/24
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After a contentious special election, Tom Suozzi has won back his old seat in Congress with 5.8. Despite a vigorous campaign by his Republican opponent Mazi Melesa Pilip, Suozzi’s election …
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By Will Sheeline
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2/13/24
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In a display of technological prowess, nine tech-savvy teams hailing from Freeport High School, J. W. Dodd Middle School, and Caroline G. Atkinson School left a mark on the 9th annual VEX Robotics …
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By Mohammad Rafiq
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2/9/24
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