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Judy Griffin looks to take back the district

Judy Griffin is hoping to reclaim the 21st Assembly District seat this November. The former Assemblywoman from Rockville Centre announced her candidacy last week, expressing a renewed commitment to … more

By Mohammad Rafiq | 3/15/24

Former Assemblywoman Judy Griffin announces her campaign for the 21st Assembly District seat. She will run against incumbent Assemblyman Brian Curran on Election Day in November.

Judy Griffin looks to take back Assembly district

Judy Griffin is hoping to reclaim the 21st Assembly District seat this November. The former Assemblywoman from Rockville Centre announced her candidacy last week, expressing a renewed commitment to … more

By Daniel Offner | 3/13/24

Mireille Taub, a Holocaust survivor from France and a longtime resident of Freeport, spoke at Sanford H. Calhoun High School in Merrick last week, detailing how her family fled to the United States. She also described the experience of her late husband, who lived in parts of occupied and free France during World War II.

Learning about escaping the Holocaust from a survivor

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

By Jordan Vallone | 3/8/24

State Sen. Kevin Thomas has suspended his Congressional campaign after nearly nine months on the campaign trail.

State Sen. Kevin Thomas exits the race

New York state Senator Kevin Thomas announced on Feb. 29, that he will be withdrawing his bid for U.S. Congress. Thomas first announced his campaign for Congress in August, which would require he … more

By Mohammad Rafiq | 3/8/24

Members of the PBA, from left, Officer Brendan Combs, Detective Patrick Franzone, Director of Freeport Housing John Hrvatin, Officer Juan Adames, PBA President Shawn Randall, Detective David Brodsky, and Officers Nicholas Piarulli, Christopher Frey, Jesse Keane and Donnetta Cumberbatch served local seniors.

PBA treats local seniors to fun luncheon

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

By Mohammad Rafiq | 3/8/24

Jose Madera has been a dedicated employee of Mount Sinai South Nassau for over 30 years and is the owner of a local deli.

Curran honors local Dominican leaders

Assemblyman Brian Curran — who represents parts of Freeport — in partnership with the Long Island Dominican Chamber of Commerce, recently organized a special Dominican Independence Event to … more

By Mohammad Rafiq | 3/8/24

State Senator Kevin Thomas bows out of congressional campaign

New York state Senator Kevin Thomas announced on Feb. 29, that he will be withdrawing his bid for U.S. Congress. more

By Daniel Offner | 3/7/24

The NAACP Youth Council and the Black Educators Committee were honored for their commitment to community service at the Freeport Recreation Center as part of the village’s annual Black History Month Celebration.

Two groups honored at Black History Month event

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

By Mohammad Rafiq | 3/7/24

Freeport resident Dante Lennon pleaded guilty on March 5 to several charges related to a fatal 2022 car crash that killed three people and injured three others.

Freeport man pleads guilty to fatal New Hyde Park crash

Dante Lennon, from Freeport, pleaded guilty to aggravated vehicular homicide and manslaughter charges following a devastating drunken high-speed crash in May 2022. more

By Mohammad Rafiq | 3/6/24

More than 3,000 newspapers have closed across the country since 2005, resulting in countless communities losing essential platforms for sharing their stories. The Empire State Local News Coalition intends to reverse that by advancing new legislation and initiatives that would protect jobs, and incentivize small business to advertise.

Coalition formed to advocate for local journalism

A statewide group of local news organizations — comprising of more than 100 newspapers across New York — has launched The Empire State Local News Coalition, a joint advocacy effort to advance a legislative package intended to deliver long-term sustainability to the sector. more

STAFF REPORT | 2/29/24