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Sonia Dixon, who was elected to the school board, has over 20 years of experience as a volunteer with Freeport youth, and currently serves on the executive board of the Nassau Region PTA. She aims to prioritize community engagement in board activities

Richardson, Dixon capture Freeport school board seats

Scott Richardson and Sonia Dixon won two open seats on the Freeport school board in Tuesday’s budget vote and trustee election, and residents also gave their approval to the district’s 2023-24 … more

By Mohamed Farghaly | 5/21/23

Girl Scouts of Nassau County and National Grid are partnering to empower young girls to excel in STEM fields and embrace energy conservation and sustainability. The Project C program, which encourages girls to engage in community work, has already enabled over 270 scouts to earn patches in four essential pillars of the initiative.

Girl Scouts, National Grid partner to empower young girls

The Girl Scouts of Nassau County and National Grid have joined forces to forge a partnership that encourages young girls to embrace energy conservation and sustainability. Members of Freeport … more

By Mohamed Farghaly | 5/21/23

Freeport Mayor Robert Kennedy alongside Assistant Chief, Anthony Sotira who was proudly presented the Silver Medal of Valor by the Nassau County Fire Commission for his heroic actions during a fire rescue last November.

Freeport firefighter awarded medal of valor

Freeport Fire Department’s Assistant Chief, Anthony Sotira, was recently awarded the Silver Medal of Valor by the Nassau County Fire Commission for his heroic actions in rescuing a victim trapped … more

By Mohamed Farghaly | 5/21/23

Michael Smith, a member of Musically Inclined, plays the guitar during their performance on April 21.

Musically Inclined heats up Sparkle on Stage

The chilly spring night did nothing to cool down the hot music that sizzled at Sparkle on Stage on April 21. The crowd was in for a treat as the local band Musically Inclined took the stage and … more

By Mohamed Farghaly | 5/21/23

Curran visits Freeport library for pet food drive

Assemblyman Brian Curran visited the Freeport Public Library to drop off pet food donations, and had a meeting with the library’s director, Lee Ann Moltzen, center, and librarian Marilyn Pignataro … more

By Mohamed Farghaly | 5/21/23

Richardson, Dixon capture board seats

Scott Richardson and Sonia Dixon won two open seats on the Freeport school board in Tuesday’s budget vote and trustee election, and residents also gave their approval to the district’s 2023-24 … more

By Mohamed Farghaly | 5/18/23

Benjamin Fernandez, Aliza’s Rodriguez and Mason Espinal took part in the Teddy Bear Clinic, sponsored by Mount Sinai-South Nassau hospital, where they learned about hospital visits and medical procedures.

Teddy Bear Clinic engages kindergartners

Kindergarten students from Freeport Public Schools brought their beloved stuffed animals and teddy bears to a special Teddy Bear Clinic April 28, hosted by Mount Sinai-South Nassau Hospital, where … more

By Mohamed Farghaly | 5/14/23

The Freeport school district’s proposed budget for 2023-24 is just under $238.8 million, an increase of slightly more than $29 million over the current year, and there is no tax levy increase. The district saved taxpayers money through refinancing, completed $29.2 million in capital projects, received funding from the American Rescue Plan Act, and planned upgrades for security, HVAC systems, athletics, and various learning spaces. Above, Superintendent Kishore Kuncham at last year’s superintendents conference.

Meet the Freeport school board candidates

Get ready, Freeport residents, because it’s almost time for the Board of Education election on May 16. This year there are five candidates vying for two seats on the board. Residents will also have … more

By Mohamed Farghaly | 5/14/23

Man arrested in Freeport last July is indicted in fatal crash

Corey Henson, 32, of Centereach has been indicted on charges that he struck and killed 30-year-old Dodanim Emanuel Chavez, of Island Park, while driving drunk last July 11, and fled the scene. … more

By Karina Kovac | 5/14/23

The Freeport High School Select Chorale performed at the 2023 National School Boards Association conference.

Freeport chorale students perform at conference

The Freeport High School Select Chorale was invited to perform at the culmination of the 2023 National School Boards Association conference, which was held in Orlando, Florida. The NSBA selection … more

By Mohamed Farghaly | 5/14/23