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Women of distinction honored at library

Seven women were honored at Freeport Memorial Library for being “women of distinction” at an event attended by State Senator Kevin Thomas, who represents parts of Freeport, on March 7. These … more

By Mohammad Rafiq | 3/22/24

Golf courses added to Lifetime Liberty Pass

The Town of Hempstead officials announced a new program Monday at the Merrick Golf Course that will allow qualifying, disabled veterans to play golf for free, at courses throughout the township. … more

By Jordan Vallone | 3/22/24

DA Anne Donnelly gave a release regarding the alleged fraudulent activities of a Freeport woman.

Freeport women arrested for allegedly collecting more than $48k in Social Security benefits fraudulently

Freeport women arrested for allegedly collecting more than $48k in Social Security benefits fraudulently. Alexandria Sobrane, 46, of Freeport, was arrested on Tuesday, and charged with grand … more

By Mohammad Rafiq | 3/21/24

Looking for a job? There’s many to be offered at the upcoming fair, on March 21 between 9:30 a.m. and 3:30 p.m., at the Freeport Recreation Center on East Merrick Road.

Find a job at Hempstead’s town job fair

The Town of Hempstead is gearing up once again to a job fair — this one scheduled for Thursday, March 21 at the Freeport Recreation Center. Appointments are already filling up for the event, set … more

By Mohammad Rafiq | 3/15/24

Liz Comerford is the new director of the Freeport Recreation Center.

Recreation Center welcomes new director Liz Comerford

The Freeport Recreation Center recently promoted Elizabeth “Liz” Comerford to the position of director, effective Jan. 5. As director and the administrative head of the center, Comerford’s … more

By Mohammad Rafiq | 3/15/24

Executive director and Rising Stars alum Dan Gimpel poses in the rising star facility.

Rising Stars celebrates grand opening

Rising Stars, a long-standing not-for-profit provider of youth programs celebrated the grand opening of its first official home location in Freeport on March 5. Originally founded as a summer … more

By Mohammad Rafiq | 3/15/24

Photos courtesy Joe Higgins Freeport PAL boxers and coaches pose exuberantly during the event. The tournament doubled as an effective way to raise money for charity devoted to battling cancer.

PAL Boxing club raises funds for charity

Last Saturday, the Freeport Police Athletic League Boxing Club held the prestigious Ringmasters Tournament at the Freeport Recreation Center, carrying on a tradition dating back 25 years. … more

By Mohammad Rafiq | 3/15/24

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