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Freeport business owners are understanding of the need the average citizen has for a raise right now, but at the same are confident that the minimum wage bump brokered by lawmakers will end up hurting local businesses and passing the cost on to consumers.
Cold reception for minimum wage bump
The minimum hourly wage on Long Island has climbed from $15 to $16 starting this year thanks to a mandate, brokered by lawmakers in Albany and Gov. Kathy Hochul in last year’s budget deal. The … more
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Juan De Leon Collado, who was arrested by members of the Nassau County Police Department on November 6th, pleaded guilty to two felonies - class B and D- and a misdemeanor and has now been sentenced for up to 21 years
Freeport man sentenced for deadly DWI crash
Juan De Leon Collado, of Freeport, was sentenced to up to 21 years in prison for a fatal wrong-way drunk driving collision in Massapequa Park on Nov. 6 2022. Collado, 30, pleaded guilty in … more
Kishore Kuncham, superintendent of the Freeport school district, will retire in August.
Freeport superintendent Kishore Kuncham will retire in August
Kishore Kuncham, renowned for his child-centered approach to education and transformative leadership as the superintendent of the Freeport school district said he wll retire effective Aug. 20. more
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Freshman Madison Harris was part of an all-underclassmen lineup for the Red Devils Jan. 17 when they rolled to a convincing win over Westbury.
Youthful lineup clicks for Freeport
As head coach Meredith Jones watched her Freeport girls’ basketball team take down Westbury Jan. 17 by a final of 54-16, not only did she see it pick up a convincing conference victory to bring its … more
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Freeport village similar to many coastal municipalities is prone to flooding when there is a heavy rain. The catch basins are designed to help mitigate just that flooding.
Inside the village’s catch basin system
Freeport as a coastal village — as residents well know — is prone to flooding when experiencing heavy rain. As such, measures must be taken in order to lessen the effects of harsh weather and … more
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Elementary school students Laike Thompson and Geremy Wassaff Duran visiting one of the wellness centers that is in the district’s eight school buildings.
Freeport schools: a unique approach to mental wellness
The Freeport school district has instituted a range of programs and protocols to enhance mental wellness and ward off mental health problems among its student population, including calming rooms, … more
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Lois Howe, president of the board at the Long Island Arts Council at Freeport, enjoying the company of some mermaids.
Arts council marks its 50th anniversary
The arts have found a local home for the past five decades with the Long Island Arts Council at Freeport. As the organization prepares to celebrate its 50th anniversary this year, board members … more
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The Levy preserve's year-round residents include a herd of Nigerian Dwarf goats. Trees are safe for them to eat.
Say ‘bahhh!’ for Hempstead’s Mulchfest
The Town of Hempstead’s Mulchfest is 4 years strong, and last week, officials gathered at the Norman J. Levy Park and Preserve to announce this year’s festivities — and who this year’s event … more
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MSSN earns rating in maternity care
Mount Sinai South Nassau has earned the “High Performing” rating in maternity care for the second consecutive year, according to the 2024 U.S. News & World Report’s “Best Hospitals for … more
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Long Island Cares Center for Collaborative Assistance in Freeport located at 21 E Sunrise Hwy provided nearly 587,000 meals in 2023
Long Island Cares receives $25,000 grant
Long Island Cares, the food bank responsible that supplies millions of pounds of food each year to Long Islanders in need, and whose busiest food pantry has operated in Freeport since 2010, has … more
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