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Freeport Mayor Bill White greeted President Ronald Reagan at a mayors’ reception in the early 1980s. The former mayor died on May 14. He was 96.

Former Mayor William H. White, who led Freeport for 12 years, dies

Former Freeport Mayor William H. “Bill” White died on May 14, surrounded by his family, in Pinehurst, North Carolina. He was 98. “My father lived an extraordinary and full life,” his son … more

By Mohamed Farghaly | 5/28/23

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

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

Ben Jackson receiving food donations for Operation Hunger Smash, which feeds veterans.

Veteran’s food drive in Baldwin

A truck full of non-perishable goods was collected for veterans a few weeks ago with more expected to be donated in the coming weeks. Ben Jackson, a Freeport resident, along with his wife Jennifer … more

By Ben Fiebert | 5/7/23

Hundreds came out to support Mount Sinai South Nassau Hospital during its annual fundraising golf outing last year at The Seawane Club in Hewlett Harbor. This year’s event not only returns to Seawane, but will be played at the Rockaway Hunting Club in Lawrence, and the Rockville Links Club in Rockville Centre as well.

Long Island’s largest hospital fundraiser tees off May 15

There’s nothing bigger on Long Island — at least as far as annual hospital golf fundraiser goes, and it kicks off Monday, May 15 at three Nassau County courses. Sponsored by Mount … more

By James Bernstein | 4/24/23

The state’s cannabis control board recently approved nearly 100 more conditional cannabis dispensary licenses, with 23 coming to Long Island. But don’t expect too many to pop up in your neighborhood — if any.

More marijuana licenses coming, but not so much here

There are nearly two-dozen more conditional cannabis dispensary licenses on their way to Long Island. But thanks to local pushback in a number of Nassau County communities, chances are very low one … more

By Brendan Carpenter | 4/18/23

Laurie Berkner returns to Long Island with her fantastic family-friendly show at The Space in Westbury on April 30.

Rockin' on with the Kids

She remains at the top of the children’s entertainment scene. Acclaimed as the “The Adele of the preschool crowd” or the “Queen of kindie rock,” Laurie Berkner is an industry unto herself. The first recording artist to perform in music videos on Nick Jr., her original songs, music videos, books, and three original off-Broadway musicals have made her ubiquitous in American households. more

By Karen Bloom | 4/12/23

Andy Butera is honored by the East Meadow Fire Department and American Legion Post 1082, in a photo that helped photo Tim Baker win an award from the New York Press Association over the weekend.

Herald wins nine state awards, including best sports feature

Herald Community Newspapers took home nine state awards at the New York Press Association’s annual Better Newspaper Contest over the weekend in Albany. more

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