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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

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

U.S. Rep. George Santos walks out of the courthouse in Central Islip on Wednesday after pleading not guilty to multiple federal charges including wire fraud and money laundering.

George Santos charged with wire fraud, money laundering

U.S. Rep. George Santos was arrested this morning, turning himself in on a 13-count indictment accusing him of wire fraud, money laundering, theft of public funds, and making materially false statements to the U.S. House of Representatives, where he serves. more

STAFF REPORT | 5/10/23

Donnetta Cumberbatch, left, the community affairs officer for the Freeport Police Department, was recognized by County Legislator Debra Mulé during Women’s History Month.

Legislator Mulé honors community leaders

In observance of March as Women’s History Month, Nassau County Legislator Debra Mulé honored four outstanding women for their contributions to the community and their steadfast commitment to the … more

By Mohamed Farghaly | 5/7/23

Participants in the Green Army’s Earth Day cleanup at Brookside Preserve dressed accordingly, and wielded litter-nabbing implements and garbage bags.

‘Green Army’ hosts cleanup at Brookside in Freeport

A small but mighty group of volunteers, wearing gloves and armed with garbage bags, gathered to clean up the Brookside Preserve in Freeport last Saturday — Earth Day — to make it a little … more

By Mohamed Farghaly | 4/30/23

Freeport Mayor Robert T. Kennedy shares updates on the village’s progress with the Chamber of Commerce during a breakfast meeting at Freeport Recreation Center.

Mayor touts the village’s achievements

Freeport Mayor Robert T. Kennedy and Trustee Jorge Martinez focused on fiscal responsibility and reduced crime in their address to the Freeport Chamber of Commerce. During a breakfast meeting … more

By Mohamed Farghaly | 4/23/23

Legislator Kevan Abrahams reads to children at the Uniondale Early Childcare Center during an event in 2006.

Nassau County minority leader will not seek re-election

The Nassau County Legislature’s minority leader, Kevan Abrahams, of Freeport, will not seeking re-election after more than two decades in Mineola. His current two-year term will come to a close on … more

By Mohamed Farghaly | 4/23/23

Trustees Martinez and Squeri sworn in for second term at Village of Freeport Board Meeting after successful re-election.

Village Trustees sworn in during board meeting

During the Village of Freeport Board Meeting on April 3, 2023, Trustees Jorge A. Martinez and Christopher L. Squeri were sworn in for their new terms as Village Trustees. This comes after they were … more

By Mohamed Farghaly | 4/23/23

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

Mayor leads infrastructure overhaul

Behold a glimpse of the diligent efforts by the Freeport municipality as Mayor Robert Kennedy personally supervises various ongoing projects within the village. Notably, on Norton Street, a team of … more

By Mohamed Farghaly | 4/9/23

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