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Immigration has been a contentious topic for the past few years, as the migrant crisis at the southern border has continuously grabbed headlines, prompted intense debate and served as a major policy point for candidates in elections across the nation.
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By Will Sheeline
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9/20/24
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As an elected official representing a coastal community, I am keenly aware of the environmental challenges we face. Our area has endured the direct and often devastating effects of weather-related incidents, and we understand the critical role renewable energy must play in shaping a sustainable future. However, let’s be clear: Any initiative must be approached not just with environmental responsibility, but with the safety and fairness our residents deserve.
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By Patrick Mullaney
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9/20/24
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While the presidential race seems to suck up all the oxygen in the room, however, there are important local issues affecting our daily lives that involve the Nassau County Legislature, and I wanted to share my thoughts on two of them.
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By Howard Kopel
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9/20/24
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As we further emerge from the pandemic, it’s crucial that we address the dual nature of masks: their role in safeguarding health and their potential to conceal nefarious intentions.
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By Samantha Goetz
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9/20/24
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Beyond law enforcement and the military, few professions are so deeply ingrained in one’s soul and evoke such a profound connection that members would choose to be buried in their uniforms. Fire service members’ love for their profession is part of their DNA, and integral to their very being.
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By Frank Leeb
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9/20/24
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An artist’s life can take many twists and turns. Certainly that is the case of Yonia Fain. He reinvented himself repeatedly, yet his dedication to art remained unwavering throughout his 100 years.
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By Danielle Schwab
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9/18/24
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Following a couple of one-goal defeats and a draw, Freeport girls’ soccer got into the win column for the first time this fall with a 1-0 victory over Hempstead last Saturday. Sophomore …
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By Tony Bellissimo
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9/17/24
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Nassau County police have arrested two men from Queens in connection with a string of larcenies at local Home Depot stores, including one in Freeport. Daler Singh, 69, and Gurpreet Singh, 25, were arrested on Sept. 11 after multiple theft incidents between May and August.
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By Mohammad Rafiq
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9/16/24
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Freeport High School was evacuated on the morning of September 12 after a potential threat was reported. After a thorough sweep by the Freeport and Nassau County Police Departments the district said,, the threat was deemed not credible, and students returned to class by 10:30 a.m.
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by Mohammad Rafiq
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9/13/24
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Tom Phelan, a longtime Freeport resident and author, was scheduled to speak at the Garden City Casino on Sept. 11, 2024, sharing stories from his memoir, "We Were Rich and We Didn’t Know It," which reflects on his childhood in rural Ireland.
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By Mohammad Rafiq
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9/13/24
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