We are living in the midst of a climate emergency, with the expectation that conditions will significantly worsen in the near future. In January, NASA and the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration confirmed that 2023 was the hottest year ever recorded. In New York state, climate change is impacting the environment, society and the economy as extreme weather events increase in frequency and intensity. Floods are more frequent, and the growing season for crops is changing. Climate disasters have cost the northeastern United States over $80 billion since 1980.
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By Alan Singer
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3/1/24
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My wife and I know a successful young couple who live in a spacious Manhattan apartment. They have lots of dining and entertainment options, a doorman and great views of a park. Best of all, they roll out of bed, hop on a subway and they’re at the office in a matter of minutes. They’ve got it made, yet everyone’s debating how long it will be before they move to Long Island.
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By Jack Martins
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3/1/24
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A statewide group of local news organizations — comprising of more than 100 newspapers across New York — has launched The Empire State Local News Coalition, a joint advocacy effort to advance a legislative package intended to deliver long-term sustainability to the sector.
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STAFF REPORT
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2/29/24
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For the 13th year in a row, Rob Hallam is stacking boxes of food in his living room for the Long Island Council of Churches food pantry in Freeport, the standard operation for his annual People’s …
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By Nicole Formisano
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2/29/24
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In celebration of the Long Island Black Artist Association’s 55th anniversary, Westbury Arts is the host of an exhibition that highlights more than five decades of talent from local artists. …
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By Mohammad Rafiq
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2/29/24
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Brian Snyder, the science research teacher at Freeport High School, has been awarded a grant from the Society of Science, which is devoted to the promotion of science and the vital role that science …
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By Mohammad Rafiq
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2/29/24
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February proved to be a month of triumph and success for Freeport High School varsity athletes and their dedicated coaches. Superintendent of Schools Dr. Kishore Kuncham commended the athletes for …
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By Mohammad Rafiq
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2/29/24
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Anticipation is building in Freeport as residents gear up for a night of historical enlightenment and trivia fun at Jeremy’s Ale House on the Nautical Mile. Scheduled for the March 12, this event …
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By Mohammad Rafiq
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2/29/24
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George Moore, an NYPD detective who lives in Freeport, was indicted on 10 counts for the August 2023 crash on the Meadowbrook State Parkway that injured two women.
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By Mohammad Rafiq
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2/28/24
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Regina Feeney loves Freeport — so much so that she’s dedicated a substantial part of her career to archiving and digitizing the village’s history, and assembling virtually an entire …
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By Mohammad Rafiq
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2/23/24
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