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Both Nassau County and Freeport Police were present at the scene, eventually pronouncing the threat not credible, with students and teachers allowed back in the building at 10:30a.m.
Freeport High School evacuated after false threat; police confirm no danger
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. more
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Phelan worked as a custodian at Stewart School, in Garden City, for nearly two decades, and began writing there.
Tom Phelan shares stories of Irish boyhood at Garden City event
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. more
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Craig Mercado is the head of Maven Academy Charter School, which recently withdrew it's application to SUNY with the intention of conducting more community outreach before moving forward.
Maven Academy Charter School application withdrawn to build more community support
Plans for the Maven Academy Charter School in Freeport have been put on hold after the application was withdrawn to focus on building stronger community support. Head of the school, Craig Mercado, emphasized the importance of broader outreach before reapplying. more
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Lourdes Taglialatela, program center coordinator and Nichole Rojas, program associate, for the West Nassau Center for Food Assistance & Community Support Valley Stream beam with pride at the opening of the new pantry facility, which will help off-load the demand placed on the Nassau Center for Collaborative Assistance in Freeport. Story, more photos, Page 3.
Long Island Cares opens new food pantry in Valley Stream to soften demand on Freeport location
Long Island Cares has opened a new food pantry in Valley Stream, aiming to alleviate the growing demand at regional pantries, especially in Freeport. The pantry, which had a soft opening on August 19, will hold its official ribbon-cutting on September 10. more
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Nassau County District Attorney Anne Donnelly announced the guilty plea on Sept. 5 along with Breon Peace, United States attorney New York’s Eastern District, and Christie Curtis, Acting Assistant Director in charge of the FBI’s New York Field Office.
Freeport contractor pleads guilty to wire fraud in Hurricane Sandy repair scheme
Alexander Almaraz, owner of Design Concepts Group LLC in Freeport, pled guilty to conspiracy to commit wire fraud in a scheme to defraud homeowners seeking repairs after Hurricane Sandy. Almaraz now faces up to 30 years in prison and must pay restitution to his victims. more
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The trail provides access points along Nassau County’s southern coast, from Woodmere to Massapequa. Above, paddle boaters take in the scenery of the county’s bays.
New water access point on South Shore Blueway Trail completed at Newbridge Road Park
A new water access point at Newbridge Road Park in Bellmore has been completed as part of the South Shore Blueway Trail Plan, offering safe access for human-powered boats and enhancing the connection between Nassau County’s estuary and surrounding recreational spaces. more
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The world must continue to hear us
Sept. 11, 2001, was the most tragic day in American history. It was also our finest hour, a demonstration of our nation’s courage, resilience and undying spirit. more
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Some hits and some errors, but no game-changers — yet
Less than two months before Election Day, it’s anybody’s guess as to who will win the big prize. By the time this reaches print, the two major presidential candidates will have had their debate, which by itself may decide who has earned the label of frontrunner. But there are a few factors that could be deal breakers for former President Donald Trump or Vice President Kamala Harris. more
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Let’s shake on prioritizing sportsmanship
The return of fall scholastic sports on Long Island is the first opportunity of the new school year to remind athletes, coaches, parents and the fans in the stands of the importance of sportsmanship. more
Seeking post-pandemic healing in the woods
A cold wind, as loud as a trumpet, whipped across the summit of Mount Marcy, New York’s highest peak in the Adirondacks, on Aug. 17. I could see only feet in front of me, because the mountain, at 5,344 feet above sea level, was enveloped by clouds. Then a light rain started to patter across the rocky slab at my feet. more
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