“Closed” is a sign we see all too often these days, and it’s become a hyperbolic symbol for the current business climate in our state. With National Independent Retailer Month — July — behind us, it’s easy to shift our focus away from supporting small businesses until next year. But given the vital role those businesses play in our communities, especially as many face collapse, we must remain attentive.
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By Ed Ra
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8/16/24
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Darryl Goins, 64, of Freeport, was arrested after allegedly assaulting and threatening a woman with a firearm in Roosevelt on Aug. 14, 2024. Goins faces multiple charges, including menacing, assault, and criminal possession of a firearm.
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By Mohammad Rafiq
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8/15/24
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Old Westbury Gardens lush grounds fill once again with those unmistakable bagpipe sounds and spectacle during a revamped edition of its annual summer festival, on Aug. 24.
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By Danielle Schwab
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8/14/24
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Freeport co-op shareholders demand changes in board oversight and governance, citing frustration with transparency and accountability, and call for new legislation.
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By Mohammad Rafiq
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8/9/24
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A special election on Nov. 5 will decide the successor of Chris Carini in Hempstead's 5th Councilmanic District, with Republican Chris Schneider and Democrat Kevan Abrahams vying for the position.
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By Jordan Vallone
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8/9/24
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The annual canoe races at Freeport's Cow Meadow Park on Aug. 4 brought the community together for a day of family fun, competition, and tradition on the water.
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By Mohammad Rafiq
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8/9/24
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Freeport hosted the Annual Catholic Charities of Long Island's WIC Breastfeeding Walk on August 2, promoting Breastfeeding Awareness Month with community support and activities.
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by Avita John
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8/9/24
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A Freeport man, Jorge Bonilla Gutierrez, received a six to 12-year prison sentence for a DUI crash in West Hempstead last August that killed a six-year-old girl.
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By Mohammad Rafiq
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8/9/24
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Sunbathing, surfing and maybe even a few sandcastles took a back seat last Saturday as a wresting tournament with nearly 250 participants dominated a steamy summer day in Long Beach.
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By Tony Bellissimo
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8/9/24
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Are you ready for some football? On Aug. 19, all 53 Nassau County public high school football programs can begin preparations for the upcoming season, scheduled to open Friday, Sept. 6 with six games …
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By Tony Bellissimo
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8/9/24
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