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Glen Cove neighbors Stephen and Ethan Melbinger, Larry Hoffmann and Alfredo Martinez redirected stormwater at the corner of Chestnut Street and Woolsey Avenue in 2024.

Rising water threatens Long Island: Flooding, pollution and aging infrastructure collide

From flooded streets in Long Beach to pollution in the Great South Bay, rising water is reshaping life along Long Island’s coasts. Across Nassau and Suffolk counties, aging infrastructure, development patterns and climate change are converging—turning routine storms into disruptive events and forcing communities to rethink how they live with water. more

By Alyssa R. Griffin, Roksana Amid and Abbey Salvemini | 3/23/26

Interim Superintendent of Schools Alice Kane will retire this spring from Freeport Public Schools, the second time she's done so.

Freeport interim superintendent announces return to retirement

Alice Kane, interim superintendent of Freeport Public Schools, has announced her retirement from the district. Her upcoming departure adds an additional wrinkle to issues the School Board faces with its lawsuit against its current superintendent, Fia Davis, and a need for her permanent replacement. more

By Andrew Francis | 3/20/26

Only the house on 46 Pennsylvania Avenue is reported to have sustained fire damage.

Roosevelt house fire displaces six residents and three pets

An evening fire on March 19 displaced several residents, while no injuries have been reported. more

By Andrew Francis | 3/20/26

These violins are a part of the legacy and history of Jewish musicians who produced beautiful artwork despite the tragedies produced from antisemitism.

Molloy program shows high schoolers the music of the Holocaust

Roosevelt High School music students attended a recent Molloy University program where the insruments and music of Holocaust survivors were displayed and used. more

By Andrew Francis | 3/20/26

The new multi-million-dollar senior housing complex will be named after the late Bishop Ronald H. Carter, who founded and led the Refuge Apostolic Church of Christ in Freeport for nearly 60 years.

Late Freeport reverend's planned affordable senior housing complex gets over $10 million in state funds

A new Freeport senior housing complex named after a late local reverend is in development after New York State awarded $12.3 million towards the project. more

By Andrew Francis | 3/20/26

The basketball game gave all participants a chance to get active and socialize.

Freeport-Merrick Rotary takes on Down syndrome students in charity basketball

The Freeport-Merrick Rotary took to the Freeport Recreation Center's basketballl court to take on Down syndrome individuals in an effort to promote community care and friendly competition. more

By Andrew Francis | 3/20/26

Saundra Wilson was known for her creative teaching tactics and love for supporting youth.

Celebrated educator, Saundra Wilson, dies at 74

Saundra Wilson, a long time educator in Freeport Public Schools, has died from cancer complications. Wilson is remembered fondly by family, friends and colleagues after her decades spent educating and actively participating in community service in local communities. more

By Andrew Francis | 3/20/26

126 eighth graders were inducted into J.W. Dodd Middle School’s National Junior Honor Society.

J.W. Dodd Middle School inducts its largest group of NJHS students

Over 100 students were inducted into J.W. Dodd Middle School's National Junior Honor Society as families and school staff celebrated the superb character and academic success of the students. more

By Andrew Francis | 3/20/26