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Engineer Andrew Braum, who lives in Wantagh, inspected many South Shore homes after Hurricane Sandy, and said some of his reports were later altered.

After Hurricane Sandy struck, engineers visited thousands of damaged homes on the South Shore to evaluate the damage and determine whether the storm had caused structural damage — decisions … more

By Matthew Rachek | 7/30/15

SUMMERTIME ON THE NAUTICAL MILE:

Residents enjoyed a sunset concert featuring Train of Thought as part of the Long Island Arts Council’s summer concert series. The free concerts are held each Thursday evening at 7 p.m., and … more

7/30/15

MARIANNE ENDO waves the flag and the first race began with many excited racers paddling their boats at last year’s Great Canoe Race. This Sunday the Great Canoe Race returns to Freeport at Cow Meadow Park, between 9 a.m. and 2 p.m.

The Great Canoe Race in Freeport

They come from near and far to compete in Freeport’s Great Canoe Race, a 40-year plus tradition held each summer along Freeport’s waterfront. Freeporter Les Endo Jr., who began competing … more

7/30/15

Summer Camp Fun!

Jared Henry joined other campers at the Freeport Recreation Center set sail and boarded the “Miss Freeport” for a fishing trip. Crewmembers taught campers how to bait and drop fishing … more

7/30/15

Freeport earns Moody’s A1 rating

The Village of Freeport bond rating is A1. According to Moody’s Investor Service, the village’s financial standing is strong and is a low credit risk. The village received the A1 bond … more

By Laura Schofer lschofer@liherald.com | 7/30/15

the Freeport fire department marches in the parade in Rockville Centre last weekend.

Freeport firefighters star in tournament

Dozens of firefighters from around the county converged on Fireman’s Field in Rockville Centre last weekend to test their mettle. Nassau County Parade and Drill Tournament pitted teams of … more

By Alex Costello | 7/30/15

Veterinarian Dr. Lee Gelfand, of Merrick, above, struggled for months to restore his business, All Creatures Veterinary Hospital in Long Beach, after Hurricane Sandy struck in 2012. He was forced to take roughly $750,000 in private loans to keep the clinic afloat. Above, Gelfand at the hospital shortly after the storm.

Businesses slowly recover after Sandy

Rolling River Day Camp sits on five acres along Mill River, which snakes through East Rockaway and Bay Park on the way to East Rockaway Channel. The river can be a friend. It forms an idyllic backdrop for a camp replete with swimming pools, playgrounds and ball fields. It can also be a foe. During a nor’easter in 2010, Tropical Storm Irene in 2011 and Hurricane Sandy in 2012, the river inundated much of the camp, wreaking havoc. more

By Scott Brinton | 7/28/15

New amendments to New York Rising Housing Program proposed

A public hearing was held at Freeport’s Village Hall on Tuesday, July 21, to hear residents’ reactions to proposed amendments to the Community Development Block Grant Disaster Recovery … more

By Laura schofer lschofer@liherald.com | 7/23/15

J.W. Dodd’s Middle School Class of 2015 moments before the moving ceremony began.

Here comes Freeport High School’s Class of 2019

September is just around the corner and Dodd’s class of 2015 will be moving up to Freeport High School. The J.W. Dodd Middle School’s Class of 2015 recently celebrated its moving-up … more

7/23/15

Library News

Jae Koan KIM of Freeport, right, with Hempstead Town Clerk Nasrin Ahmad at the Freeport Memorial Library for the Senior I.D. Program. Through this free program, seniors can obtain ID cards, complete … more

7/23/15

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