Tuesday, February 18, 2025
Freeport residents are voicing concerns over Nassau County’s agreement allowing local police to collaborate with Immigration and Customs Enforcement, sparking fears of increased deportations and racial profiling.
Freeport’s $85.4 million budget for 2025-26 has been approved, marking the 12th consecutive year without a tax rate increase while funding critical services and infrastructure projects.
Students from all eight Freeport schools honored Black history with music, dance, and spoken-word performances in the district’s annual Black History Month celebration at Freeport High School.
Freeport Public Schools has begun construction on a new turf football field, upgraded bleachers, and a modern press box as part of a major renovation to the district’s athletic facilities.
For half a century, Twin Oaks Day Camp has been a summer haven for generations of campers, who have created memories and friendships lasting a lifetime. As the camp marks its 50th anniversary …
A Roosevelt man has been charged with murder after allegedly stabbing his former girlfriend more than 30 times in front of their two-year-old child.
Freeport High School has named Lourdes Saunders-Blake as valedictorian and Oluwadamiloju Popoola as salutatorian for the Class of 2025, recognizing their academic excellence and community involvement.
Gov. Kathy Hochul’s proposal to restrict smartphone use in schools has sparked debate among Freeport parents, with concerns about student focus, safety, and communication.
Strong’s Marine, a leading Northeast boat dealership, is marking 80 years in business, celebrating its long-standing service, community impact, and partnership with Freeport’s Al Grover’s Marina.
Mount Sinai South Nassau recognized healthcare professionals and community advocates on Jan. 16 with its annual Martin Luther King Jr. Service Award, celebrating their dedication to equity, leadership, and compassionate care.
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Police officers put their lives on the line every day to protect our communities, yet too often they do not receive the essential mental health support they need by nature of their profession. This can exact a toll, both personally and professionally.
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One of my pet peeves is our national airline system.
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I’m an anxious person, and according to the American Psychiatric Association, 40 percent of Americans said last year that they were more anxious than the year before.
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After the congressional hearings that challenged university presidents on campus activism amid allegations of antisemitism, many institutions adopted policies of “institutional neutrality.”