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Raising over $32,000 to support veterans
Freeport’s Alma Rocha, the principal of Columbus Avenue School, once again made her way through the streets of the five boroughs during this year’s New York City Marathon, finishing the race for …
Freeport fourth graders’ annual Adopt-a-Cop program returns
Kicking off another year of Adopt-a-Cop
Leo F. Giblyn Elementary School buzzed with excitement as fourth-graders welcomed officers from the Freeport Police Department in a special assembly on Nov. 9, officially launching the school’s …
Richner Communications showcases a wide-ranging media business
At a Freeport Chamber of Commerce meeting on Nov. 14, Stuart Richner, chief executive of Richner Communications, offered an overview of the media company’s extensive portfolio, showcasing its …
Freeport’s class of 2024 reveals it’s top 10
In a time-honored tradition at Freeport High School, the eagerly anticipated announcement of the senior class’s top 10 students took center stage. The revelation, a customary fall occurrence, …
Toys for Tots returns to Freeport this season
For the 26th year, Ed Friedman of the Freeport Fire Department is distributing boxes for Toys for Tots presents. If you are interested in donating or helping out, please give Friedman a call at (516) …
Workforce graduation for Island Harvest
Island Harvest, a human service organization and food bank dedicated to addressing the root causes of hunger on Long Island, celebrated the graduation of its third class from the Workforce Skills …
Freeport’s amusement park: A blast from the past
Playland Park, a once enchanting amusement park on the Freeport shoreline, transformed the village into a thriving tourist destination. “It was the Hamptons before the Hamptons,” Regina Feeney …
Ukrainian refugee honored for heroic water rescue in Freeport
Ukrainian refugee Volodymyr Zubko was honored on Oct 12 in Freeport Village Hall for rescuing a driver whose car plunged into the water just north of Cow Meadow Preserve, not far from the Nautical …
It’s a surprise of school supplies from the Nets
Students at Freeport’s Archer Street School had an exhilarating day filled with anticipation as they eagerly awaited the arrival of Dale the Eagle, the mascot of the Long Island Nets. Dale, …
Freeport PAL Boxing Gym marks 30 years of empowerment
The Police Activity League boxing gym in Freeport is gearing up to celebrate its 30th anniversary later this month. Founded by the late police officer and original Freeport PAL Executive Director …
A timeline of the Vietnam War
Using a variety of news and government sources, Stacker compiled a detailed timeline of the Vietnam War.
Op-Ed
The aftermath of the demise of Affirmative Action
On June 29, the U.S. Supreme Court struck down affirmative action in college admissions, stating that race cannot be a consideration and ordering institutions of higher learning . . .
John O'Connell
We’re all too grouchy. Let’s calm down.
Have you noticed how irritable everyone is these days? There seem to be more irate drivers pounding their steering wheels and honking, nastier language on social media, more grumpiness, more rude sarcasm.
Hopes and Fears
In light of the recent election, observations can be made that fall into one of two categories. You’re either thrilled with the outcome, or terrified. However, what’s truly terrifying is that …