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Students at the Freeport School district would attend in-person classes on alternating days when schools reopen this fall.

Freeport School District to reopen in September

The Freeport School District would be allowed to reopen come September, Gov. Andrew Cuomo announced this morning. He said he based his decision on low infection rates recorded in every … more

By Ronny Reyes | 8/7/20

Students would be able to attend school on alternating days come September should the state order schools to reopen.

Freeport School district lays out reopening plan

At a July 29 Board of Education meeting, officials decided that the Freeport School District would be unable to fully accommodate in-person classes this fall, even if Gov. Andrew Cuomo were to decide … more

By Ronny Reyes | 8/5/20

Camp Anchor has had two positive cases of Covid-19 as of Friday.

Two Covid cases confirmed at Camp Anchor

The Town of Hempstead Friday confirmed that two cases of coronavirus have been discovered at Camp Anchor in Lido Beach, a facility that provides activities for developmentally-disabled adults. A … more

By James Bernstein | 7/31/20

L.I. Democratic lawmakers seek stimulus talks with McConnell

U.S. Rep. Kathleen Rice and Rep. Tom Suozzi on Wednesday called on Republican senators to work with the Democratically led House of Representatives to pass another round of economic stimulus, only … more

By Scott Brinton | 7/29/20

Town of Hempstead Supervisor Donald Clavin announced that the town would give a $2 million grant to Northwell Health to set up 13 Covid-19 testing sites.

Town of Hempstead gives $2M to Northwell Health

The Hempstead Town Board unanimously voted to grant up to $2 million to Northwell Health on July 28 to establish 13 Covid-19 testing sites throughout the town, including in Freeport, the Five Towns, … more

By Ronny Reyes | 7/29/20

Freeport School District officials mull reopening

The Freeport School District will be submitting their plans for possible reopening in September this Friday, as per the New York State Board of Regents orders. The Board of Regents … more

By Ronny Reyes, Jeff Bessen and Matthew Ferremi | 7/29/20

Nassau County Legislator Debra Mulé, center, presented a citation to Nydia Whtie, right, on July 27.

Honoring a Freeport hero

Nassau County Legislator Debra Mulé honored fellow Freeporter Nydia White on July 27 for her service to the local community during the pandemic as a nurse manager for critical care at Mount … more

By Ronny Reyes | 7/29/20

Northrop Grumman donates to LICC food pantry in Freeport

In the last six months, the Long Island Council of Churches emergency food pantry program has given out more than 300,000 meals, which is more than it did for all of 2019. LICC officials … more

By Ronny Reyes | 7/24/20

Turnpike Joe and the Traffic Jam will return to Freeport as part of the LI Arts Council summer concert series.

Summer concerts come to Freeport

The Long Island Arts Council at Freeport will be hosting their annual summer concert series starting Thursday, July 23, at 7 p.m., live on the Nautical Mile. The concerts will be held every … more

7/20/20

Hofstra suspends fall sports until spring

Hofstra University’s Department of Athletics is suspending intercollegiate athletics competition for the fall sports due to the COVID-19 pandemic and the University's mission to care for the health, safety, and welfare of its student-athletes, coaches, and staff. more

7/17/20

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