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Looking past the pandemic and toward the future

The coronavirus pandemic has tipped over the world as we know it, harming most New Yorkers in profound ways while laying bare societal inequities that have plagued New Yorkers for generations, like the disparities in access to child care. more

By Todd Kaminsky | 3/4/21

Fighting the other epidemic: QAnon (Part 1)

Oddly, the most offensive remark made by a politician lately (and there are a lot to choose from) came from Marjorie Taylor Greene last month . . . more

3/4/21

Voting is an act of choice and an exercise of voice

Many people seem to confuse democracy and capitalism. Some seem to think that capitalism defines our system of government. However, our governance is based on democratic principles, including the importance of voting. more

By Robert Scott | 3/4/21

We need more women elected leaders

It’s been over 27 years since Colin Ferguson stepped onto a Long Island Rail Road train in Mineola and started indiscriminately firing a 9mm pistol at passengers. The attack propelled Carolyn McCarthy to run for Congress. more

3/4/21

Freeport Village and Housing Authority officials, joined by the family of the late Judge Moxey Rigby, held the official ribbon cutting ceremony for the new Moxey Rigby building on March 3.

Village unveils new Moxey Rigby housing complex

The Village of Freeport officially unveiled the new Moxey Rigby affordable housing unit, dedicated to the late Judge Moxey Rigby and his family, on March 3. The new building, … more

By Ronny Reyes | 3/3/21

U.S. Rep. Kathleen Rice is calling on Governor Cuomo to resign after three women accused him of sexual harassment.

Congresswoman Rice calls on Cuomo to resign over sexual harassment accusations

U.S. Rep. Kathleen Rice, who represents the South Shore's 4th District, called on Gov. Andrew Cuomo late Monday to resign after a third woman came forward accusing him of sexual harassment. Rice … more

By Scott Brinton | 3/2/21

Long-term Peace of Mind: The Life Plan Community Promise

Retirement can be an exciting time, full of new adventures and limitless possibilities. Adults age 65 and better now comprise the fastest growing segment of our population, and many envision a long … more

3/1/21

Beloved Freeport educator Ernest Kight dies at 68

Beloved educator Ernest Kight Jr., 68, president of the Freeport School District Board of Education, died on Feb. 27. He was the loving husband of Diane Mary Caruso, dear son of Ernest Kight … more

By Ronny Reyes | 2/28/21

Freeport Mayor Robert Kennedy, second from the right, accepted 2,000 masks from Freeport-Merrick Rotary Club members, from the left, Ken Dookram, Florence Marc-Charles, Eddy Marc-Charles and Marc Rigueur on Feb. 12.

Freeport-Merrick Rotary steps up to help

For 75 years, the Freeport-Merrick Rotary Club has lived by its motto, “Service above self.” But the Rotary has faced many obstacles since the coronavirus pandemic broke out last … more

By Ronny Reyes | 2/26/21

Senior Justin Norman hit a game-winning trey at the buzzer for the Red Devils on Feb. 15.

Freeport's first win a buzzer beater

Freeport boys’ basketball program opened practice Feb. 1 with heavy hearts after one of its own, senior Danyel Saint-Louis, was tragically killed Nov. 11 when he was struck by a vehicle on the … more

By Tony Bellissimo | 2/25/21

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