Freeport, NY News & Events
Check out Freeport restaurants, events, weather, high school sports and more Nassau County news.
School board 101: Student trustees get crash course in budgeting, debate and compromise
A two-day conference hosted by Nassau BOCES in Westbury this week focused on preparing incoming student school board members for their new roles this fall.
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Trump administration restoring crisis hotline for LGBTQ+ youth
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How aging, rising costs and trauma affect Holocaust survivors on LI
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Long Beach's longest-serving city manager dies at 83
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Freeport schools superintendent reinstated after being placed on leave
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Upcoming Events
Shakespeare in the Park: All's Well That Ends Well
Jul24
Northeast Stage will present a live performance of the William Shakespeare comedy "All's Well That Ends Well"
Canoe Race
Aug2
Canoe race in a park/beach setting, fee includes unlimited races, hamburger or hot dog and custom T-shirt, featuring live entertainment and more, register
Where
Cow Meadow Park
701 S. Main St.
Freeport, NY
Phone
516-223-8840
Price
$30
Dances in the Park: Noiz
Aug3
Live outdoor Motown and funk music performance by Noiz
Where
Mitchell Park
115 Front St.
Greenport, NY
Phone
631-477-0248
Price
free
Hempstead Town Hall expected to reopen Thursday, but court could again be closed
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'Catching wave after wave in Rockaway Beach'
Fire at Hempstead courthouse building
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Asian fusion eatery opens 6th LI location
Jones Beach concert eats: Top spots for before or after a show
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Eats en route to Jones Beach
Staples store to close, make way for new grocery store
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Second Burlington location approved for Green Acres in former Kohl's
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Judge revokes bail for LI woman charged in alleged DWI crash that killed 2
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'Think of it as a fitness race'
LI's Andrew Barth Feldman to star as Nero in new London musical
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LI season passes that pay for themselves in just a few visits
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NUMC in more debt than realized after probe finds $110M shortfall
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What has water on 3 sides and housed a pro surfer, bodybuilder and an old-timey movie star?
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These summer day trip ideas are $1 with LIRR's Family Fare
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Train concert goes on at Jones Beach despite potent thunderstorms
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East Meadow bar partially damaged after parked car catches fire
Is Hyrox the new marathon? The fitness trend is growing on LI.
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Driver Alberto Ayala killed, 3 hurt after car hits utility pole
National yoga chain opening 3 LI studios
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Inspectors busy at LI state fair following Adventureland ride malfunction
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Driver dies in Hempstead Turnpike wrongway crash
Comptroller review finds LI school district had 'increased risk' of cyberattack
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MS-13 gang member gets 42 years for hacking deaths
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Hochul makes 3-stop tour on LI
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Flee to these 5 LI flea markets for troves of treasures
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Meet animals on LI: Farms, petting zoos and more
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Summer exhibits for kids to explore at LI museums
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Twins living in Roosevelt ready to mark 100 years of life
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Fishing trips, charters that offer half and full-day excursions
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Home Depot chemical spill in Nassau sickens 13
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Set sail: Take a sunset cruise this summer
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Mom charged in death of her 18-month-old son
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Save on summer fun with these 20 free activities on LI
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Long Islanders' Favorites
Blakeman is releasing generative AI campaign videos, embracing trend experts say has little effect
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The spotted lanternfly is coming — and LI vineyards say they're ready
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Toast to summer: Ultimate guide to LI's 40+ wineries
