Freeport, NY News & Events

Check out Freeport restaurants, events, weather, high school sports and more Nassau County news.

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Upcoming Events

Monday, December 15

Patient Navigator Program

Dec16

New York State Patient Navigators will help residents find affordable health care through New York State of Health Marketplace, answer insurance-related questions, provide guidance and make referrals

Where

Freeport Memorial Library

144 W. Merrick Rd.

Freeport, NY

Phone

516-379-3274

Price

free

Website

freeportlibrary.info

Soul with Heart Book Club: Stolen

Dec17

Discussion of the novel "Stolen" by Ann-Helén Laestadius, held in-person and on Zoom (meeting ID is 854 4548 5676, passcode is 721971)

Where

Freeport Memorial Library

144 W. Merrick Rd.

Freeport, NY

Phone

516-379-3274

Price

free

Website

freeportlibrary.info

Vaxmobile

Dec18

Get free screenings of blood pressure, diabetes, prostate cancer, cholesterol and body mass index (BMI), as well as flu and COVID-19 shots, participants must fast for at least 8 hours for accurate results

Where

Freeport Memorial Library

144 W. Merrick Rd.

Freeport, NY

Phone

516-379-3274

Price

free

Website

freeportlibrary.info

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Monday, December 15

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