Freeport Herald Leader

08/18/2025

🧠 Real Talk on Epilepsy
Teens and young adults opened up at “Epilepsy Unplugged,” hosted by EPIC and the South Shore Guidance Center in Freeport.
“It’s about amplifying their voices,” said CEO Lisa Burch. 💬
📍 Hauppauge, with support from Freeport’s own South Shore Guidance
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The EPIC Family of Human Service Agencies hosted “Epilepsy Unplugged,” a panel and social event aimed at empowering teens and young adults living with epilepsy.

08/18/2025

🎒 Dignity in Every Backpack
Hundreds of kids picked out new clothes and school supplies at Freeport’s Back 2 School Store — all at no cost, thanks to over 275 volunteers and the National Council of Jewish Women.
“They walk out proud,” said event co-director Hope Coleman. 🧡
📍 Caroline G. Atkinson School
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This past weekend, on Friday and Sunday, Freeport’s annual Back to School Store once again opened its doors to families in need, providing hundreds of local children with new clothing, school …

08/18/2025

⚡ Powering Through Emergencies
Freeport’s microgrid is keeping the village prepared, with a 3-megawatt diesel generator that can restore power to essential buildings in just 10–15 minutes. 🛠️💡
“We’re always trying to stay on the cutting edge,” says Electric Superintendent Eric Rosmarin.
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A three-megawatt diesel generator installed at 220 W. Sunrise Hwy powers key Freeport facilities during outages, forming the backbone of the village’s emergency-ready microgrid.

08/18/2025

✂️ 20 Years of Back-to-School Giving
Trimz Barber Shop and Legislator Seth Koslow are back with CUTZ FOR EDU — celebrating 20 years of giving Freeport kids a fresh start. Free haircuts, backpacks, sneakers, and fun for all! 🧃🎒🎮
📍 Aug. 23 | 11 AM – 4 PM | Lot #10
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Trimz Barber Shop’s Leon Broughton and Nassau County Legislator Seth Koslow will host the 20th annual Cutz for Edu giveaway on Aug. 23, offering students free haircuts, supplies, and community fun.

08/18/2025

🛐 Community, Connection & Care
The Freeport Community Church of the Nazarene welcomed neighbors to its first-ever Community Street Fair — complete with school supplies, health workshops, gospel music, and more. “We are here to support them,” said Pastor Walcott. ✨
📍 301 Atlantic Ave, Freeport
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Trimz Barber Shop’s Leon Broughton and Nassau County Legislator Seth Koslow will host the 20th annual Cutz for Edu giveaway on Aug. 23, offering students free haircuts, supplies, and community fun.

08/10/2025

This summer, Operation SPLASH teamed up with the Sidney Friedman Foundation, a non-profit organization, to organize a weeklong fishing camp at Freeport’s Nautical Mile, teaching local students about the fine art of angling.

Operation SPLASH and the Sidney Friedman Foundation hosted a weeklong summer fishing camp in Freeport, giving 27 students hands-on lessons in sustainability, nautical knowledge, and conservation.

08/10/2025

The Brookside Preserve received a much-needed boost on Saturday, July 19, as volunteers rolled up their sleeves to restore the neglected natural space.

The South Shore Conservation Society, joined by students and community leaders, tackled pollution and neglect at Freeport’s Brookside Preserve with a major restoration effort on July 19.

08/10/2025

Both the weather and the waves cooperated as more than 70 paddlers took to the water at Cow Meadow Park last Sunday for the annual Freeport Great Canoe Race.

Dozens of paddlers took to the water at Cow Meadow Park for the Freeport Great Canoe Race, celebrating decades of tradition and raising funds for the Police Athletic League.

08/10/2025

Through the magic of music, the Nautical Mile will be transformed into “Buffettville” on Sunday, Aug. 10, as Freeport pays tribute to the life and legacy of music icon Jimmy Buffett.

Six tribute bands, seafood specials, and a sunset cruise were just part of the daylong Buffettville Festival, celebrating the music and legacy of Jimmy Buffett on Freeport’s waterfront.

08/08/2025

Nassau County legislators partnered with the Village of Freeport, the fire department, and the police department to host Freeport’s National Night Out for the third consecutive year.

Freeport hosted its third National Night Out at Northeast Park, bringing together police, fire officials, local leaders, and residents to celebrate safety and community.

08/05/2025

BREAKING ‼ Hempstead Town Supervisor Donald X. Clavin Jr. resigned during Tuesday's town board meeting, and Nassau County Legislator John Ferretti was appointed as the interim supervisor.

“I want to say what an honor and a privilege and a friendship all of you have been. And to the residents, you have always been very kind to me,” said Clavin, "I'm grateful for the opportunity to serve all of you. Even the critics have been the nicest people in the world to me. And I wish all of you the greatest success, and God bless you and God bless America.”

For more details, visit https://www.liherald.com/stories/hempstead-supervisor-resigns,216626?

📸: Courtesy Town of Hempstead

08/03/2025

🌿 Brookside Preserve Cleanup: A Community Fights Back 🌿
Volunteers, students, and advocates came together on July 19 to clear trails, install signage, and call for real investment in Brookside Preserve. “The conditions at Brookside Preserve are a crisis: pollution, drug activity, and neglect, all just steps from a high school,” said candidate Joe Scianablo. Freeport Girl Scout Funmi Fajolu also led an awareness push, proving youth voices are key in protecting the environment. 💪🌎
🗓 Next cleanup: Aug. 16, 10 a.m. – noon.

The South Shore Conservation Society, joined by students and community leaders, tackled pollution and neglect at Freeport’s Brookside Preserve with a major restoration effort on July 19.