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Vol. 88 No. 47
NoVEMBER 16 - 22, 2023
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Seth Koslow is ready for new legislature role to the community that shaped him. A criminal defense attorney, In a closely watched race on he stood out in a campaign Nov. 7, Nassau County voters marked by a focus on safe elected Democrat Seth Koslow neighborhoods and collaborat i o n w i t h l aw to the seat in the enforcement. Le gislature’s 5th “A s s o m e o n e District. Koslow’s with a legal backnar row victory ove r Re p u bl i c a n g round, I underJoe Baker reflected stand the complexhis new constituities of the justice ents’ willingness to system,” Koslow give him a chance said. “I aim to to turn his vision bridge the gap o f s a f e r, m o r e between communiaffordable, and conties and law nected communienforcement, advoties into a reality. cating for meanKoslow defeated ingful changes in Baker by 534 votes community safety.” out of a total of His victory j u s t ove r 1 1 , 0 0 0 speech on election cast, and will now night focused on r e p r e s e n t t h e SETH KoSlow those themes, and diverse communi- Nassau County he emphasized his ties of Free port, legislator-elect commitment to Bellmore and Mermaking Nassau rick. County more A Baldwin native, Koslow, 41 affordable, improving infrahas a connection to the district structure, and creating a safe that goes beyond political aspi- and welcoming environment rations — it’s deeply personal. for families. His father, a businessman, and “In the long term, my focus his sister teaches in Baldwin extends into enhancing affordschools. He entered politics, he ability to ensure that people said, with a desire to give back Continued on page 4
By MoHAMED FARGHAlY
mfarghaly@liherald.com
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Freeport celebrates and honors it’s veterans Marie Houanche surrounded by her family during the Village of Freeport and William Clinton Story Post No. 342’s heartfelt Veterans Day event at the Freeport Recreation Center on Nov 10. For more, see page 3.
Church’s thrift shop seeks help in relocation challenges By MoHAMED FARGHAlY mfarghaly@liherald.com
In the heart of Freeport, the Holy Redeemer Church Thrift Shop stands as a beacon of support and affordability for the local community. Offering a diverse array of items at remarkably low prices, this vital resource has become a lifeline for families facing financial constraints. From clothing and shoes to household essentials and baby items, the thrift shop provides accessible options, with items priced at a mere $2. Beneath the surface of this community pillar lie challenges that threaten its sustainability. The thrift shop’s relocation late last year from 23 W. Merrick Road to 87 Pine St. in Freeport was prompted by soaring rent costs, underscores the delicate balance it maintains between service to the community and financial viability. Despite overcoming the hurdle of relocation,
the shop now faces the uphill task of establishing visibility and overcoming financial constraints to continue its mission of compassion and generosity. “It has been a year since the thrift shop moved to the new location, however, not many people are informed where we are operating,” Director of Our Holy Redeemer Human Services and Thrift Shop, Ana Sullivan said. The new location, situated conveniently next to the Holy Redeemer Church in Freeport, has proven to be a game-changer for the thrift shop. With no monthly rent, the church can now allocate more resources to the heart of its mission – supporting and providing for the community. The significance of the move was emphasized by Sullivan., who assumed the leadership role in November of last year. She said the thrift shop serves as an essential resource for the needy Continued on page 8
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n the long term, my focus extends into enhancing affordability to ensure that people can live here and work within the community.