We are proud to present our annual Living In Freeport guide, a special supplement to the Freeport Herald.
Stuart RichnerThose of us who live here know that Freeport is a wonderful, diverse community with a proud history. Our annual guide is a testament to the village’s post-pandemic resurgence. Not only does it include vital information about Freeport, but it also gives you a look at some of the people and places that represent the best of the village.
Think of Living In Freeport as an “owner’s manual” to the village, for newcomers and old-timers alike. As you’ll see in these pages, there’s an amazingly rich social fabric here. An abundance of services and organizations are available to village residents. No matter what your interests, age, religion or needs, the village has much to offer.
We’re sure you’ll find something new and surprising in these pages. This guide serves as a snapshot of Freeport's vibrant life, and it is where everyone turns to be in the know about Freeport’s unique appeal and welcoming, friendly lifestyle. Year-round, Freeport is a great place to live, work and play. But it is most alive in the summer, when the village’s heritage as a port and seafaring town comes to the fore. During this season, visitors flock to the Nautical Mile for world-class seafood and entertainment and so much more.
That’s why we’ve timed this guide for Memorial Day weekend, the traditional start of the summer season.
A special publication of your hometown Freeport Herald newspaper, Living In Freeport is published in cooperation with the Freeport Chamber of Commerce. We are honored to mark another year as the chamber's official publication.
We hope that you find this edition useful and informative, and that you enjoy reading the Freeport Herald 52 weeks per year.
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elcome to the Incorporated Village of Freeport on Long Island’s beautiful South Shore, which is recognized as “The Boating and Fishing Capital of the Northeast.” Freeport is also known for its diversity, beautiful waterfront, Nautical Mile, magnificent Victorian homes, and affordable utility rates. We invite you all to discover all that and more here in New York state’s second largest village. Freeport remains one of Long Island’s most desirable places to live, own a home, operate a business, and raise a family.
In addition to the many national and international companies that have brought their businesses to Freeport, we also boast about a thriving small business community, with friendly merchants, an industrial park, mom-and-pop shops, restaurants, and vibrant, walkable areas. New economic development continues to be strongly encouraged to help increase revenues and ease the tax burden for all.
From 2013 to 2023, residents and businesses have enjoyed 10 straight years of no village tax rate increases, while still being able to gain even more amenities. Cow Meadow Park and the Guy Lombardo Marina have recently been acquired by the Village. Law enforcement and safety remains job No. 1 in Freeport. Our village police, volunteer fire department, and first responders excel in keeping our village and its residents safe. Freeport was
Wthe first police department in New York state to mandate, train and institute the use of body cameras by all police officers. Our Operation Safe Streets program, together with some policy changes, have produced remarkable results. Crime has decreased in the village by nearly 56 percent since it was first implemented. Maintaining a good quality of life throughout the village is the top priority.
Freeport is also doing its part to create a safe and sustainable future for Long Island, through fortifying our shores with storm-preparedness measures. In cooperation with the Army Corps of Engineers and the Governor’s Office of Storm Recovery, we are reinforcing our electrical capabilities and leading the fight for storm surge barriers in our inlets to prevent flooding in severe storms.
Freeport's electric power plant allows businesses and residents to purchase electric power with a savings of approximately 43 percent compared to the surrounding communities. In addition, Freeport's water department affords a 37 percent saving to our residents and businesses.
Economic development, stable taxes and the continued increase in property values make Freeport a great place to live, work and invest within New York State. I am honored to serve as the mayor of this wonderful village, and take pride in the tremendous progress we have made.
On behalf of the Board of Trustees, we encourage you to visit us any time of year. You are always welcome in the wonderful Village of Freeport.
Sincerely,
Robert T. Kennedy Robert T. Kennedy
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I hope you are having a wonderful year so far. I am writing to provide an update on some of the community events that the freeport Chamber of Commerce is actively involved in. As the president of the chamber, I would like to share that we maintain an open and transparent communication with our local government by meeting with the mayor on a monthly basis. We coordinate our events with the government to ensure that we work together in unison.
Additionally, we meet with different department heads every month to stay informed about the activities taking place in the village. our chamber of commerce also has a scholarship community that raises funds for graduating students from freeport High school. This year, we are awarding three scholarships: one for trade school, one for athletics, and one for students involved in the arts. We greatly appreciate any donations made to our scholarship funds, as all
funds will go directly to the students. moreover, we actively participate in many local activities such as canoe races, fourth of July fireworks, the Nautical festival, the memorial Day Parade and the fall fire expo.
If you are not already a member, please reach out to our office for an application. We also offer an associate membership at a discounted rate. remember to shop local to keep our local communities thriving.
Thank you for your continued support.
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Ben Jackson President freeport Chamber of Commerce
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Courtesy Sparkle on Stage Sparkle on Stage, the local theater company located on the Nautical Mile in Freeport, has upcoming events for the whole family to enjoy.
Joanie Souffrant grew up in a Hempstead town home where her mother worked hard to support Joanie and her sisters, but still struggled to pay for child care.
Balancing a career and family is next to impossible without some help, and Joanie vowed she would do everything she can to help other moms like hers not have to fight so hard for every dollar.
Joanie found her calling in early childhood education, all leading to where she is right now in Freeport: a dedicated Head Start classroom teacher with the Economic Opportunity Commission of Nassau County.
"I did some observation hours at childhood centers, and I saw the positive impact that early childhood education and child care has on children," Joanie said. "However, I also noticed that not all children had access to higher-end programs that cost thousands of dollars per month. So, I began to research programs that catered to children from lower-income families, and that's when I discovered Head Start.”
Joanie was surprised to learn Head Start had programs all over Nassau County — something that was shared with her by a close friend and family member already involved in the program.
Joanie eventually studied early childhood and childhood education at Hofstra University before getting
her master's degree in special education from Grand Canyon University.
She began working at Freeport Full-Year Head Start during her senior year of college, and now teaches the “creative curriculum,” which is responsible for the health and well-being of the children. It also covers social emotional learning, physical learning, literacy and math.
Joanie also helps children at home, too, thanks to her association with EOC, which provides families in need with housing and assistance to buy groceries.
The most fulfilling part of Joanie’s job, however, is knowing she’s changing someone's life and providing a safe place for children to be.
For more than 50 years, the EOC has provided programs and services to low-income Nassau County residents — some 14,000 in the past year alone.
Tim Baker/Herald photosAs Joanie shares her passion for education, she inspires others to pursue their dreams and make a difference in the world.
"When I go to work, I feel that I am making a positive impact on someone's life," she said. "I
know that when a child comes to my class, they will be happy to see me, have a good day, and feel safe being with me. They won't have to long for a smile or anything because they will have a wonderful time as long as I am there."
Top photo: The Economic Opportunity Commission of Nassau County has provided programs and services to low-income residents for more than 50 years. In just the last year alone, some 14,000 people and families accessed EOC services.
Bottom left photo: Joanie Souffrant and Head Start program director Tiffani Frazier work every day to make a difference in the lives of their students.
Bottom right photo: Tiffani Frazier, here with Leaan Diaz, is a Head Start classroom teacher for the Economic Opportunity Commission of Nassau County, sharing her journey into education with her colleagues while advocating for low-income families.
Eileen Minogue understands the value of education as well as the importance of having books at home. And it’s why she leads a Freeport organization that does just that: Book Fairies.
Born in Massapequa Park in 1963, Eileen grew up in a family with eight siblings and a need to find an escape in her own personal space. She developed a deep passion for reading, eagerly visiting a bookmobile every two weeks to help satiate that passion as her only source of new material.
"Education was of paramount importance to my parents," Eileen said. "I couldn't fathom a home without a book."
Today, Eileen’s passion for reading led her to Book Fairies, a non-profit organization that has distributed more than 3 million books, with yet another million just on the horizon. Eileen’s goal is to distribute a million books each year within the next five years, and she is proud to make a difference in a child's life — one book at a time.
Book Fairies collects new and gently used books, “upcycles” them, and redistributes them to communities that lack access to reading materials. The organization works with local schools and community organizations to increase access to reading materials in an effort to improve literacy, self-confidence and academic success. Book Fairies accomplishes this through programs
like monthly book fairs, a book bank, community and school partnerships, and by distributing books throughout the community. Access to books is crucial for achieving literacy, Eileen says, which is why the work Book Fairies does is extremely important.
Eileen"I can't imagine a home without books,” she said. “I can't imagine a child without access to books. And it's really unfair that they don't have equitable access."
In fact, Eileen adds, 1-in-4 people in New York is illiterate. And access to books is key to helping them achieve literacy.
“Having books in the home is so important,” Eileen said. “It's paramount for them to be able to achieve literacy."
Tim Baker/Herald Photo: Book Fairies founder Eileen Minogue has helped to distribute more than three million books to under-resourced communities." I couldn't fathom a home without a book. "
Minogue executive director, Book Fairies
Eileen loves seeing the look on a child's face when they receive a book. And for many of them, it's the first book they've ever owned. Book Fairies is looking to expand and grow in the future, and is currently searching for a bigger warehouse and a truck to support its mission. But until then, Eileen and Book
will continue to spread the joy of reading by making sure every child in and around Freeport has plenty of books to read.
Fairies
Photo courtesy Eileen Minogue
Top photo: Authors Matthew Swanson and Robbi Behr brought their four kids and their dog, Dumbles, to the Book Fairies of Freeport book bank on North Main Street to give away reading materials while raising awareness of the nation’s ‘book desert’ crisis. The family was traveling the country at the time in their own school bus.
Tim Baker/Herald photos Middle left photo: Book Fairies' mission is to achieve literacy while empowering communities through access to books.
Middle right photo: Empowering children one book at a time: That’s Book Fairies’ impact on academic success. Books can be dropped off at 70 N. Main St.
Robert Kennedy Mayor (516) 377-2252
Ronald Ellerbe Deputy Mayor (516) 377-2252
Jorge Martinez Trustee (516) 377-2252
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Town of Hempstead Supervisor
Don Clavin (R) One Washington St., Hempstead N.Y. 11550 (516) 489-6000 dclavin@tohmail.org
Town of Hempstead Councilman - 5th District
Chris Carini (R) One Washington St. Hempstead, N.Y. 11550 (516) 812-3285
Nassau County Executive Bruce Blakeman (R) 1550 Franklin Ave. Mineola, N.Y. 11501 (516) 571-3131
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Nassau County District Attorney Anne T. Donnelly (R) 262 Old Country Road, Mineola, N.Y. 11501 (516) 571-3800
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Born in the Bronx and raised in Massapequa, Marian Hart— a retired high school history teacher at Glen Cove and Baldwin high schools, with a brief stint at Simon & Schuster — has found her true love to be volunteering at Soup to Nuts, which helps feed the hungry in Freeport.
Thanks to a friend introducing her to the program, Marian has volunteered at Soup to Nuts since 1996, becoming a very familiar face at its Christ Lutheran Church location on North Grove Street.
It might operate under the church's roof, but Soup to Nuts is quite independent, working as part of the Interfaith Nutrition Network since 1987, and joining Long Island Cares in 1992. Marian is now the president of Soup to Nuts, a beacon of hope for the hungry and homeless in the community.
With the recent surge in demand for its services due to hard times stemming from the coronavirus pandemic, the kitchen depends on the generosity of donors to keep its doors open and its pots boiling. It takes pride in being part of the unique American tradition in which individuals, religious institutions, businesses and government agencies work together to tackle the problem of hunger and homelessness.
Every weekday at lunchtime, the kitchen serves a hot, nutritious and well-balanced meal free of charge to
men, women and children in need. On average, it serves 600 meals per week, and also offers a take-home food section with canned goods and a free boutique with new and gently used clothing. None of this would be possible without the dedicated team of more than 80 volunteers. These caring individuals work tirelessly to ensure the kitchen runs smoothly — from picking up supplies to unloading trucks, cooking, serving, and cleaning up after every meal. They also work behind the scenes to order supplies, acknowledge donations, keep the books in order, and organize special events.
Tim Baker/Herald photos Photo: Marian Hart has found her passion in volunteering at the Soup to Nuts soup kitchen in Freeport. As president, she oversees daily operations providing hot meals, canned goods and clothing to individuals and families in need." It's my belief that we are all interconnected, and what affects one person can have an impact on all of us. "
Marian Hart president, Soup to Nuts
Some even offer their technical and creative skills to maintain the organization's social media presence.
Throughout the pandemic, the kitchen has served to-go meals three times a week.
Marian’s dedication to volunteering has been instrumental in the kitchen's ability to serve the community. She has organized food drives and fundraisers, and served as the organization's leader for many years.
Marian’s commitment to the community even earned her a lifetime achievement award from the Freeport Chamber of Commerce in 2016. "I believe that it's important for people to prioritize others and focus on the world beyond themselves," she said. "By lending a helping hand to those in need no matter how small the act we can make a difference. It’s my belief that we are all interconnected, and what affects one person can have an impact on all of us."
Courtesy Long Island Cares
Top photo: Paule Pachter, President and CEO of Long Island Cares, together with his Long Island Cares colleagues Sonia Pluchinotta and Kristine Lehn, present Marian Hart of Soup to Nuts with a $4,140 check to help offset the cost of disposable items for to-go meals.
Tim Baker/Herald photos
Bottom left photo: Soup to Nuts, a community-driven organization, helps feed people who otherwise do not have enough access to food.
Bottom photo: The power of volunteering. Marian Hart and the Soup to Nuts team are making a difference in Freeport.
Marianne Endo is passionate about children — especially those with Down syndrome.
Born in a farmhouse, Marianne grew up in Baldwin and attended schools there. She always wanted to teach, earning a degree in physical education, health and recreation, followed by a master's degree in physics. She worked in the Lindenhurst school district, where she would ultimately be influenced by people in Freeport to work with special needs children.
Marianne has now volunteered with the Association for Children with Down Syndrome program for roughly two decades. She started with early intervention and movement education, helping children learn how to stand and move. Later, the program expanded to include a classroom for various activities, including the arts, music and STEM projects.
The association was established in 1966 by a group of parents on Long Island who were searching for support services for their young children with Down syndrome.
Over the years, the association has transformed into a comprehensive lifetime services agency, catering to the needs of families with
children and adults with a diverse range of disabilities, including Down syndrome, autism spectrum disorders, and intellectual and developmental disabilities. Their programs are specifically designed to aid individuals in realizing their full potential by providing customized services that cater to their unique characteristics and abilities.
Marianne adds to her own volunteer work in a bit
Tim Baker/Herald photos Top photo: Marianne Endo's passion for teaching and helping children with special needs has led her to start a summer canoeing program. Middle photo: Marianne Endo is a dedicated volunteer who has worked with children with Down syndrome for 20 years." The most important thing is that these adults see the children as a valuable asset and interact with them from a different perspective. "
Marianne Endo Volunteer, Association for Children with Down Syndrome
of a unique way. She’s the coach for the ACDS Thunderbolts, part of a sports training club that focuses on promoting team participation and commitment in floor hockey and basketball. The program follows the Special Olympics calendar, holding weekly practices on Tuesday evenings in Wantagh for teens and adults 15 and older.
Marianne also runs a six-week canoeing program every summer for children with disabilities. The program is held at her commercial property, with the canoes supplied by volunteers. Each canoe comes with one mentor and one athlete who can row up and down the canal in front of Marianne's property.
At the end of the program, there is a small race where the children compete with each other.
The program has run for nearly 15 years now, and is supported by volunteers from Freeport as well as the Boy Scouts. The children learn how to paddle, turn the canoe, and to stay safe on the water. They also learn how to wear a life jacket.
"The most important thing is that these adults see the children as a valuable asset, and interact with them from a different perspective," Marianne said. “They connect with them emotionally, and this allows them to understand that there is a segment of people out there that they don't typically engage with. It's overwhelmingly heartwarming to see how these stressed and hardworking adults are moved to see them doing well."
Courtesy Ranny Milteer/Freeport public relations Top photo: To celebrate and promote inclusion of those of all abilities, the ACDS Thunderbolts — a Special Olympics team — took on the Freeport Chamber of Commerce and the Mayor’s Office in a basketball game. Tim Baker/Herald Bottom left photo: Marianne Endo coaches the ACDS Thunderbolts, a sports training club for teens and adults with disabilities. Herald file photo Bottom photo: Marianne Endo's work with children with disabilities has helped change the way people in general view this segment of the population.Joe Higgins has a passion for boxing that stretches back to his teenage years.
Born in Brooklyn in 1961, Higgins developed a passion for boxing at an early age. From his amateur fighting days to his time as a New York City fireman, he never lost his love for the sport.
However, it wasn't until later he discovered his true calling: Creating a boxing gym that could transform the lives of young people in his community. That would become the Freeport PAL Boxing Gym.
Joe’s family moved to Freeport when he was 8. As a teenager, he followed his brother into boxing, and even had a short amateur career during his high school days.
During his formative years, boxing was a significant sport in the area, and Joe was fascinated by it. After his service in the military, Joe became a city firefighter, but his passion for boxing never waned. He continued to train and spar to maintain his connection to the sport.
He had always wanted to start a boxing gym in Freeport, and in 1992, the Freeport PAL Boxing Gym was established. The gym is part of the Police Activity League, and helps connect police officers with the community.
Joe and his team has produced more than 100 amateur champions in the past 30 years, including five national champions. However, the
Freeport gym is more than just a place to train — it's a beacon of hope for kids in troubled areas. Joe's mission is simple: Help kids become successful in life, not just in the ring. However, the gym's focus is not just on boxing. It is also an after-school and after-work program that helps young people become productive members of society.
"With the amount of kids that have gone through this program over that period, most of them become very responsible and productive adults," Joe said.
The gym provides a positive outlet for kids,
Tim Baker/Herald Photo: Joe Higgins, coach of the Freeport PAL Boxing Gym, has dedicated his life to transforming young people's lives through the sport — and art — of boxing." We come together to create a place like this, where every day is an opportunity to unlock a door without any cost or barrier, making it easy for kids to come in. "
Joe Higgins PAL Gym coach
especially those in troubled areas, and helps them stay away from negative activities.
Joe and his team of coaches are tough on their students, but they always finish on a positive note. Every kid who walks through the door feels supported and encouraged, regardless of their physical fitness level.
The gym also helps students find jobs if they
are not interested in going to college.
Joe Higgins believes the gym's focus is not just on boxing, but also about helping kids.
"We come together to create a place like this, where every day is an opportunity to unlock a door without any cost or barrier, making it easy for kids to come in," he said.
"That's what it's all about."
Deliah Roberts/Herald Top photo: The Freeport PAL Boxing Gym is more than just a place to train, it's a beacon of hope for kids in troubled areas. Tim Baker/Herald Middle left photo: Every kid who walks through the door of the Freeport PAL Boxing Gym feels supported and encouraged, regardless of his or her physical fitness level. Some who have benefitted include, from left, Miguel Payamps, Pedrielin Collado and Khammal Dunkley. Mohamed Farghaly/Herald Middle right photo: Andy Garcia is one of the many students who come to the Freeport PAL Boxing Gym to train with Coach Joe Higgins and improve themselves. Tim Baker/HeraldAll places of worship are in Freeport unless noted
Bethel A.M.E. Church
Reverend Stephen Michael Lewis
420 N. Main St. (516) 379-1513
BAMECFreeportNY.org/
Centro Cristiano Renacer
Pastors Carlos and Marylu Sorto
475 N. Brookside Ave. (516) 546-8201
NYRenacer.org
Christ Evangelical Lutheran Church
Iglesia Luterano de Cristo
61 N. Grove St. (516) 378-1258
ChristCristoFreeport.org
The Church of God of Freeport
580 Babylon Turnpike (516) 378-9223
Church of the Transfiguration
Rector Rev. Dr. Raymond G. Wilson
81 S. Long Beach Ave.
(516) 379-1230
Community Church of the Nazarene
301 Atlantic Ave. (516) 378-0834
FreeportNazarene.org
Cornerstone Church
Rev. Philip Prestamo
195 Pine St. (516) 379-8084
CornerstoneFreeport.org
Ebenezer Seventh-Day Adventist Church
Pastor Dr. Oswald S. Euell
97 Broadway (516) 379-1054
EbenezerSDAChurch.com
El Elyon Christian Center
195 Pine St. (516) 665-2447
First Presbyterian Church of Freeport
178 South Ocean Ave. (516) 379-1114
Freeport Bible Center
Pastor Carlos Luis Vargas
50 N. Main St. (516) 546-2020
FreeportBibleCenter.org
Freeport Full Gospel Assembly
67 North Main St. (516) 377-5550
Freeport United Methodist Church
Rev. Ebenezer Aduku
46 Pine St. (516) 378-0659
FreeportUMC.net
Freewill Baptist Church of Freeport
Deacon Walter L. Robinson
443 N. Main St. (516) 379-8304
Greater Second Baptist Church
Rev. Dr. Eric C. Mallette
129 East Merrick Road (516) 623-4780
Hare Krishna Temple
197 S. Ocean Ave. (516) 223-4909
Our Holy Redeemer
Roman Catholic Church
Pastor Rev. Christopher Nowak
37 S. Ocean Ave. (516) 378-0665
OHRFreeport.com
Perfecting Faith Church
Senior Pastor Donald McClurkin Jr.
311 North Main St. (516) 223-8300
PerfectingFaithChurch.com
South Nassau Unitarian Universalist Congregation
Rev. Dr. Linda Anderson
228 S. Ocean Ave. (516) 623-1204
SNUUC.org
Word of Life Ministries
Lead Pastors Greg and Martine Saint Jean
80 W. Merrick Road (516) 546-3344
Zion Cathedral Church of God in Christ
Bishop Frank Anthone White 312 Grand Ave. (516) 623-9466
ZionCathedral.org.
Congregation
B'Nai Israel
Rabbi Marilyn Sokol
President Marilyn Gales
91 N. Bayview Ave. (516) 623-4200
Mohamed Farghaly/Herald file Annual Backpack and Burgers school drive event hosted by the Greater Second Baptist Church.Merrie Gordon has rescued animals all her life, starting with injured wildlife she would find near her New Jersey home, and later as a police officer for the state attorney general's office, specializing in animal cruelty cases.
"I grew up surrounded by wildlife, such as raccoons and deer, and my family and I often rescued injured animals," Merrie said. "This is how I started caring for orphaned kittens, as well as the occasional puppy that needed help — by bottle-feeding them."
Merrie is now a board member and trap-neuter-return coordinator for Animal Lifeline Corp., a nonprofit animal rescue organization she first became involved with during a hoarding situation. A woman had died, leaving behind 55 animals. That was a lot of rescuing in a short period of time, and Merrie found the perfect partner in Animal Lifeline. She believes their work is crucial, especially with so many abandoned animals on Long Island, which has only grown in recent years.
Animal Lifeline focuses on rescuing cats and dogs from high-kill shelters and the streets, offering low-cost spay-and-neuter services and medical care for animals in need. It also operates a TNR program, humanely trapping, spaying/neutering, and rehabilitating local stray cats and dogs.
In addition, volunteers provide
assistance to orphaned newborns, as well as adoption advice.
Merrie hopes that, one day, there will be a home for every every animal, and that more programs will be in place to help veterans who have animals they need to give up when they move to retirement homes.
The organization does not have a physical shelter and does not accept animals that are no longer wanted in homes. Instead, Animal Lifeline provides advice to find home, ensuring they never take a single animal to any "kill" shelters, urging others to do the
” This is how I started caring for orphaned kittens, as well as the occasional puppy that needed help — by bottle-feeding them. ”
Merrie Gordon board member, Animal Lifeline
same.
"In a perfect world, every child would have a home and every animal would be taken care of,” Merrie said. “Every child would also have a pet and learn how to take care of it. In addition, there would be many programs where veterans could train animals for adoption or other purposes."
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Ben Jackson President
Kenrick Dookram 1st Vice President
Gregory Ingino 2nd Vice President
Jacques Butler 3rd Vice President
Thomas Dipolito Treasurer
John Hrvatin Executive Secretary
Canale & Tellecamp
Jonathan Tellekamp
140 S. Ocean Ave. (516) 868-1200
jtells@optonline.net
Cananle & Tellekamp
Tom Canale
140 S. Ocean Ave. (516) 868-1200
TCanaleCPAcnt.com
Solomon, Schneider, Orenstein & Liebowitz
Jeffrey Liebowitz
136 South Main St. (516) 546-7171
jeff@ssolcpa.com
Meadowbrook Animal Hospital
Deborah Hopkins
109 E. Sunrise Highway (516) 546-3700
meadowbrookanimal@hotmail.com
Zambrano Architecural Design LLC
Willy L. Zambrano
410 Atlantic Ave. (516) 327-0851
willy@zambranoarchitects.com
L.I. Arts Council
Larry Dresner
139 East Merrick Road (516) 223-2522
ldresner@optonline.net
Attorney Michael Solomon
30 S. Ocean Ave. (516) 378-4700 msolomonatty@aol.com
Comrie & Associates PLLC
Sacha A Comrie
148 S. Long Beach Road (516)378-5700
Howard Colton Attorney at Law
Howard Colton
53 E. Merrick Road (516) 855-7469
coltonlaw@coltonlaw.net
Law Office of Robert McLaughlin
Robert McLaughlin
53 East Merrick Road (516) 850-6816
rob@rmclaughlinlaw.com
All businesses are in Freeport, NY 11520 unless noted
Law office of Rosemarie Barnett PLLC
Rosemarie Barnett
98A S. Main St. (516) 992-2002 rb@rbarnetlaw.com
Law Offices of Jason A. Greenberg, PC
Jason A. Greenberg 30 South Ocean Ave. (516) 730-5047 info@gaglawgroup.com
Malone, Tauber, &Sohn, P.C.
Adrian Marias
147 W. Merrick Road (516)379-2500 adrian@mtslawyers.com
Rosario Law Group PLLC
Olivia D. Rosario 42 Guy Lombardo Ave. (516) 517-2340 rosariolawwny@gmail.com
Rosenberg Laura Rosenberg
Laura Rosenberg 87 Church St. (516) 442-7310
laura@rosenbergfirm.com
Susan B. Lyons Esq.
Susan B. Lyons
895 South Long Beach Ave. (516) 546-2003
sblesq@optonline.net
V. Roy Cacciatore P.C.
V. Roy Cacciatore 30 South Ocean Ave. (516) 868-1070
vroycacciatore@aim.com
Broadway Auto & Towing
Luis Crespo
25 Broadway (516) 868-3044
broadwaytowing@aol.com
J & E Auto Center Inc.
Lloyd & Ann Cunningham 252 N. Main St. (516) 399-7389
jaz2emil@hotmail.com
J&J Miles Truck & Auto Center
John Miles 160 E. Merrick Road (516) 623-6100 phatrubba@aol.com
NON-STOP
Towing & Recovery
Mathew & Jerry Bonomo 99 Maple St. (516) 546-8697
jerryjetta@yahoo.com
Paul's Auto Repair
Paul Gentilella 141 S. Main St. (516) 379-6060 picg@aol.com
TG Auto Spa
Troy Green 31 Hamilton St. (516) 244-8600
tgautospa@gmail.com
Bethpage
Federal Credit Union 210 W. Merrick Road (516)787-0706
jbarranco@bethpagefcu.com
Ridgewood Savings Bank
Cathy Scibelli 2080 Bellmore Ave. Bellmore 11710 (516) 785-0385
scibelli@ridgewoodbank.com
BEER DISTRIBUTORS
Classic Beverage 492 Atlantic Ave. (516) 522-4914
BEER MAKERS
Jones Beach Brewing Co.
James Tucker Williams (516) 776-1348
james.williams.jbbc@gmail.com
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Tri-State Technologies
Elizabeth Boitel
317 South Main St. (516) 868-1218
eboitel@tstechno.com
Chris Crum Business Center
Eric C. Crunbley
147 South Main St. (516) 665-3061
ericccrumbley@gmail.com
PNP Craftsmen Inc.
Don Famrbach
194 Quality Plaza Hicksville, 11801 (212) 279-3668
donf@pnpcraftsmen.com
BMW/ Mini
Greg Vitello 100 Cleveland Ave. (516)223-6160
gvitello@bmwoffreeport.com
Heritage Jaguar of Freeport Inc.
Jack Weidinger
146 W. Sunrise Highway (516) 771-9700
jackweidinger@jaguarlandroverfreeport.com
Portesy Enterprises LLC
Robert Portesy
545 S. Main St. (516) 220-1601 robert@portesyenterprises.com
Bayview
Mike Danon 395 Woodcleft Ave. (516) 623-2022
info@bayviewonthewater.com
The Community Church of Nazarene
Mala Sadeo
301 Atlantic Ave. (516) 514-4799
info@freeportnazarene.org
Petrocelli Group Inc.
Richard Longueira 3070 Lawson Blvd.
Oceanside 11572 (718) 517-6520
rick@petrocelligroup.com
J&A Group
Jorge Martinez 5 Broadway (516) 713-2079 martinez1962@icloud.com
Bear Steel Inc.
Paul Burns
53 Hanse Ave. (516) 377-0428 bearsteel@msn.com
Ben's Contracting
Jennifer Jerome
19 Suffolk St. (516) 255-1757 ben@bgccorp.com
Ben's General Contracting Corp.
Ben Jackson
19 Suffolk St. (516) 623-2945 ben@bgccorp.com
DRG Construction LLC
Dennis R. Gunn
245 South Main St. (516) 415-7774 accounting@drgconstructionus.com
Giannotti Construction
Greg Giannotti 247 Schenck Ave. Westbury 11590 (516) 779-6950 gregory.giannotti@gmail.com
Nicolino Construction
Stephen Nicolino 555 Southside Ave. (516) 868-6579 san-1@optimum.net
Zucaro Construction
Andrew Zucaro
175 Albany Ave. (516) 674-0838 info@zucaro.com
Fundamental Business Services Inc.
Dennis J. Farrell
14 Front St. Hempstead 11559 (516) 486-3120 dfarrell@fbspark.com
M Consultants
David Montgomery
2507 Grand Ave., Baldwin (516) 972-0134
davemma@mac.com
Mega Business Systems
Michael Barrett
154 Long Beach Road Island Park 11558 (718) 450-7871
mb@megabusinesssystems.com
Sparkle on Stage Cultural Arts Center
Robyn Workman 195 Woodcleft Ave. (516) 240-1188
sparkleonstage17@gmail.com
DAY CARE CENTERS
Boss Babies Learning Academy
Tanyria Taylor
393 W. Sunrise Highway (516) 992-5440
ttaylor@bossbabiesLA.com
MJs Budding Brains Daycare
Millicent Ellis James 378 Pine Street (347) 204-0195 ellismi006@verizon.net
Ready Set Grow Learning Academy
Chelisa & Daryl Harris
63 Babylon Turnpike (516) 421-1144 info@rsgla.org
The Innovative Daycare Corp.
Janna Rodriquez
67 Centre St. (516) 992-0495
innovativedaycarcorp@gmail.com
Wee CareAbout Kids
Yolanda Mouzon
142 California Ave. (516) 379-8329
ymouzon42@gmail.com
DELICATESSEN
Atlantic Deli Philip Song
17 Atlantic Ave. (516) 378-0203
psdfreeport@gmail.com
Midway Deli
Luis Alberto
211 N. Main St. (516) 868-5230
luisalberto5690@hotmail.com
DISCOUNT STORE
Empire Solutions of NY Inc.
Maham Khan 393 South Main St (516)378-1300 mahamkhan02@live.com
DOCUMENT SHREDDING
Time Shred Services
James Dowes 120 Church St (516)690-8999
jamesd@timeshred.com
SCHOOLS & EDUCATION
South Shore Guidance Center
Shurie Lurie 114 Church St. (516) 868-3030
slurie@epicli.org
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Woodward Children's Center
Greg Ingino
201 W. Merrick Road (516) 379-0900
gregingino@aol.com
Helberg Electrical Supply LLC
Deidre Helberg
12 B, Filmore Place (516) 868-8028
dhelberg@hesep.com
Endo Electric
Les Endo Jr. 49 Endo Drive (516) 223-2708
endo@aol.com
Island Electric Corp.
Mitchell Kraeling
76 Kerrigan St. Long Beach 11561 (516) 949-0389
mitch92367@yahoo.com
N&S Electric Supply
Jonathan Weiss
68 E. Sunrise Highway (516) 378-4650
jonathan@nselectricsupply.com
New York Electrical Design
Michael Lennon
521 South Ocean Ave. (917) 532-5284
nyedelectric@yahoo.com
Trius Electric
Tom Dipolito
856 Long Beach Road (516) 779-1660
tomtrius@verizon.net
Rabco Engineering, PC
Robert Bennett
8 West Merrick Rd (516)867-2036
robert@rabcoengineering.com
JL C Environmental
Jennifer Carey
243 W. 30th St. New York 10001 (516) 868-8610
jcarey@jlcenvironmentals.com
Milro Group, LLC
49 Hanse Avenue (516)379-6100
Servpro of Freeport, Roosevelt
53 Merrick Road (516) 774-2200
office@servprofreeportroosevelt.com
Freeport Fire Department
Raymond Maguire
15 Boadway (516) 623-9632
rmaguire@fereeportny.org
Full Capacity Fire Consultants Corp.
Jimmy Capuano
76 Bennington Ave. (516) 499-FIRE fullcapacityfire@gmail.com
Captain Ben's fish Market
Jon Bracco 319 Woodcleft Ave. (516) 378-6589 jonnyb1935@hotmail.com
Capt. Lou Fleet
Mike Danon
275 Links Drive W. Oceanside 11572 (516) 860-7735 loufleet@aol.com
Freeport Police Department
Steve Rampanelli 46 N. Ocean Ave. (516) 623-5527
s.rampanelli@freeportpolice.org
Food Rocket
Luz Hernandez 565 Old Mill Road, Baldwin 11510 (516) 226-7474 foodrocket@gmail.com
Hungerford & Clark
Michael Carpinone
110 Pine St. (516) 209-6469 info@hungerforclark.com
DnD Enterprise Inc.
Bruce Abbate
226 Westside Ave. (516) 532-0012
babbate@optonline.net
GARDEN CENTER
Atlantic Nursery & Garden Center
Sig Felle
250 Atlantic Ave. (516) 378-7357
sigfelle@atlanticnursery.com
GOVERNMENT HOUSING
Freeport Housing Authority
John Hrvatin 240 S. Main St. (516) 623-2508
jhvatin@freeporthousingny.org
HARDWARE
Atlantic Hardware
Cait Hill
165 Atlantic Ave. (516) 623-0683
cait.hill@atlantichardware.net
HEALTH & WELLNESS
Breathe N Flow Yoga
Leah Hartofelis
235 Fox Hurst Road. Oceanside 11520 (516) 632-9626
info@bnfyoga.com
Fit4Life Studios Inc.
Ava Donaldson 361-B Atlantic Ave. (516) 836-1791
fit4lifestudiosinc.gmail.com
Freeport Ninja Academy
Kathryn Gawrych
272 Buffalo Ave. (516) 851-7483 rlnafreeport@gmail.com
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Harmony Healthcare Long Island
Amy Fleischer 1600 Steward Ave. Westbury 11590 (516) 546-4174
afleischer@harmonyhealthcareli.org
Love Yourself Spa
Ana Sanchez
399 West Sunrise Highway (516) 608-8833
cometoloveyourselfspa@gmail.com
Magic V Steam Inc
Norman Black
44 Bennington Ave. (516) 600-9322
Penthouse Beauty
Yanira Castillo
197 a Atlantic Ave. (516) 218-3393
penthousebeauty1@gmail.com
Poised Esthetics LLC
Stephie Mobley
210 Sunrise Highway (909) 681-1221
info@poisedesthetic.com
HEALTH INSURANCE
Healthfirst
Carmen Smith
242 Fulton Ave. Hempstead 11550 (866) 463-6743
casmith@healthfirst.org
HEATING & AIR CONDITIONING
Martin Associates
Anthony & Peter Bell
417 S. Main St. (516) 248-1234
anthonybell@martin-hvac.com
NY Boiler & Air Conditioner
Luis Medina
997 Merrick Road Baldwin 11510 (516) 775-5200
nyboilerandrea@gmail.com
Vulcan Mechanical
Vincent Kennedy
74 Atlantic Ave. Freeport 11529 (516) 644-3627
vjkennedy16@gmail.com
HOBBY CENTER
Nassau Hobby Shop
Chris Hirschberg
13 W. Merrick Rd. (516)840-1538
orders@nassauhobby.com
RamalhoTree Surgery
John Ramalho 2489 Eillen Rd. Oceanside, NY 11572 (516)536-5361
ramalhotree@gmail.com
Columbia Chemical Corp.
Lou Ciangiulli
281 S. Ocean Ave. (516) 594-0915 tdt300@aol.com
LIBRARY
Freeport Memorial Library
Lee Ann Moltzen
144 W. Merrick Road (516) 379-3274
lmoltzen@freeportlibrary.info
LIQUOR STORE
Liquor Warehouse of Freeport
Boris Yampolskiy
Allstate
Mike Saadati
355 W. Sunrise Highway (516) 539-9000 mikesaadati@allstate.com
Allstate D'Elia & Bonomo
Insuarance Agency
William Bonomo 149 W. Merrick Road (516) 868-7900 williambonomo@allstate.com
New York Life
Michael Fernandes
126 Porterfield Place (516) 305-3826 mcfernandes1017@gmail.com
State Farm Insurance
Ken Dookram
49 W. Merrick Road (516) 378-4466 kendookram.svvj@statefarm.com
White & Re Agency
William White
113 W. Sunrise Highway (516) 378-5555 billwhite@whiteagency.com
diSalvo Interiors
Annmarie diSalvo 247 Schenck Ave. Westbury 11590 (516) 873-6011 annemarie@disalvointeriors.com
Vincente Jewelers
Robert Varghese 25 Atlantic Ave. (516) 868-7818 bebenezer@aol.com
Mike's Landscaping & Design
Michael Varrone
P.O. Box 846, Baldwin 11510 (516) 868-5046 mike@mikeslandscaping.com
Patrick Murphy's Landscaping
Patrick Murphy 83 Howard Ave. (516) 868-5416 pcmurph60@gmail.com
Mega Wash
Christian Kim
35 Broadway (516) 223-4913 chrisckim@gmail.com
101 Buffalo Ave. (516) 939-4637 freeportwines@gmail.com
MARINAS
Al Grovers High & Dry
Dante Grover 500 S. Main St. (516) 546-8880 groversmarine@optonline.net
Approved Marine
Wes Carman
11 Hudson Ave. (516) 377-0800 wacarman@approvedmarine.com
Atlantic Yacht Club
Chris Squeri
389 S. Main St. (516) 523-3444 csqueri@aol.com
The Freeport Yacht Club
Herb Auleta 533 Guy Lombardo Ave. (516) 378-8850 auleta@aol.com
MARINE SUPPLY
Freeport Marine Supply
Justin Ross
47 W. Merrick Road (516) 379-2610
justinross@freeportmarine.com
MASONRY SUPPLIES
Presti Stone & Mason
Kate Presti 210 E. Merrick Road (516) 378-6006 prestistone@gmail.com
MECHANICAL CONTRACTORS
Martin Associates
Anthony & Peter Bell 417 South Main St. (516) 248-1234
anthonybell@martin-hvac.com
MORTGAGE BROKERS
Fairway Independent Mortgage Co.
Rene Gonzalez 49 W. Merrick Road, Suite 200 (516) 544-0668 rene.gonzalez@fairwaymc.com
MOTOR EQUIPMENT & REPAIR
IVS, Inc.
Robert Mann 244 N. Main St. (516) 623-2300
ivsmotors@aol.com
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Two Men and a Truck
Kayla Glicker
175 Albany Ave. (516) 316-4196
kayla.glicker@twomen.com
Freeport Historical Society
Cynthia Krieg
350 S. Main St. (516) 623-9632
cjkreig@optonline.net
Kmiinails
Maria Camila Galan
200 W. Sunrise Highway, Unit 1 (631) 264-5404
kmiinails@gmail.com
Freeport Herald
Rhonda Glickman
2 Endo Drive Garden City 11530 (516) 569-4000
rglickman@liherald.com
Newsday
Linda Kurtz 6 Corporate Center Drive
Melville 11747 (516) 749-1165
linda.kurtz@newsday.com
American Legion
925 South Ocean Ave. hilarybecker7@gmail.com
Freeport Recruiting Station
Raul Martinez
53 West Sunrise Highway (626) 399-3895
raul.martinezvalencia.mil@mail.mil
Freeport Salvation Army
66 Church St. (516) 378-4557
giovanny.guerro@use.salvationarmy.org
Freeport Salvation Army
Major Jairo & Raquel Ramirez
66 Church St. (516) 378-4557
jairo.ramierz@use.salvationarmy.org
Freeport-Merrick Rotary
Florence Marc Charles
294 W. Merrick Road (718) 974-6688
fmcfifteen@gmail.com
Long Island Cares
Mercedes Montero
21 East Sunrise Highway (516) 442-5221
mmontero@licares.org
The Community Church of Nazarene
Mala Sadeo
301 Atlantic Ave. (516) 514-4799
info@freeportnazarene.org
Toys For Tots
Patrick Franzone
40 N. Ocean Ave. (531) 877-2425
p.franzone@toysfortot.org
Staples
Adam Cohen
160 East Sunrise Highway (516) 623-1434
gm0037@staples.com
Allyn Oil Co.
Raymond Petroro
330 W. Merrick Road (516) 379-2727
popparay31@aol.com
Richner Printing and Mailing Services
Michael Karff
2 Endo Blvd., Garden City 11530 (516) 569-4000, Ext. 288 mkarff@richnerprinting.com
Sign Me Up Signs & Advertising
Kyle Scalley 2939 Long Beach Road Oceanside 11520 (516) 453-0400
dennis@signmeupoceanside.com
Stitch This Print That
Paul & Roberta Danziger 1921 Bellmore Ave. (516) 308-3833
paul@stptny.com
MTD Property Inspection LLC
Eye World
Paul Heller
185 W. Merrick Road (516) 867-1213
eyeworld185@yahoo.com
Michele's Pet Sitting
Michele Longueira
8 Polk St. (516) 608-9870
rescuemoms@optinum.net
PHARMACY
Health Mart
Scott Buda
179 Atlantic Ave. (516) 377-4050
scottbbuda@gmail.com
Minuteman Press
John Jutt
255 Sunrise Highway Merrick 11566 (516) 351-6250
info@mmpress.com
Michael Daniels P.O. Box 469
Rockville Centre 11570 (516) 263-0680
mtd14210@aol.com
PSYCHOLOGIST
Dina Kerasiotis NPP PsyD
Dina Kerasiotis 65 Lester Ave. (516) 672-5814 kerasiotis@hotmail.com
REAL ESTATE
Becker Realty Services Inc.
Hilary Becker 50 Hempstead Ave. Lynbrook 11563 (516) 887-0677
hilarybecker7@gmail.com
Brown, Harris, Stevens Real Estate
David Sargoy 585 Steward Ave., Suite 790 Garden City 11530 (516) 203-8134
dsargoy@bhsusa.com
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Coldwell Banker
Millie Billitzer
284 West Park Ave. (917) 703-3902
millie@cbamhomes.com
Douglas Elliman Real Estate
Michael Wright
35 W. Third St. 11520 (631) 258-2820
michael.wright@elliman.com
Fave Realty Inc.
Franceska Gomez 23 W. Merrick Road (516) 234-6519 francheska@faverealty.com
Mahler Realty
Erik Mahler 1030 Merrick Road, Baldwin 11510 (516) 223-3111
erik@mahlerreality.com
Platnium Realty
Ron Ellerbe 92 Atlantic Ave. (516) 532-9713
rellerbe@optonline.net
Re/Max City Square
Larry Grebinar
280 Guy Lombardo Ave. (516) 410-4000
larrygrebinar@yahoo.com
Real Estate
@business Venture
Dimitri Dauphin
396 Archer St, (516) 377-0757
mrdauphin0801@gmail.com
Real Estate Assessment Group
Mark Davilla
11 Buchanan St. (516) 983-6820
mdavella01gmail.com
North Shore Recycling
Anthony Prisco 184 E. Merrick Road (516) 623-4521
nsrecycling@optonline.net
Undercut Junk Removal
Andrew Milio 52A Mill Road (516) 317-6203
jakeryan550@yahoo.com
Columbia Equipment
Rachel Lazarus
72 Albany Ave. (516) 442-3340
rachel@columbiaequipment.com
Whet Blu New York
Elaine Collado
389 W. Sunrise Highway (800) 537-3030
elaine@firstmfg.com
Backyard Barbeque
Kenneth Ware
300 Woodcleft Ave. (516) 771-4227
backyardbarbequeinc@gmail.com
BGF Bobby Q's Inc.
Bobby Ford 447 N. Main St. (516) 544-4407
bobbyqeastofharlem@gmail.com
Bracco's Jon Bracco
319 Woodcleft Ave. (516) 378-6589
jonnyb1935@hotmail.com
Burger King
Debbie Sena
21 E. Merrick Road (516) 746-6800
debbiesena@bkcfc.com
Caribbean Island Restaurant & Bar
Bibi Bethune
229 Woodcleft Ave. (516) 415-7616
gtkgn@yahoo.com
Crab Shack
John Pan
150 Woodcleft Ave. (516) 868-6198
johnpan9759@gmail.com
Dickey's Barbeque Pit
Carline Jefferson
397 W. Sunrise Highway (516) 408-9420
dickeysnyc1900@yahoo.com
Halfway Down
Hugh Carroll 153 Woodcleft Ave. (516) 608-0700 usebox@optonline.net
Hibiscus @ Elliots
Richie
23 Woodcleft Ave. (516) 884-2050
ebelliots@yahoo.com
IHOP
Daniel Chun
133B W. Sunrise Highway (516) 442-2668
danielchun@ihoprestaurant.net
Imperial Diner
Lana Manetto
63 W. Merrick Road (516) 868-0303
bigmamalana21@yahoo.com
Jeremy's Ale House
Jeremy Holin
239 Woodcleft Ave. (516) 623-0204
jeremyholin@gmail.com
Jeresey Mike's Sub
Henry Gallo
51 E. Merrick Road (516) 858-1111
hgallo@jerseymikes.com
Margarita's Café
William Martinez
445 S. Main St. (516) 623-2980
wmartinez37@yahoo.com
Montana Bros. Pizzeria & Restaurant
Frank Montana
385 S. Main St. (516) 749-6064
fmontana1@aol.com
Otto's Sea Grill Restaurant
Ilona Jagnow
271 Woodcleft Ave. (516) 378-9480
ilonaj1@aol.com
Pier 95 Restaurant
Ramiro Santos
95 Hudson Ave. (516) 379-9898
ramiro@oier95.com
Platinum Cuisines
238 Woodcleft Ave. (516) 378-8929
platinumcuisinefreeportny@gmail.com
Puerto Plata Fish Market
Rudy Liriano
42 Woodcleft Ave. (929) 404-7279
lirianorudy25@gmail.com
Seafood Grill on the Bay
Rosa M. Reyes 507 Guy Lombardo Ave. (516) 517-2405
marilynreyes2008@gmail.com
Taco Tuesday's Jonathan Melendez
28 Woodcleft Ave. (516) 978-6250
tacotuesdaysny@gmail.com
Mike Tochluk
129 B West Sunrise Highway (516) 962-3572
wsfreeport@gmail.com
SAFETY EDUCATION
CJW Fire Safety & Security Training Craig Williams
18 East Sunrise Highway, Suite 210 (516) 544-6307
secfir@cjwtraining.com
SANITATION
Winter Brothers Waste Systems
Dan Palmermo
120 Nancy St.
West Babylon 11704 (516) 301-3503
dpalermo@winterbros.com
SECURITY SYSTEMS
J.W. Security
Rebbeca Williams 74 Woodcleft Ave. (516) 378-2020
jwsecurity@icloud.com
SELF STORAGE
Freeport Self Storage
Paul Kampa 73 E. Merrick Road (516) 378-1200
freeportstorage@gmail.com
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SERVICE STATION
Giv N Go Gas Station
Danny Ocak
300 W. Merrick Road (516) 677-2096
dannyocak@gmail.com
SHIPPING
Bruzzone Shipping Inc.
Fred Bruzzone
224 Buff alo Ave. (516) 239-7120
fred@bruzzone.com
SOUND & MUSIC
All Pro Sound Music LLC
Anthony Ambrogio 66 Harrison Ave. Hicksville 11520 (212) 470-0139
allprosoundandmusic@gmail.com
SPORTS
Freeport Little League
Kenia DeLa Rosa P.O. Box 6061 (516) 509-6957
freeportlittleleagueny@gmail.com
SUPERMARKETS
Gala Foods
Jenny Jorge
111 W. Merrick Road (516) 223-8486
TELEPHONE SERVICES
Verizon Communications
Jacques Butler
19-19 46th St. Astoria 11105 (718) 317-2072
jacques.v.butler@verizon.com
TIRES
The Tire Store
Richard Ull
240 E. Merrick Road (516) 378-7322
sales@thetirestorefreeport.com
TRAVEL AGENCY
Superior Travel
Lois Howes
174 N. Long Beach Road. (516) 457-2028 logoaway@yahoo.com
WATER TAXI
Freeport Water Taxi
Rick Cohen 3400 First St. Oceanside 11572 (516) 521-7744
captaincohen@freeportwatertaxi.com
WELDING
Ace Welding Supply
Peter Ficarrotto
8 Stevens St. (516) 623-4519
aceweldingsupply@hotmail.com
WHOLESALE LAUNDRY EQUIPMENT & REPAIR
Royal Laundry Machinery Services Inc.
John Nuzzi Sr. 361 Atlantic Ave. (516) 623-6973
royalmachinery@outlook.com
WHOLESALE PAPER & PLASTICS
Price Paper & Twine Co. Ean Price 379 N. Main St. (516) 378-7842 info@pricepaper.com
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