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PUBLISHER We are proud to present our annual Living In Freeport guide, a special supplement to the Freeport Herald.

Those of us who live here know that Freeport is a

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wonderful, diverse community with a proud history. Our

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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 Stuart Richner

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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

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FEATURED 12 Joanie Souffrant gives Freeport kids a Head Start

14 Eileen Minogue’s mission is to get Freeport reading

25 Animal rescuer Merrie Gordon saves lives through Animal Lifeline

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Chamber Message ................................................. 8 Clubs and Organizations ................................. 10 Elected Officials ................................................... 16 Important Numbers ........................................... 11 Marianne Endo .............................................. 20-21 Mayor's Message .................................................... 6 PAL Boxing Gym ........................................... 22-23 Places of Worship ............................................... 24

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• Soup to Nuts Soup Kitchen • Book Fairies' Eileen Minogue is on a mission

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Mayor Robert Kennedy and Freeport Recreation Center Director Victoria Dinielli with National Grid volunteers at the Recreation Center.

A message from the Mayor

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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, Robert T. Kennedy 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

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the 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

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A messAge from

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greetings!

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

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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.

Best regards, Ben Jackson President freeport Chamber of Commerce Photo courtesy freeport Chamber of Commerce

Above photo: A luncheon with (left to right) State Senator Steve Rhoads, Joe Ponta, Monica Bennet, Greg Ingino, Kathy Lombardi, Chamber President Ben Jackson, and Ken Dookram.

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The Freeport Chamber of Commerce Welcomes You to Freeport Please Shop Local Ben Jackson President

Come enjoy a Kenrick special New Year’s1st Eve fireworks display Dookram Vice President from your favorite restaurant on the Nautical Mile!

Gregory or Ingino 2nd Vice President Call your favorite restaurant dinner cruise line for reservations.

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Clubs & OrganizatiOns All addresses are in Freeport, N.Y. 11520, unless otherwise noted.

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.

William Clinton story american legion Post 342 925 S. Ocean Ave. Eric Young, commander (516) 398-2376

Freeport-Merrick rotary 294W Merrick Road Emily Margulis, co-president DeRosette Harrison, co-president (516) 378-0562

Daughters of the american revolution Kathryn Travers, regent kathrie@yahoo.com

Freeport Pal P.O. Box 22 (516) 428-7180 freeportpal@gmail.com

Delta sigma theta sorority (516) 244-7759 president@dstnac.org

Freeport Pba John P. Lundergan Hall P.O. Box 130 (516) 623-5527

Freeport arts Council 130 E. Merrick Road (516) 223-2522 LIACFreeport.org Freeport Camera Club Freeport Memorial Library 144 W. Merrick Road Theresa Brooks, president Angelfire.com/ny5/fmcc/ Freeport Community band Dale Allinson, president (516) 532-7610 Freeport Community Concert association 31 Delaware Ave. (516) 867-1195 FreeportConcertAssociation.com Freeport lions Club P.O. Box 493 Cindy Lamb, president sha2162@optonline.net

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Freeport salvation army 66 Church St. (516) 378-4557 Freeport teachers association 30 S. Ocean Ave., No. 305 (516) 442-0373 Stuart Napear, president FreeportTeachers.com Friends of Freeport 174 N. Long Beach Ave. Lois Howes, president (516) 457-2028 Info@friendsoffreeportny.org

naaCP (Freeport and Roosevelt Chapters) P.O. Box 292 Roosevelt 11575 (516) 223-0111 Douglas Mayers, president northwest Freeport Civic association P.O. Box 7378 freeportnwca@gmail.com retired teachers Freeport teachers association Joyce Fischer, retiree representative (516) 442-0373 jrfisch@optonline.net sparkle on stage 195 Woodcleft Ave. Robyn Workman (516) 528-5668 south Freeport Civic association 37 Smith St. sfreeportcivicassociation@yahoo.com south shore guidance Center 91 Guy Lombardo Ave. (516) 868-3030

liaaCC long island african american Chamber of Commerce 140 S. Long Beach Ave., Lower Level Phil Andrews, president (347) 475-7158 info@liaacc.org

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Important numbers DIreCt numbers: Freeport Building Department (516) 377-2242 Comptroller (516) 377-2277 Emergency Management (516) 377-2400 Fire Department (516) 377-2190 Freeport Electric (516) 377-2220 Human Resources (516) 377-2267 Information Technology (516) 377-3606 Mayor’s Office (516) 377-2252 Parking (516) 377-2276 Police Department (Emergency) 911 Police Department (Non- emergency) (516) 378-0700 Public Works (516) 377-2289 Purchasing (516) 377-2349 Recreation Center (516) 377-2314

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(516) 377-2250 (516) 377-2212 (516) 377-2258 (516) 377-2249 (516) 377-2300 (516) 377-2329

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Souffrant gives Freeport kids a

By Mohamed Farghaly

J

oanie 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

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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.

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Photo: Meet Joanie Souffrant, a passionate teacher dedicated to changing lives through early childhood education and advocacy for families in need.

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As 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

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.

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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."

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.

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Eileen Minogue’s

mission

is to get Freeport

By Mohamed Farghaly

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ileen 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

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like monthly book fairs, a book bank, community and school partnerships, a home without and by distributing books a book. throughout the community.

Eileen Minogue executive director, Access to books is crucial Book Fairies for achieving literacy, Eileen says, which is why the work Book Fairies does is extremely important.

"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."

"I couldn't fathom "

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Photo: Book Fairies founder Eileen Minogue has helped to distribute more than three million books to under-resourced communities.

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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 Fairies will continue to spread the joy of reading by making sure every child in and around Freeport has plenty of books to read.

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 whileraisingawareness of the nation’s ‘book desert’ crisis. The family was traveling the country at the time in their own school bus.

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Middle left photo: Book Fairies' mission is to achieve literacy while empowering communities through access to books.

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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. Bottom photo: Book Fairies seeks to expand its mission to reach more families in need of reading materials. They are helped by the likes of Christine Ketlesen, left, Sherry McGrath, Eileen Minogue, Ryan Klein, Patty Bertolne and Mary Blanco.

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ELECTED OFFICIALS FREEPORT VILLAGE

Robert Kennedy Mayor (516) 377-2252

Ronald Ellerbe Deputy Mayor (516) 377-2252

Jorge Martinez Trustee (516) 377-2252

TOWN

Town of Hempstead Supervisor

Don Clavin (R)

One Washington St., Hempstead N.Y. 11550 (516) 489-6000 dclavin@tohmail.org

Evette Sanchez Trustee (516) 377-2252

COUNTY

Town of Hempstead Councilman - 5th District

Nassau County Executive

Nassau County Legislator - 5th District

One Washington St. Hempstead, N.Y. 11550 (516) 812-3285

1550 Franklin Ave. Mineola, N.Y. 11501 (516) 571-3131

1550 Franklin Avenue, Mineola, N.Y. 11501 (516) 571- 6205

Chris Carini (R)

Town of Hempstead Senior Councilwoman 1st District

Dorothy Goosby (D)

One Washington St. Hempstead, N.Y. 11550 (516) 489-5000 ext. 4304

Bruce Blakeman (R)

Nassau County District Attorney

Anne T. Donnelly (R) 262 Old Country Road, Mineola, N.Y. 11501 (516) 571-3800

Debra Mulé (D)

Kathy Hochul (D)

State Capitol Building Albany, N.Y. 12224 (518) 474-8390

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State Senator - 8th District

Alexis Weik (R)

94 West Main St, Suite 205, Bayshore, NY.11706 (631) 665-2311

Assemblywoman 18th District

Taylor Darling (D)

District Office 33 Front St., Suite 104 Hempstead, N.Y. 11550 (516) 489-6610 Albany Office - LOB 739 Albany, N.Y. 12248 (518) 455-5861

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Trustee (516) 377-2252

FEDERAL

United States Senator

Charles E. Schumer (D) 757 3rd Ave., Suite 1702 New York, N.Y. 10017 (212) 486-4430 United States Senate 313 Hart Senate Office Building Washington, D.C. 20510 (202) 224-6542

Nassau County Comptroller

Elaine Phillips (R)

240 Old Country Road Mineola, N.Y. 11501 (516) 571-2386 NCComptroller@ NassauCountyNY.gov

STATE

Governor

Christopher Squeri

State Comptroller

Thomas P. DiNapoli (D) 110 State St., Albany, N.Y. 12236 (518) 474-4044

United States Senator

Kirsten E. Gillibrand (D) 780 3rd Ave., Suite 2601 New York, N.Y. 10017 (212) 688-6262 United States Senate 478 Russell Building Washington, D.C. 20510 (202) 224-4451

United States Representative 4th District

Anthony D'Eposito (R) 1508 Longworth House Office Building Washington, D.C. 20515 (202) 225-5516

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In the warmer, longer, lazier days of summer, the living seems easier, life less chaotic.

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Caffeine has both its advocates and detractors. However, Look for foods high in fiber. no one can argue cafFiber can do a great deal feine’s ability to provide for people looking to get a boost more energy from their daily who drink caffeinated beverages when needed. Those diets. The benefits of fiber are numerous, but perhaps in moderation can really benefit from the boost it no benefit is more pronounced provides. than fiber’s ability to flush mornings when the temperatures On sluggish summer toxins and wastes from the body. are already hot and humid at sunrise, a cup of make people feel very sluggish, Such toxins and wastes iced coffee can not only particularly during sumprovide a boost of energy but mer’s dog days. However, some refreshment as well. those who When relying on caffeine daily diets will notice a substantial include fiber in their for that extra pick-me-up improvement in their during summer’s dog days, energy levels. it’s moderate caffeine consumption. important to carefully Exercise in the morning.

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Hanse Avenue food pantry struggles to feed needy families

by rEINE bEtHANY

baby formula, toiletries, or pet food will also be honored — People praise but the work of food only if donation s keep the pantries and shelves filled. the role they play in the communi “We’ve just ty. However, run out it’s food critical to recognize from the People’sof the that when they’re in trouble, Food everyone is in Drive,” Murphy said, trouble. “so our shelves keep going bare According very quickly and donations are Yolanda Murphy t o trickand ling in very Anthony Achong, slowly.

We won’t get of the Long governIsland ment funding Council of Churches for at least eight in Freeport, more pantries weeks.” need all of us to step The 11th Annual up.

People’s Food Drive, Murphy, 61, is the r un by Rob managin g director and Mary Hallam of the LICC. of MalAchong, verne, unloaded 47, is director several box trucks administration of of and food into the operatio ns.

LICC From warehou se their administr March ative 19. As those of fice and items ware- YolAND have vanished A house at 230 into Hanse needy homes, Ave., they stabilize the MUrPHY facility is looking the diets of more Managing toward funding than 50,000 director, from people the American annually.

LICC Rescue Plan Act Twice a month, via United Way, families and in the individuals amount of $50,000. may come to the warehous “Ironical ly,” e, fill out a said Achong, form and receive a shopping cart “that’s about what we’ve packed with spent already cereal, milk, canned tapped this year. We’ve actually goods, fresh produce, into our reserves, and fish or meat. Specific and we requests for items have about $5,000 left — for the like bathroom tissue, diapers, rest of the year.”

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At Jones Inlet (Point Lookout) HIGH TIDE TABLE • 2023 D.S.T. From Mar. 12 thru Nov. 5 JAN.

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04:08 05:01 05:48 06:30 07:08 07:44 08:17 08:50 09:22 09:59 10:41 11:31 12:10 01:06 02:11 03:22 04:31 05:32 06:26 07:16 08:05 08:54 09:44 10:34 11:26 ----12:42 01:35

04:40 05:32 06:17 06:59 07:37 08:14 08:50 09:25 10:00 10:38 11:21 ----12:28 01:32 02:44 03:58 05:04 06:02 06:54 07:44 08:33 09:22 10:13 11:03 11:52 12:18 01:13 02:11

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06:20 07:03 07:46 08:32 09:21 10:16 11:15 ----12:57 01:54 02:51 03:47 04:43 05:37 06:26 07:11 07:53 08:33 09:14 09:55 10:38 11:21 12:14 12:58 01:40 02:23 03:08 03:57 04:50 05:44

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08:04 08:55 09:47 10:40 11:35 12:11 01:04 01:56 02:49 03:45 04:43 05:39 06:29 07:13 07:52 08:28 09:03 09:36 10:09 10:43 11:22 12:02 12:47 01:39 02:39 03:47 04:56 05:59 06:55 07:47 08:36

09:05 09:55 10:47 11:39 12:03 12:59 01:55 02:53 03:53 04:53 05:48 06:35 07:16 07:53 08:28 09:01 09:32 10:04 10:39 11:22 ----12:45 01:51 03:00 04:10 05:16 06:14 07:06 07:54 08:41

09:25 10:16 11:09 ----12:32 01:24 02:18 03:15 04:14 05:12 06:03 06:46 07:25 08:00 08:33 09:05 09:36 10:11 10:53 11:44 12:14 01:15 02:21 03:30 04:39 05:41 06:36 07:27 08:14 09:02

09:27 10:15 11:05 11:57 12:34 01:31 02:27 03:25 04:23 05:16 06:03 06:44 07:20 07:54 08:26 08:57 09:30 10:09 10:58 11:58 12:39 01:45 02:51 03:56 04:59 05:55 06:45 07:32 08:16 09:00 09:45

09:51 10:43 11:38 ----12:51 01:46 02:42 03:39 04:36 05:27 06:12 06:52 07:28 08:02 08:36 09:11 09:49 10:36 11:34 ----01:03 02:09 03:15 04:19 05:20 06:15 07:05 07:53 08:40 09:28 10:19

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09:53 10:43 11:32 12:21 01:10 01:58 02:46 03:34 04:21 05:05 05:47 06:28 07:11 07:56 08:46 09:42 10:40 11:39 12:20 01:17 02:15 03:13 04:10 05:03 05:51 06:36 07:19 08:01 08:42 09:25 10:08

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Additional predictions due to wind conditions if wind is from: northwest & greater than 10 m.p.h.—expect tides two feet below normal; northeast or southeast and greater than 10 m.p.h.— expect tides two feet above normal; southwest or west—tides as predicted. Proceed with caution. Give attention to navigational aids. To determine high tide at the following locations, increase time by amounts indicated.

Tides inside blue outline follow traditional “Fall Back” to Standard Time .

MERRICK BARNUMS CREEK

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BELLMORE CREEK FREEPORT CREEK

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BALDWIN BAY WOODMERE

+0:57 +0:54

SEAFORD EAST ROCKAWAY

+2:15 +1:00

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DONALD X. CLAVIN, JR. Supervisor

Council Members DOROTHY L. GOOSBY • DENNIS DUNNE, SR. • THOMAS E. MUSCARELLA CHRISTOPHER CARINI • MELISSA MILLER

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serves 600 meals weekly

By Mohamed Farghaly

B

orn 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

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men, women and children in need. On average, it serves 600 meals per week, that we are all and also offers a take-home interconnected, and food section with canned what affects one goods and a free boutique person can have with new and gently used an impact on all of clothing. us.

None of this would be Marian Hart president, Soup to Nuts 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.

" It's my belief

"

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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.

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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.

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Bottom left photo: Soup to Nuts, a community-driven organization, helps feed people who otherwise do not have enough access to food.

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Bottom photo: The power of volunteering. Marian Hart and the Soup to Nuts team are making a difference in Freeport.

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Marianne Endo dedicates 20 years to children with Down syndrome

By Mohamed Farghaly

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arianne 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

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children and adults with a diverse range of thing is that disabilities, including these adults see Down syndrome, autism the children as a spectrum disorders, valuable asset and and intellectual interact with them and developmental from a different disabilities. Their perspective. programs are specifically Marianne Endo designed to aid Volunteer, Association individuals in realizing for Children with Down Syndrome 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

"The most important

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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.

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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, andto 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.

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Bottom left photo: Marianne Endo coaches the ACDS Thunderbolts, a sports training club for teens and adults with disabilities.

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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.

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Making a difference, from inside the

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By Mohamed Farghaly oe 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

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Freeport gym is more than just a place to train — it's a beacon of hope for kids to create a place like in troubled areas. Joe's this, where every day mission is simple: Help is an opportunity to kids become successful in unlock a door without life, not just in the ring. any cost or barrier, However, the gym's focus making it easy for is not just on boxing. It is kids to come in. also an after-school and Joe Higgins PAL Gym coach 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,

"We come together

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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.

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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

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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.

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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.

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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."

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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.

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Bottom photo: The mission is simple for Joe Higgins at the Freeport PAL Boxing Gym: Help kids become successful in life, not just in the ring.

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PLACES OF WORSHIP All places of worship are in Freeport unless noted

Annual Backpack and Burgers school drive event hosted by the Greater Second Baptist Church.

Churches 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

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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

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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.

Synagogues Congregation B'Nai Israel Rabbi Marilyn Sokol President Marilyn Gales 91 N. Bayview Ave. (516) 623-4200

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

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Animal rescuer Merrie Gordon

through Animal Lifeline

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errie 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

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assistance to orphaned This is how I newborns, as well as started caring for adoption advice. orphaned kittens, Merrie hopes that, one as well as the day, there will be a home occasional puppy for every every animal, and that needed help — that more programs will be by bottle-feeding in place to help veterans them. who have animals they Merrie Gordon need to give up when they board member, Animal Lifeline 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

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Photo: Meet Merrie Gordon, who has dedicated her life to rescuing animals and advocating for their welfare.

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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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Top photo: Marcia Nelson volunteers for Animal Lifeline, a nonprofit that is saving abandoned cats and dogs across Long Island.

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Courtesy Dolores Hofman

Top photo: Animal Lifeline president Dolores Hofman, far left, joins Phyllis Bogart, Betty Tucker, Marleen Schuss and Pat Tropea to raise awareness of abandoned animals needing rescue and shelter at the 2016 Ms. New York Senior America event.

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FREEPORT Chamber of Commerce All businesses are in Freeport, NY 11520 unless noted

Chamber Officers 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

ACCOUNTANTS 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

ANIMAL HOSPITAL Meadowbrook Animal Hospital Deborah Hopkins 109 E. Sunrise Highway (516) 546-3700 meadowbrookanimal@hotmail.com

ARCHITECT Zambrano Architecural Design LLC Willy L. Zambrano 410 Atlantic Ave. (516) 327-0851 willy@zambranoarchitects.com

ARTS COUNCIL L.I. Arts Council Larry Dresner 139 East Merrick Road (516) 223-2522 ldresner@optonline.net

ATTORNEYS 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

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Mayor Robert Kennedy helps supervise the infrastructure overhaul on Norton Street.

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

AUTO & TRUCK REPAIR

Howard Colton Attorney at Law Howard Colton 53 E. Merrick Road (516) 855-7469 coltonlaw@coltonlaw.net

Broadway Auto & Towing Luis Crespo 25 Broadway (516) 868-3044 broadwaytowing@aol.com

Law Office of Robert McLaughlin Robert McLaughlin 53 East Merrick Road (516) 850-6816 rob@rmclaughlinlaw.com

J & E Auto Center Inc. Lloyd & Ann Cunningham 252 N. Main St. (516) 399-7389 jaz2emil@hotmail.com

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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

BANKS 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

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BUILDING EQUIPMENT CONTRACTORS Tri-State Technologies Elizabeth Boitel 317 South Main St. (516) 868-1218 eboitel@tstechno.com

BUSINESS CENTER Chris Crum Business Center Eric C. Crunbley 147 South Main St. (516) 665-3061 ericccrumbley@gmail.com

CARPENTRY PNP Craftsmen Inc. Don Famrbach 194 Quality Plaza Hicksville, 11801 (212) 279-3668 donf@pnpcraftsmen.com

CAR DEALERSHIPS 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

CATERING HALL Bayview Mike Danon 395 Woodcleft Ave. (516) 623-2022 info@bayviewonthewater.com

COMMUNITY CHURCH The Community Church of Nazarene Mala Sadeo 301 Atlantic Ave. (516) 514-4799 info@freeportnazarene.org

COMMERCIAL INSURANCE Petrocelli Group Inc. Richard Longueira 3070 Lawson Blvd.

Oceanside 11572 (718) 517-6520 rick@petrocelligroup.com

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COMMERCIAL CLEANING COMPANY J&A Group Jorge Martinez 5 Broadway (516) 713-2079 martinez1962@icloud.com

CONSTRUCTION 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

CONSULTANTS 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

COPIERS & REPAIRS Mega Business Systems Michael Barrett 154 Long Beach Road Island Park 11558 (718) 450-7871 mb@megabusinesssystems.com

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PERFORMING ARTS 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 Continued on next page

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Woodward Children's Center Greg Ingino 201 W. Merrick Road (516) 379-0900 gregingino@aol.com

ELECTRICAL SUPPLIES Helberg Electrical Supply LLC Deidre Helberg 12 B, Filmore Place (516) 868-8028 dhelberg@hesep.com

ELECTRICIANS 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

ENGINEERS Rabco Engineering, PC Robert Bennett 8 West Merrick Rd (516)867-2036 robert@rabcoengineering.com

ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES 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

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The Chamber of Commerce and the Village of Freeport extended its congratulations to MFG Leather First Apparel for its successful ribbon-cutting ceremony.

FIRE & SAFETY 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

FISH MARKET Captain Ben's fish Market Jon Bracco 319 Woodcleft Ave. (516) 378-6589 jonnyb1935@hotmail.com

FISHING BOATS Capt. Lou Fleet Mike Danon 275 Links Drive W. Oceanside 11572 (516) 860-7735 loufleet@aol.com

FREEPORT PBA Freeport Police Department Steve Rampanelli 46 N. Ocean Ave. (516) 623-5527 s.rampanelli@freeportpolice.org

FOOD TRUCK Food Rocket Luz Hernandez 565 Old Mill Road, Baldwin 11510 (516) 226-7474 foodrocket@gmail.com

FUNERAL HOME Hungerford & Clark Michael Carpinone 110 Pine St. (516) 209-6469 info@hungerforclark.com

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OFFICE & FURNITURE 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 Continued on next page

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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

HORTICULTURAL SERVICES RamalhoTree Surgery John Ramalho 2489 Eillen Rd. Oceanside, NY 11572 (516)536-5361 ramalhotree@gmail.com

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INDUSTRIAL CLEANING CHEMICALS Columbia Chemical Corp.

Lou Ciangiulli 281 S. Ocean Ave. (516) 594-0915 tdt300@aol.com

INSURANCE 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

INTERIOR DESIGN diSalvo Interiors Annmarie diSalvo 247 Schenck Ave. Westbury 11590 (516) 873-6011 annemarie@disalvointeriors.com

JEWELERS Vincente Jewelers Robert Varghese 25 Atlantic Ave. (516) 868-7818 bebenezer@aol.com

LANDSCAPING SERVICES 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

LAUNDROMAT Mega Wash Christian Kim 35 Broadway (516) 223-4913 chrisckim@gmail.com

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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 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 Continued on next page

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MOVING COMPANIES Two Men and a Truck Kayla Glicker 175 Albany Ave. (516) 316-4196 kayla.glicker@twomen.com

MUSEUM Freeport Historical Society Cynthia Krieg 350 S. Main St. (516) 623-9632 cjkreig@optonline.net

NAIL SALON Kmiinails Maria Camila Galan 200 W. Sunrise Highway, Unit 1 (631) 264-5404 kmiinails@gmail.com

NEWSPAPERS 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

NOT FOR PROFIT 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

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Trustee Jorge Martinez discusses Freeport’s thriving business environment and infrastructure with the Freeport Chamber of Commerce.

Toys For Tots Patrick Franzone 40 N. Ocean Ave. (531) 877-2425 p.franzone@toysfortot.org

OFFICE SUPPLIES Staples Adam Cohen 160 East Sunrise Highway (516) 623-1434 gm0037@staples.com

OIL COMPANIES Allyn Oil Co. Raymond Petroro 330 W. Merrick Road (516) 379-2727 popparay31@aol.com

OPTICIAN Eye World Paul Heller 185 W. Merrick Road (516) 867-1213 eyeworld185@yahoo.com

PET SITTING 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

PRINTING SERVICES Minuteman Press John Jutt 255 Sunrise Highway Merrick 11566 (516) 351-6250 info@mmpress.com

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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

PROPERTY INSPECTORS MTD Property Inspection LLC 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 Continued on next page

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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

RESTAURANTS 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

Fave Realty Inc. Franceska Gomez 23 W. Merrick Road (516) 234-6519 francheska@faverealty.com

Bracco's Jon Bracco 319 Woodcleft Ave. (516) 378-6589 jonnyb1935@hotmail.com

Mahler Realty Erik Mahler 1030 Merrick Road, Baldwin 11510 (516) 223-3111 erik@mahlerreality.com

Burger King Debbie Sena 21 E. Merrick Road (516) 746-6800 debbiesena@bkcfc.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

RECYCLING

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

North Shore Recycling Anthony Prisco 184 E. Merrick Road (516) 623-4521 nsrecycling@optonline.net

IHOP Daniel Chun 133B W. Sunrise Highway (516) 442-2668 danielchun@ihoprestaurant.net

Undercut Junk Removal Andrew Milio 52A Mill Road (516) 317-6203 jakeryan550@yahoo.com

Imperial Diner Lana Manetto 63 W. Merrick Road (516) 868-0303 bigmamalana21@yahoo.com

REFABRICATED BUILDING Columbia Equipment Rachel Lazarus 72 Albany Ave. (516) 442-3340 rachel@columbiaequipment.com

RETAIL CLOTHING Whet Blu New York Elaine Collado 389 W. Sunrise Highway (800) 537-3030 elaine@firstmfg.com

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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

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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 Continued on next page

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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 Buffalo Ave. (516) 239-7120 fred@bruzzone.com

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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

All Pro Sound Music LLC Anthony Ambrogio 66 Harrison Ave. Hicksville 11520 (212) 470-0139 allprosoundandmusic@gmail.com

The Tire Store Richard Ull 240 E. Merrick Road (516) 378-7322 sales@thetirestorefreeport.com

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TRAVEL AGENCY

Freeport Little League Kenia DeLa Rosa P.O. Box 6061 (516) 509-6957 freeportlittleleagueny@gmail.com

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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