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🌱 Patch AM: 3, Including Teen With Smoke Inhalation, Rescued From Baldwin Fire: Report
Happening soon: You're Invited to the Childhood Reset Summit on the Freeport Patch calendar
Hey there, Freeport! Let's get started with what's happening in and around town. Read on and stay in the loop. ☕️️
In today's newsletter:
- Freeport firefighters join massive overnight response to Baldwin house fire
- How to register for the big job fair at Freeport Rec
- Freeport barbershop earns praise for decades of helping local kids
Also on today's calendar: You're Invited to the Childhood Reset Summit and 9 more events.
Today's riddle: Why was the scarecrow given an award? 🤔 (Answer below!)
- Sunday: Cooler; a little p.m. rain, with a high of 64 and low of 59 degrees.
- Monday: Mostly sunny and breezy, temps: high: 72, low: 50.
- Tuesday: Plenty of sunshine, with a high of 64 and low of 52 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• 3, Including Teen With Smoke Inhalation, Rescued From Baldwin Fire: Report (patch.com) — Freeport residents may want to know that their local firefighters were among roughly 120 responders who helped rescue three people from a serious eight-alarm house fire in nearby Baldwin early Saturday morning. A smoke detector alerted the family, and one teen suffered smoke inhalation as police and firefighters worked together to get everyone out safely. 
• Freeport Recreation Center to host second Hempstead job fair of the year (liherald.com) — A major HempsteadWorks job fair is coming to the Freeport Recreation Center on Oct. 14, offering local residents access to dozens of employers from Long Island, New York City and statewide agencies. Veterans and disabled attendees get early entry at 9:30 a.m., with the general public admitted from 10:30 a.m. to 3 p.m., but advance online registration and printed resumes are required.
• Trimz Barber Shop in Freeport honored by councilman (liherald.com) — A longtime Freeport staple, Trimz Barber Shop on Guy Lombardo Avenue has been honored by Town of Hempstead Councilman Chris Schneider for decades of service to village children. Owner Leon Levar Broughton's Trimz Cutz for EDU program has provided thousands of free back‑to‑school haircuts, supplies, and scholarships while supporting groups like Freeport Little League.
📸 Around Freeport
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🗓 Upcoming Events in Freeport
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★ Featured events ★
- You're Invited to the Childhood Reset Summit →
Hilton Long Island/Huntington, 598 Broadhollow Rd, Melville
5:30 pm
Thursday October 8
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Other local events
- Long Island Arts Council at Freeport to Host Annual Arty Party Fundraiser Event →
Bayview on the Water, 395 Woodcleft Ave, Freeport
11:00 am - Girls JV Volleyball Away Game at Bethpage Senior High School
Roosevelt UFSD, 10 Cherry Ave, Bethpage
5:00 pm - Girls Varsity Volleyball Home Game vs. Bethpage Senior High School
Roosevelt UFSD, 1 Wagner Ave, Roosevelt
5:00 pm - Girls JV Soccer Away Game at Elmont Memorial High School
Roosevelt UFSD, 555 Ridge Rd, Elmont
5:00 pm - Girls Varsity Soccer Home Game vs. Great Neck North High School
Roosevelt UFSD, 1 Wagner Ave, Roosevelt
5:15 pm - BOT MEETING 10-5-26 →
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5:30 pm - Boys JV Football Home Game vs. MacArthur Senior High School
Roosevelt UFSD, 1 Wagner Ave, Roosevelt
6:00 pm - Boys and Girls Varsity Cross Country Meet
Roosevelt UFSD, 99 Quaker Meeting House Rd, Farmingdale
5:00 pm - Boys JV Soccer Home Game vs. Great Neck North High School
Roosevelt UFSD, 1 Wagner Ave, Roosevelt
5:00 pm - Boys Varsity Soccer Away Game at Great Neck North High School
Roosevelt UFSD, 35 Polo Rd, Great Neck
5:00 pm - Staying Strong Through Midlife and Beyond: HSS Free Webinar! →
6:30 pm
Sunday October 4
Monday October 5
Tuesday October 6
Wednesday October 7
📣 Freeport Shout Outs!
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Thank you 👏👏👏 to these businesses for making Freeport PatchAM possible:
- Goshinkan Dojo — (516) 223-7233
- Long Island African American Chamber of Commerce — (347) 475-7158
- Affordable Offices/Salon/Studio Spaces — (934) 222-4522
- Brands Cycle & Fitness — (516) 781-6100
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- Update: Pet Reunited
Kobe, a cat who went missing in Rockville Centre, NY, has been safely reunited with their family after 23 hours, 46 minutes. Message from Owner: … (Nextdoor The Nautical Mile-Guy Lombardo South)
- Target posted a job opening for Seasonal: Guest Advocate (Cashier), General Merchandise, Fulfillment, Food and Beverage, Front of Store Attendant (Cart Attendant), Style, Tech, Inbound (Stocking) (T3236) in Freeport. Apply here.
- Family Dollar posted a job opening for Customer Service Associate I in Freeport. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Freeport here.
🗞 Nearby News
Baldwin
- Three recurring October programs at the Baldwin Public Library (liherald.com)
- Baldwin expands financial literacy curriculum (liherald.com)
- Baldwin library gets dolled up for Dolly Day (liherald.com)
Merrick
- Jacob Gunther Elementary School Blue and Gold memories shine again (liherald.com)
- Merrick's Allison Sussman honored as Woman of Distinction (liherald.com)
- A New York First – Afghan-Owned Pita Grill House Serves up Halal Greek Food on Long Island (thenationalherald.com)
Wantagh
- Seaford Man Nabbed On E-Bike With What Is Believed To Be 70 Small Packets Of Heroin: Police (patch.com)
Ok Freeport! So now you're in the loop about what's happening today. Thanks for reading, and see you in your inbox next time! Oh -- and if you like what you're reading, invite a friend to Patch AM!
-- The Patch AM Team
P.S. The answer to today's riddle: "Why was the scarecrow given an award?" — Because he was outstanding in his field! (Thank you Teresa M. for sending it in!)
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