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🌱 Patch AM: How Freeport keeps its 9/11 heroes’ stories alive 25 years later

Be sure to catch Art Walk: Malverne Chamber of Commerce's 9th Annual on the Freeport Patch calendar

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Cheers Freeport! We're back, helping you stay up to date with what's happening. Let's take on the day together! ☀️

In today's newsletter:

  • How Freeport keeps its 9/11 heroes' stories alive 25 years later
  • Freeport-linked contractor gets prison for defrauding Sandy-struck homeowners

Also on today's calendar: Art Walk: Malverne Chamber of Commerce's 9th Annual and 11 more events.

Today's riddle: Why are crows so alert and curious? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Sunday: Heavy rain and a thunderstorm, with a high of 80 and low of 69 degrees.
  • Monday: Breezy at times with sunshine, temps: high: 78, low: 59.
  • Tuesday: Mostly sunny and pleasant, with a high of 71 and low of 64 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• The Muldowney family carries forward stories of their loved ones after Sept. 11 loss (liherald.com) — Freeport residents are invited to an annual 9/11 memorial on South Bayview Avenue and Ray Street honoring 30 community members lost in or after the attacks. The story highlights the Muldowney family's sacrifices and ongoing efforts with the Freeport Fire Department to keep victims' names and stories alive for future generations.
   

• Texas Man Sentenced to 4 Years for Defrauding Hurricane Sandy Victims (townhall.com) — A former Freeport-based contractor has been sentenced to four years in federal prison for defrauding more than 20 Hurricane Sandy victims, many on Long Island, through his company Design Concepts Group in Freeport. Prosecutors say he took about $2.5 million in recovery funds meant to elevate damaged homes, instead spending heavily on luxury cars and land while projects went unfinished.
   

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🗞 Nearby News

Baldwin

  • Baldwin teacher Bobbie Jo DiFabio recalls starting her career on 9/11 (liherald.com)
  • Lakeview friends turn Simply Sistah's brunch into community movement (liherald.com)
  • 9/11 put on display retired FDNY firefighter Bob Beckwith's legacy of patriotism (cbsnews.com)

Merrick

  • Pencils, pens and books unpacked for new year in North Merrick Schools (liherald.com)
  • Chabad of Merrick-Bellmore-Wantagh expands High Holiday services to South Bellmore (liherald.com)

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-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: They start each day with a cup of caw-fee. (Thank you Curt K. for sending it in!)
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