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Good morning Freeport! We're back again in your inbox, keeping you updated with what's happening in and around town. ☀️

In today's newsletter:

  • How Freeport students are keeping the village's 9/11 heroes close
  • What Coward's resignation means for Freeport's shifting school board power
  • Freeport boys soccer regrouping after tough home loss to Port Washington

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

Today's riddle: What do you call cows dancing in the dark 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Saturday: Clouds and sun; not as warm, with a high of 69 and low of 62 degrees.
  • Sunday: Rain becoming heavier; breezy, temps: high: 72, low: 61.
  • Monday: A shower possible, with a high of 69 and low of 60 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• New Visions Elementary school remembers Freeport's 9/11 heroes (liherald.com) — New Visions Elementary students in Freeport honored local 9/11 heroes alongside village officials and Freeport firefighters, hearing firsthand stories of bravery and sacrifice from former fire chiefs. The ceremony highlighted eight Freeport firefighters lost to the attacks or related illnesses, encouraged students to focus on courage and service, and invited families to continue commemorations at the village's evening ceremony on South Bayview Avenue.
   

• Freeport school trustee resigns amid tensions with board president (liherald.com) — Freeport's Board of Education is undergoing major change after longtime trustee and former president Sunday Coward resigned amid months of tension with current board president Michael Pomerico. With only one pre-election trustee remaining, the board is now working to appoint an interim member who shares a strong commitment to students, while residents remain divided over whether unity or open disagreement best serves Freeport schools.
   

• Port Washington boys soccer's Jason Vorfi scores twice in win over Freeport (newsday.com) — Freeport High's boys soccer team fell 5–1 at home to Port Washington after a delayed kickoff, with the Red Devils missing standout senior Kevin Leon due to a knee injury. Despite the loss, coach Craig Klasson stressed that Freeport still has many games ahead and that the season will be defined by how the team finishes, not its slow start.
   

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Other local events
    Tuesday September 22
  • Boys Varsity Soccer Away Game at Sewanhaka High School
    Roosevelt UFSD, 500 Tulip Ave, Floral Park
    5:00 pm
  • Boys and Girls Varsity Cross Country Meet
    Roosevelt UFSD, 720 Northern Blvd, Greenvale
    5:00 pm
  • Boys JV Soccer Home Game vs. Sewanhaka High School
    Roosevelt UFSD, 1 Wagner Ave, Roosevelt
    5:00 pm
  • PBM MEETING 9-22-26 →
    Freeport Calendar Freeport, NY 11520
    6:30 pm
  • Girls Varsity Soccer Home Game vs. Uniondale High School
    Roosevelt UFSD, 1 Wagner Ave, Roosevelt
    7:00 pm
    • Wednesday September 23
  • Girls JV Soccer Home Game vs. Valley Stream Central High School
    Roosevelt UFSD, 1 Wagner Ave, Roosevelt
    5:00 pm
    • Wednesday October 7
  • Staying Strong Through Midlife and Beyond: HSS Free Webinar! →
    6:30 pm

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🗞 Nearby News

Baldwin

  • Baldwin Cardboard Boat Race returns to Milburn Creek despite rain (liherald.com)
  • Joseph Braico named Baldwin School District's new Director of Athletics and Health Education (liherald.com)
  • Seaford Harbor fifth graders take part in book tasting (liherald.com)

Merrick

  • Merrick remembers fallen firefighters on 25th anniversary of 9/11 (liherald.com)
  • Students at Ready Set Grow Learning Academy celebrate summer learning in Freeport (liherald.com)
  • Roof & House Washing Explains The Cost of Pressure Washing Services in Merrick, NY (minnesotaheadlines.com)

Hempstead

  • Long Island Sports Spotlight: Whitman Senior Represents Team USA At Taekwondo Worlds (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: Night Moo-s (Thank you John S. for sending it in!)
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