🌱 Patch AM: How will Freeport’s new turf change this season’s home-field advantage?

What's up Freeport! Let's start this morning right by getting caught up on what's going on around town. Keep reading to stay in the loop. ☀️

In today's newsletter:

• How will Freeport's new turf change this season's home-field advantage?
• How Freeport will honor its 9/11 heroes 25 years later
• How Freeport's regional food bank is gearing up for Hunger Action Month

Also on today's calendar: Jay Medal Soirée and 9 more events.

Today's riddle: I'm a rock group with 4 members; one member was assassinated. What am I? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

• Friday: Turning sunny and less humid, with a high of 80 and low of 64 degrees.
• Saturday: Sun giving way to clouds, temps: high: 76, low: 68.
• Sunday: Some rain and a thunderstorm, with a high of 78 and low of 69 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Freeport Red Devils football team is fired up with a new turf field (liherald.com) — Freeport High School's Red Devils are kicking off the 2026 season on a newly renovated turf field, with home games returning to the village after last year's nomadic schedule. Coach Jimmy Jones is back on the sidelines, leading a largely rebuilt squad that leans on versatile juniors and seniors to climb back into playoff contention.
   

• The Muldowney family carries forward stories of their loved ones after September 11 loss (liherald.com) — Freeport is preparing its annual September 11 memorial on South Bayview Avenue and Ray Street, honoring 30 community members lost to the attacks and related illnesses. The Muldowney family's story highlights the village's deep ties to public service and its determination to keep local heroes' names and sacrifices alive for younger generations.
   

• Long Island Cares rallies support for Hunger Action Month (liherald.com) — Long Island Cares is stepping up Hunger Action Month efforts with a major donation drive that directly supports its regional food bank in Freeport. Rising grocery costs and SNAP changes are increasing need, and residents are encouraged to contribute money or food so local families can continue accessing essential pantry services close to home.
   

📸 Around Freeport

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🗓 Upcoming Events in Freeport

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★ Featured events ★

Saturday September 19
• Jay Medal Soirée →
  Jay Estate, 210 Boston Post Rd, Rye
  5:30 pm
Thursday September 24
• Merrick Seminar: "Estate Planning 101: What You Need to Know Before It's Too Late" →
  Frankie's Pizzeria & Restaurant, 1696 Merrick Rd, Merrick
  12:00 pm

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Other local events

Sunday September 13
• Brunch On Di Edge Sundays →
  Di Edge Waterfront Bar & Kitchen, 445 South Main Street, Freeport
Monday September 14
• Boys JV Football Home Game vs. Bellmore John F Kennedy High School
  Roosevelt UFSD, 1 Wagner Ave, Roosevelt
  5:00 pm
• Boys JV Soccer Away Game at Great Neck North High School
  Roosevelt UFSD, 35 Polo Rd, Great Neck
  5:00 pm
• Girls JV Volleyball Away Game at Bellmore John Field Kennedy High S
  Roosevelt UFSD, 3000 Bellmore Ave, Bellmore
  5:00 pm
• Girls Varsity Volleyball Home Game vs. Bellmore John F Kennedy High
  Roosevelt UFSD, 1 Wagner Ave, Roosevelt
  5:00 pm
• FYI – Smoking Shields Annual Cigar Event →
  Bayview On The Water, 395 Woodcleft Ave, Freeport
  6:00 pm
Tuesday September 15
• Foodies + New Friends: Freeport | Small Business Owners Edition →
  Restaurant of the Week, South Main Street, Freeport
• Boys and Girls Varsity Cross Country Meet
  Roosevelt UFSD, 99 Quaker Meeting House Rd, Farmingdale
  5:00 pm
• Boys Varsity Soccer Home Game vs. Great Neck North High School
  Roosevelt UFSD, 1 Wagner Ave, Roosevelt
  5:15 pm
Saturday September 19
• Art Walk: Malverne Chamber of Commerce's 9th Annual →
  Village of Malverne, Malverne
  12:00 pm

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

• YEB - Youth Enrichment Brands posted a job opening for Swim Instructor in Oceanside. Apply here.
• Mental Health Association of Nassau County, Inc. posted a job opening for Supportive Housing Counselor Full Time in Hempstead. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Freeport here.

🗞 Nearby News

Baldwin

• Dedicated street names preserve the legacy of 9/11 victims in Baldwin (liherald.com)
• Valley Stream Central football plays with heavy heart in season-opening win over Baldwin (newsday.com)
• 9/11 put on display retired FDNY firefighter Bob Beckwith's legacy of patriotism (cbsnews.com)

Merrick

• Nassau County honors the volunteer firefighters lost on 9/11 with new tribute (liherald.com)
• Calhoun Colts football team reloads after 6-win campaign (liherald.com)
• Drugs stamped with unique brand helped bust alleged traffickers on Long Island (abc7ny.com)

Rockville Centre

• Opera Star Returns To Rockville Centre As High Holy Days Soloist (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: Mount Rushmore (Thank you J.J. W. for sending it in!)
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