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

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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.
   

📸 Around Freeport

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🗓 Upcoming Events in Freeport

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★ Featured events ★

Saturday September 19
• Art Walk: Malverne Chamber of Commerce's 9th Annual →
  Village of Malverne, Malverne
  12:00 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

Monday September 14
• Girls Varsity Volleyball Home Game vs. Bellmore John F Kennedy High
  Roosevelt UFSD, 1 Wagner Ave, Roosevelt
  5:00 pm
• Girls JV Volleyball Away Game at Bellmore John Field Kennedy High S
  Roosevelt UFSD, 3000 Bellmore Ave, Bellmore
  5:00 pm
• Boys JV Soccer Away Game at Great Neck North High School
  Roosevelt UFSD, 35 Polo Rd, Great Neck
  5:00 pm
• Boys JV Football Home Game vs. Bellmore John F Kennedy High School
  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
Thursday September 17
• ZBA MEETING 9-17-26 →
  Freeport Calendar Freeport, NY 11520
  6:30 pm
Friday September 18
• FRIDAY KOMPA VYBEZ →
  Prime on the Mile, 340 Woodcleft Avenue, Freeport
Saturday September 19
• POWER FREESTYLE SUNSET CRUISE →
  540 Guy Lombardo Avenue, Freeport
• Tracing Ancestors Back to Ireland - Hybrid →
  Freeport Memorial Library, 144 W. Merrick Road, Freeport
  10:00 am
• LI Rewind Band @ Ottos (w/ Joe Nocella) →
  Otto's Sea Grille, Woodcleft Ave, Freeport
  5:00 pm
• LI Rewind Band @ Ottos (w/ Joe Nocella - Drums) →
  Woodcleft Ave, Freeport
  5:00 pm

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• Long Island African American Chamber of Commerce — (347) 475-7158
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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

• Roosevelt Welcomes Students Back for 2026-2027 School Year with Celebration, Community and School Spirit —Jake Mendlinger Read on Patch

• footprint Solutions posted a job opening for Part Time Merchandiser in Merrick. Apply here.
• Five Guys posted a job opening for Crew Member - 1063 in Merrick. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Freeport here.

🗞 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)

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: They start each day with a cup of caw-fee. (Thank you Curt K. for sending it in!)
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