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🌱 Patch AM: Babylon Man Pleads Guilty After Fatal Freeport Hit-And-Run: NCDA
Be sure to catch GCA: Local School Car Wash on the Freeport Patch calendar
Good morning to you Freeport! Catch up on our news and events right here. Keep reading to stay in the know. ☕️️
In today's newsletter:
- Guilty plea in deadly Freeport crosswalk hit-and-run
- Freeport resident receives life sentence after violent kidnapping conviction
- Freeport tax preparer's multimillion-dollar fraud ends with prison term
Also on today's calendar: GCA: Local School Car Wash and 12 more events.
Today's riddle: Why did the cookie go to the hospital? 🤔 (Answer below!)
- Friday: Mostly sunny and nice, with a high of 72 and low of 56 degrees.
- Saturday: Sun through high clouds, temps: high: 68, low: 59.
- Sunday: Rain in the afternoon; cloudy, with a high of 66 and low of 59 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
1. Babylon Man Pleads Guilty After Fatal Freeport Hit-And-Run: NCDA (patch.com) — Freeport residents are learning that a Babylon man has pleaded guilty in the March hit-and-run that killed a pedestrian in a crosswalk at East Merrick Road and South Main Street. Prosecutors say detailed surveillance and cell phone data tied him to the crash and his attempt to flee New York, and he now faces a potential prison sentence when he returns to court in December. 
2. Freeport man gets life sentence for kidnapping and assaulting ex-girlfriend (liherald.com) — A Freeport man has been sentenced to 23½ years to life for kidnapping and brutally assaulting his former girlfriend, a case investigated with help from the Freeport Police Department. Prosecutors say the 2024 attack, threats with a gun, and ongoing harassment only ended when the victim bravely came forward, leading to his conviction on kidnapping, assault, weapons, and drug charges.
3. Fraudulent Freeport tax preparer who fleeced the IRS of millions for her clients, sentenced to four years in prison (liherald.com) — A Freeport business owner has been sentenced to four years in federal prison for running a years-long tax and Covid-aid fraud scheme tied to her Freeport-based tax preparation companies. Prosecutors say she helped clients claim bogus credits, costing the IRS nearly $11 million, and now must repay over $11.6 million, with Freeport police among the agencies assisting the investigation.
4. October 9, 2026 Events on Long Island (longisland.com) — Freeport residents can head to Catcher's Fish House today for a waterfront "Weekend on the Waterfront" experience on the Nautical Mile, featuring food, cocktails, music, and harbor views. The regional roundup also highlights dozens of other Long Island events, from art shows and Halloween attractions to family workshops, if you're looking to explore beyond the village.
5. Harper Street DOT Building Reaches Topping-Out Milestone (ccr-mag.com) — A major Queens DOT yard redevelopment is moving forward with its structural frame now topped out, and a Freeport-based contractor, Peter Scalamandre & Sons, is part of the design-build team. The upgraded Harper Street facility will centralize roadway repair operations, add flood protections, and incorporate sustainable features like geothermal heating and EV charging that support infrastructure work across the region.
📸 Around Freeport
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🗓 Upcoming Events in Freeport
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★ Featured events ★
- GCA: Local School Car Wash →
36 Smith St, Merrick
9:00 am - Melanin in Motion: Fall Black Business Crawl →
10:00 am - Progressive entertainment presents hilarious night of laughter →
Governor's Comedy Clubs, 90 Division Ave, Levittown
6:30 pm
Saturday October 10
Sunday October 11
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Other local events
- Football FHS @ Farmingdale HS
Freeport UFSD Freeport, NY 11520
6:30 pm - The Therapy Tour (Freeport, NY) →
Zion Cathedral, 312 Grand Avenue, Freeport
7:30 pm - Girls Varsity Soccer Away Game at Malverne/ East Rockaway
Roosevelt UFSD, 80 Ocean Ave, Malverne
10:00 am - Girls JV Soccer Home Game vs. East Rockaway/ Malverne
Roosevelt UFSD, 1 Wagner Ave, Roosevelt
10:00 am - I See You, Sis Women's Brunch →
Freeport Yacht Club Rentals, 533 Guy Lombardo Avenue, Freeport
11:00 am - Roosevelt Homecoming Parade
Roosevelt UFSD Roosevelt, NY 11575
12:00 pm - Boys Varsity Football Home Game vs. MacArthur Senior High School
Roosevelt UFSD, 1 Wagner Ave, Roosevelt
2:00 pm - Homecoming Game vs. Macarthur High School
Roosevelt UFSD, 1 Wagner Ave, Roosevelt
2:00 pm - Boys Varsity Soccer Away Game at Freeport High School
Roosevelt UFSD, 58 W Seaman Ave, Freeport
5:00 pm - SCHOOLS CLOSED Columbus Day
North Merrick UFSD Merrick, NY 11566 - PBM MEETING 10-13-26 →
Freeport Calendar Freeport, NY 11520
6:30 pm - ZBA MEETING 10-15-26 →
Freeport Calendar Freeport, NY 11520
6:30 pm
Friday October 9
Saturday October 10
Monday October 12
Tuesday October 13
Thursday October 15
📣 Freeport Shout Outs!
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- Affordable Offices/Salon/Studio Spaces — (934) 222-4522
- Long Island African American Chamber of Commerce — (347) 475-7158
- Brands Cycle & Fitness — (516) 781-6100
- Goshinkan Dojo — (516) 223-7233
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- Domino's Pizza posted a job opening for Assistant Manager(03634) - 93 W. Merrick Rd. in Freeport. Apply here.
- Wendy's posted a job opening for Crew Member in Baldwin. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Freeport here.
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 did the cookie go to the hospital?" — Because he felt crummy. (Thank you Sanda J. for sending it in!)
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