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🌱 Patch AM: How Freeport honored its 9/11 neighbors 25 years later

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Good morning Freeport! We're back in your inbox this morning to keep you in the loop with what's happening in and around town. Grab a cup of coffee and read on. ☕️️

In today's newsletter:

  • How Freeport honored its 9/11 neighbors 25 years later
  • See Pete Coco's jazz-infused photography at Freeport's Art Alcove
  • Freeport's McCravey runs wild in a statement Nassau I victory

Also on today's calendar: Merrick Seminar: "Estate Planning 101: What You Need to Know Before It's Too Late" and 9 more events.

Today's riddle: What do an island and the letter "t" have in common? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Sunday: Rain becoming heavier; breezy, with a high of 72 and low of 61 degrees.
  • Monday: Breezy in the morning; cloudy, temps: high: 71, low: 59.
  • Tuesday: Rain and drizzle possible, with a high of 67 and low of 56 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Freeport community remembers its lost neighbors at 9/11 ceremony (liherald.com) — Freeport neighbors gathered at the South Bayview Avenue memorial lighthouse to honor the 30 village residents lost in and after the 9/11 attacks, marking the 25th anniversary with candles, tributes, and restored memorial displays. Local firefighters, police, students, and clergy joined families in reaffirming that the community will keep teaching younger generations about the day's impact and the sacrifices of their neighbors.
   

• Photos by Pete Coco comes to Art Alcove in Freeport (liherald.com) — Freeport art lovers can see Long Island photographer and jazz musician Pete Coco's work on display this month at the Long Island Arts Council at Freeport's Art Alcove in the Freeport Recreation Center. His images, many drawn from Long Island and New York City's jazz scene, will be up through September, with a public reception date expected to be announced soon.
   

• Nassau high school football roundup: (newsday.com) — Freeport football fans can celebrate a big road win, as Christian McCravey exploded for 239 rushing yards and three touchdowns to lead Freeport High School past Herricks/Wheatley/Roslyn, 28–13, in Nassau Conference I play. The countywide roundup also highlights strong performances from neighboring schools, giving local sports followers a snapshot of how other Nassau teams are shaping up early in the season.
   

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Other local events
    Tuesday September 22
  • Boys JV Soccer Home Game vs. Sewanhaka High School
    Roosevelt UFSD, 1 Wagner Ave, Roosevelt
    5:00 pm
  • Boys and Girls Varsity Cross Country Meet
    Roosevelt UFSD, 720 Northern Blvd, Greenvale
    5:00 pm
  • Boys Varsity Soccer Away Game at Sewanhaka High School
    Roosevelt UFSD, 500 Tulip Ave, Floral Park
    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 Volleyball Home Game vs. Calhoun High School
    Roosevelt UFSD, 1 Wagner Ave, Roosevelt
    5:00 pm
  • Girls JV Soccer Home Game vs. Valley Stream Central High School
    Roosevelt UFSD, 1 Wagner Ave, Roosevelt
    5:00 pm
  • Girls Varsity Volleyball Away Game at Calhoun High School
    Roosevelt UFSD, 1786 State St, Merrick
    5:00 pm
    • Wednesday October 7
  • Staying Strong Through Midlife and Beyond: HSS Free Webinar! →
    6:30 pm

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  • Home Depot (Retail) posted a job opening for Pro Customer Service/Sales in Freeport. Apply here.
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🗞 Nearby News

Baldwin

  • Baldwin schools appoint Tara Cocheo as new Fine and Performing Arts Director (liherald.com)
  • Baldwin Cardboard Boat Race returns to Milburn Creek despite rain (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)
  • 17-year-old brings financial literacy lesson to East Meadow library (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 are both in the middle of water. (Thank you Curt K. for sending it in!)
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