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🌱 Patch AM: How Freeport’s star rusher powered a dominant Conference I road win
Also, don't miss Long Island Arts Council at Freeport to Host Annual Arty Party Fundraiser Event on the Freeport Patch calendar

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's star rusher powered a dominant Conference I road win
Also on today's calendar: Long Island Arts Council at Freeport to Host Annual Arty Party Fundraiser Event and 9 more events.
Today's riddle: What do you call advice from a cow ? 🤔 (Answer below!)
- Monday: Breezy in the morning; cloudy, with a high of 68 and low of 59 degrees.
- Tuesday: Cloudy, a little rain; breezy, temps: high: 67, low: 56.
- Wednesday: Mostly cloudy and stiff winds, with a high of 65 and low of 58 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• Nassau high school football roundup: (newsday.com) — Freeport High's football team exploded behind Christian McCravey's 239 rushing yards and three touchdowns in a 28-13 road win over Herricks/Wheatley/Roslyn, moving to 2-1. The roundup also highlights strong performances from other Nassau County teams, but Freeport's big-play offense and key tackles from Jaison Gentles stand out for local fans following Conference I action.
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📸 Around Freeport
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🗓 Upcoming Events in Freeport
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★ Featured events ★
- Long Island Arts Council at Freeport to Host Annual Arty Party Fundraiser Event →
Bayview on the Water, 395 Woodcleft Ave, Freeport
11:00 am
Sunday October 4
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Other local events
- 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 - 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 - 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 - Annual Hispanic Heritage Month Kite Flying Festival →
Long Beach, Long Beach
2:00 pm - Staying Strong Through Midlife and Beyond: HSS Free Webinar! →
6:30 pm
Tuesday September 22
Wednesday September 23
Thursday September 24
Sunday September 27
Wednesday October 7
📣 Freeport Shout Outs!
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Thank you 👏👏👏 to these businesses for making Freeport PatchAM possible:
- Brands Cycle & Fitness — (516) 781-6100
- Long Island African American Chamber of Commerce — (347) 475-7158
- Affordable Offices/Salon/Studio Spaces — (934) 222-4522
- Goshinkan Dojo — (516) 223-7233
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- Home Depot (Retail) posted a job opening for Pro Customer Service/Sales in Freeport. Apply here.
- TJX posted a job opening for Retail sales associate in Freeport. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Freeport here.
🗞 Nearby News
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- 2018 Mitsubishi Outlander Sport For Sale at Carmoney Auto Sales - (516) 689-1974 (longisland.com)
- 7 adults, 2 children displaced after fire damages Hempstead house (newsday.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: Beef Tips (Thank you Gary M. for sending it in!)
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