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Coming up: Jay Medal Soirée on the Freeport Patch calendar

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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 Rep. Gillen's police ride-alongs could affect Freeport's safety funding
  • Freeport man convicted after undercover cocaine stings in Suffolk County
  • How a former Freeport-based book nonprofit just tripled its space

Also on today's calendar: Jay Medal Soirée and 4 more events.

Today's riddle: What is full of holes but still holds water? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Friday: Clouds yielding to sun, with a high of 78 and low of 69 degrees.
  • Saturday: A few a.m. showers, then rain, temps: high: 76, low: 70.
  • Sunday: A shower and t-storm; humid, with a high of 82 and low of 68 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Rep. Gillen Joins Rockville Centre Police for Patrol Ride-Along, Reiterates Support for Local Law Enforcement (house.gov) — Freeport residents are included in Congresswoman Laura Gillen's ongoing tour of local police departments, as she's met with Freeport officers alongside other Nassau communities to discuss public safety needs. Her recent Rockville Centre ride-along highlighted federal funding she's secured for local law enforcement and her broader push to support officer wellness and resources across the district.
   

• LI Man Convicted Of Selling Cocaine To Undercover Cop In Commack, Melville: DA (patch.com) — A man from Freeport was convicted in Suffolk County of repeatedly selling cocaine to an undercover detective in Commack and Melville in 2025, and now faces a lengthy prison sentence. Prosecutors detailed multiple controlled buys and noted his prior felony record, while sentencing is scheduled for late September.
   

• Hicksville-based anti-illiteracy nonprofit, Book Fairies, expands (longislandpress.com) — A Hicksville-based nonprofit that once operated out of Freeport has expanded into a new warehouse triple the size of its original Freeport space, boosting its ability to fight illiteracy. Book Fairies has now distributed 6 million books and added three new board members to help guide its growing mission across the New York metro area and beyond.
   

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🗓 Events Nearby

    Friday August 21
  • Chair Yoga (Hybrid)
    Long Beach Public Library 111 West Park Ave, Long Beach, NY, 11561, US
    9:15 am
  • Baby Sign Language
    Long Beach Public Library 111 West Park Ave, Long Beach, NY, 11561, US
    9:30 am
  • Preschool Readiness
    Long Beach Public Library 111 West Park Ave, Long Beach, NY, 11561, US
    10:45 am
  • LB Garden Club: Tomatomania
    Long Beach Public Library 111 West Park Ave, Long Beach, NY, 11561, US
    12:00 pm
  • Film Friday: Weird: The Al Yankovic Story
    Long Beach Public Library 111 West Park Ave, Long Beach, NY, 11561, US
    1:00 pm
  • 2026 Promenade - Nashville Night →
    Garden City Chamber of Commerce 230 7th St, Garden City, NY 11530
    6:00 pm

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • LOST CAT ALERT!
    Have you seen this pet? Finn was lost on August 19, 2026 and was last seen near Freeport, NY If you have information on their location, please… (Nextdoor The Nautical Mile-Guy Lombardo South)
  • Anyone collect porcelain dolls?
    Would like to start? I have a small beautiful collection of vintage designer porcelain dolls. I'm moving and I would like to give them to someone… (Nextdoor The Nautical Mile-Guy Lombardo South)
  • Metro Franchising Commissary posted a job opening for Restaurant Manager in Freeport. Apply here.
  • AHRC Nassau posted a job opening for Food Service Worker in Freeport. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Freeport here.

🗞 Nearby News

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  • Sobriety Checkpoints, Extra Patrols Coming To NY Roads (patch.com)
  • Spice Recall: Lidl Issues Recall For Spice Mix Sold In NY, NJ (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!

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P.S. The answer to today's riddle: A sponge (Thank you Netty W. for sending it in!)
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