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Freeport’s Fall Fest returns on Oct. 27 look spooky or fun or whatever, and it’s like kids going up to the cars instead of like houses.” Those interested in particiThe Village of Freeport is gearing up for the much-antici- pating with decorated vehicles pated Annual Family Fall Festi- can sign up by calling (516) 377val, Halloween Parade, and the 2311 or emailing ecomerford@ 35th Freeport Fire Department freeportny.gov. Comerford emphasized the Fire Expo at the Nautical Mile need for community participaon Oct. 27. tion, adding, “If T he festival anyone’s interested promises a day of in joining us with family fun, good the trunk or treat, e a t s a n d sw e e t just give me a call.” treats, running The Freeport from 12 to 3 p.m. at Recreation Center t h e p a rk i n g l o t and the Freeport across from Off The Police Benevolent Hook, which is at Association will 195 Woodcleft Ave. supply all candy for Elizabeth Comthe Trunk or Treat. ElIzABETH erford, director of The festival will the Freeport Recre- CoMERFoRD also include a Halation Center, who is Director, l owe e n C o s t u m e o r g a n i z i n g t h e Freeport Recreation Parade, with particevent along with Center ipants marching up the fire department Woodcleft Avenue, and the Chamber of Commerce, shared details showcasing their festive cosabout the festival’s varied offer- tumes. The Free por t High ings and the community effort School Marching Band will take part. behind its organization. The parade, which will feaThe event features a Trunk or Treat experience for fami- ture floats, marchers and the lies. “It’s like trick or treating, trunk-or-treat along the way, but just outside of people’s will begin lining up marchers cars,” Comerford explained. “So at 11:30 a.m. The route steps off people decorate their cars to Continued on page 10
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Freeport shows it’s spirit Homecoming 2024 at Freeport High School on Oct. 19, was a peppy celebration of school pride and community unity, bringing together students, faculty, alumni and families. Here Tyler Grayson for Freeport sprinting down field against Farmingdale High School. Story, more photos, Page 3.
‘Bring America Together’ aims to heal the political divide By MoHAMMAD RAFIQ mrafiq@liherald.com
Larry Dresner, a Long Island native and a seasoned composer, recently launched a compelling new music video titled “Bring America Together.” His intent is to address the country’s yawning political and cultural divide, using music to inspire reflection and, he hopes, unity. The video, featuring a blend of musical theater, opera, traditional choral and rap styles, was recorded in August at Dream Recording Studios, in Bellmore, and filmed by MHz Media Group. The inspiration for “Bring America Together” stemmed from Dresner’s frustration with the
current political climate. “I was just very angry at all the divisiveness and finger-pointing done in politics today, where they’re trying to score points with their voters rather than working together to solve problems,” Dresner, 68, explained. “I wanted to bring that to the attention (of) people in a way that might be accessible through art, and see if we can make a difference.” “(I) wrote the lyrics first, and I tried to keep them not specific and more general, so that it wouldn’t offend people and could reach a broad audience,” he explained. “And then, once the lyrics are set, then I just set it to music. And I wantContinued on page 9
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