(FREEPORT, N.Y.) – Hundreds of local students kicked off the 2026-27 school year by receiving new backpacks, school supplies and sneakers, as well as fresh haircuts during the 21st annual TRIMZ CUTZ for EDU back-to-school celebration in Freeport on Saturday, Aug. 22.
Nassau County Legislature Alternate Deputy Minority Leader Debra Mulé (D – Freeport) and Legislator Scott M. Davis (D – Freeport) teamed up with TRIMZ Barber Shop owner Levar Broughton to host the milestone event, which was presented in partnership with Heeling Soles, Inc. and Steve Muir; Glory House Recovery, Inc. and Terenna Williams; New York State Senator Siela A. Bynoe, and the Incorporated Village of Freeport.
Sponsors of the event included Anthem BlueCross BlueShield; AriZona Beverages USA; the Office of NYS Assemblywoman Judy Griffin, the Barber and Beauty Institute of New York; Blueprint MD; Boar’s Head; Bobby Q's; Claudified Hair Studio; Creative Focus Designs; Champions Martial Arts; Domino’s Pizza, FourLeaf Federal Credit Union, Freeport Garage Door Company, Inc.; Freeport Fire Department Hose Company No. 5; Freeport Fútbol Club, the Freeport Red Ravens Athletic Club; 4M Photos; Gala Foods Supermarkets; Habits Basketball; Home Depot of Freeport’s Community Affairs team, Jerk Man; Laney’s Laundry; Lexus of Freeport; McDonald’s; the Moore 4 You Community Development Center; Mr. B; More Steak Than Philly; Port Authorite 11520; Stem Long Island; the Squad Williams Foundation; Tropicana Brands Group; Unitees; the U.S. Army, Navy, Air Force and Marines; and more.
“During the last two decades, Trimz’ CUTZ for EDU celebration has helped countless families enter a new school year with confidence and joy – and it is tremendously inspiring to see our community rally around an event that equips our students to excel,” Legislator Davis said. “It was truly a pleasure to support Levar in bringing this massive undertaking to life, and I look forward to many more successful partnerships in support of our future leaders.”
“CUTZ for EDU is a labor of love for Levar and his team, and I am continuously impressed by how he works so diligently to add new dimensions to the event so that it reaches more families and helps more students,” Alternate Deputy Minority Leader Mulé said. “At a time when the need is especially great, his efforts make a true impact, and I am grateful to everyone who contributed to the success of what has grown to become a cherished Freeport tradition.”
PHOTO CREDITS – Photos by Chris Portuondodesmith