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Legislator Abrahams, Glory House Recovery, Inc. Invite Community to Attend Fall Outdoor Market

Legislator Abrahams, Glory House Recovery, Inc. Invite Community to Attend Fall Outdoor Market at Baldwin LIRR Station

(BALDWIN, N.Y.) – Nassau County Legislator Kevan M. Abrahams (D - Freeport) invites enterprising bargain hunters to attend his ...

Minority Leader Abrahams: Republicans Refuse to Hold Vote on Democratic Plan for Tax Cut

Statement from Minority Leader Abrahams: Republicans Refuse to Hold Vote on Democratic Plan for Tax Cut, More Cops

(MINEOLA, N.Y.) – The following is a statement from Nassau County Legislature Minority Leader Kevan M. Abrahams (D – Free...

Following Recent Revelation of SEC Violations, Minority Caucus Members Demand Resignation

Following Recent Revelation of SEC Violations, Minority Leader Abrahams, Caucus Members Demand Resignation of Matthew Bruderman as NuHealth Chair

(MINEOLA, N.Y.) - Following the recent Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) censure of Matthew Bruderman r...

Statement from Minority Leader Abrahams: Majority’s Proposed Budget Amendments Fall Short

Statement from Minority Leader Abrahams: Majority’s Proposed Budget Amendments Fall Short on Public Safety, Fail to Deliver Tax Cut

(MINEOLA, N.Y.) - On Oct. 16, 2023, Nassau County Legislature Minority Leader Kevan M. Abrahams (D – Fre...

Legislator Abrahams, Glory House Recovery Inc., Host ‘Trunk or Treat’ in Baldwin

Legislator Abrahams, Glory House Recovery Inc., Empire BlueCross BlueShield and Kiwanis Club of Uniondale United Host ‘Trunk or Treat’ in Baldwin

WHAT: Nassau County Legislator Kevan M. Abrahams (D - Freeport) is partnering with Glory H...

Minority Caucus Budget Amendment Plan Delivers $128M Tax Cut, Hires 100 Additional Cops

Minority Caucus Budget Amendment Plan Delivers $128M Tax Cut, Hires 100 Additional Cops, Bolsters Inspector General’s Office

(MINEOLA, N.Y.) – Budget amendments proposed by the Nassau County Legislature’s Democratic Minority w...

RESCHEDULED- Legislator Abrahams, Glory House Recovery, Inc. Invite Community to Fall Outdoor Market

(BALDWIN, N.Y.) – Nassau County Legislator Kevan M. Abrahams (D - Freeport) invites enterprising bargain hunters to attend his eighth annual Community Fall Outdoor Market at the Baldwin LIRR Station.

Rescheduled for 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Saturday,...

Legislator Abrahams, Glory House Recovery, Inc. Invite Community to Attend Fall Outdoor Market

Legislator Abrahams, Glory House Recovery, Inc. Invite Community to Attend Fall Outdoor Market at Baldwin LIRR Station

(BALDWIN, N.Y.) – Nassau County Legislator Kevan M. Abrahams (D - Freeport) invites enterprising bargain hunters to attend his ...

Legislator Abrahams, Kiwanis Club of Uniondale United Host ‘Trunk or Treat’ in Baldwin

Legislator Abrahams, Glory House Recovery Inc., Empire BlueCross BlueShield and Kiwanis Club of Uniondale United Host ‘Trunk or Treat’ in Baldwin

WHAT: Nassau County Legislator Kevan M. Abrahams (D - Freeport) is partnering with Glory H...

County Executive Blakeman Once Again Breaks Promise to Cut Taxes in FY 24 Budget Proposal

Statement from Minority Leader Abrahams: County Executive Blakeman Once Again Breaks Promise to Cut Taxes in FY 24 Budget Proposal

(MINEOLA, N.Y.) – The following is a statement from Nassau County Legislature Minority Leader Kevan M. Abrahams (D ...

Sharp Decline in Mortgage Tax Receipts Illustrates Need for Fiscal Prudence in Upcoming Budget

(MINEOLA, N.Y.) – On Monday, Aug. 7, the Nassau County Legislature voted unanimously to authorize the issuance a warrant directing the County Treasurer to apportion among Nassau County’s towns, villages, and cities its quarterly alloca...

BlueprintMD Joins Forces with Legislator Abrahams and TRIMZ to Support 18th Annual KUTZ FOR EDU

(FREEPORT, N.Y.) – Nassau County Legislator Kevan Abrahams (D – Freeport) is pleased to announce that BlueprintMD is joining forces with his office and TRIMZ Barber Shop owner Leon Levar Broughton as sponsors of the 18th annual KUTZ FO...

Legislator Abrahams Invites Residents to Attend Upcoming Series of Tax Exemption Workshops

WHAT: Nassau County Legislator Kevan M. Abrahams (D - Freeport) is partnering with the Nassau County Department of Assessment to host a series of property tax exemption workshops for residents in the First Legislative District.During the workshops, Depart...

Legislator Abrahams Celebrates National Night Out at Cornelius Court Elementary School Uniondale

(UNIONDALE, N.Y.) - Nassau County Legislator Kevan M. Abrahams (D – Freeport) partnered with the Uniondale Fire District, Uniondale School District, Glory House Recovery, Inc., and the Nassau County Police Department to celebrate 40 years of Nat...

Legislator Abrahams and TRIMZ Barber Shop Host 18th Annual KUTZ FOR EDU Back-To-School Giveaway

WHAT - To ensure every student has the essentials they need for a strong start to the 2023-24 school year, Nassau County Legislator Kevan M. Abrahams (D - Freeport) and TRIMZ Barber Shop owner Leon Levar Broughton are hosting the 18th annual KUTZ FOR EDU ...

Uniondale National Night Out

Legislator Kevan M. Abrahams, Uniondale UFSD, Uniondale FD, NCPD, and Glory House Recovery, Inc. Host National Night Out at Cornelius Court Elementary School

WHAT: Nassau County Legislator Kevan M. Abrahams (D - Freeport) is partnering with the Uniondale F...

Legislator Abrahams, Heeling Soles, Inc., Glory House Recovery, Inc. Host 9th Annual ComeInUnity Day

(UNIONDALE, N.Y.) - For the first time since 2019, Nassau County Legislator Kevan M. Abrahams (D – Freeport) and community partners Heeling Soles, Inc.; Glory House Recovery, Inc.; and Charmaine Robin of State Farm Uniondale joined forces to hos...

Legislators Abrahams, Solages, Drucker & Mulé Partner with LICADD to Host Upcoming Narcan Training

WHAT: Nassau County Legislator Arnold W. Drucker (D – Plainview), Minority Leader Kevan M. Abrahams (D – Freeport) and Legislators Carrié Solages (D – Lawrence) and Debra Mulé (D – Freeport) ar...

Legislators Abrahams, Bynoe and Solages Celebrate Juneteenth at Clark Botanic Garden in Albertson

WHAT - Nassau County Legislature Minority Leader Kevan M. Abrahams (D - Freeport) and Legislators Siela A. Bynoe (D - Westbury) and Carrié Solages (D - Lawrence) are partnering with Town of North Hempstead Councilman Robert J. Troiano, the Joys...

Legislator Abrahams, Heeling Soles, Inc., Present 9th Annual ComeInUnity Family Fun Day

WHAT - For the first time since 2019, Nassau County Legislator Kevan M. Abrahams (D – Freeport) and community partners Heeling Soles, Inc.; Glory House Recovery, Inc.; and Charmaine Robin of State Farm Uniondale proudly announce the return of th...

Legislator Abrahams, Empire BlueCross BlueShield Present ‘Family Fun & Fit Festival'

WHAT - Nassau County Legislator Kevan Abrahams (D – Freeport) is partnering with Empire BlueCross BlueShield and other community partners to present the Family Fun & Fit Festival at Hempstead’s Kennedy Memorial Park on Saturday, Ma...

Statement from Minority Leader Abrahams

(MINEOLA, N.Y.) – “After 22 years of serving the First Legislative District and the residents of Nassau County, I have decided to not seek re-election,” Nassau County Legislature Minority Leader Kevan M. Abr...

Statement from Minority Leader Kevan M. Abrahams – Million-Dollar Legal Contract Latest Fallout

(MINEOLA, N.Y.) – In a 4-3 vote along party lines on Monday, April 3, the Nassau County Legislature’s Rules committee approved a $1 million increase to an outside counsel contract with Conway, Farrell, Curtin & Kelly P.C.

The firm i...

Legislator Kevan Abrahams Honors Community Leaders During Women’s History Month Celebration

(ROOSEVELT, N.Y.) - In commemoration of March as Women’s History Month, Nassau County Legislator Kevan M. Abrahams (D - Freeport) partnered with Affinity by Molina Healthcare to present “Celebrating Women Who Tell Their Stories&rdq...

Legislator Abrahams, Affinity by Molina Healthcare Present Women’s History Month Celebration

WHAT – In commemoration of March as Women’s History Month, Nassau County Legislator Kevan M. Abrahams (D - Freeport) is partnering with Affinity by Molina Healthcare to present “Celebrating Women Who Tell Their Stories&rd...

Legislator Kevan Abrahams, Affinity by Molina Healthcare Present Women’s History Month Celebration

WHAT – In commemoration of March as Women’s History Month, Nassau County Legislator Kevan M. Abrahams (D - Freeport) is partnering with Affinity by Molina Healthcare to present “Celebrating Women Who Tell Their Stories&rd...

Legislator Abrahams Honors Hempstead Residents Jeffrey and Cheyenne Spencer for Philanthropic Effort

(MINEOLA and HEMPSTEAD, N.Y.) – During a recent Nassau County Legislature meeting, Nassau County Legislator Kevan M. Abrahams (D – Freeport) honored Jeffrey and Cheyenne Spencer, founders of Helping Hands of Hempstead for their steadfa...

Majority Must Stop Undermining Independence of County’s Inspector General

(MINEOLA, N.Y.) – On Sunday, March 12, Newsday reported that the Legislative Majority is refusing to re-appoint Nassau County Inspector General Jodi Franzese until at 2024 at the earliest – inaction that will keep the fate of the offic...

Statement from Minority Leader Abrahams on Forthcoming Retirement of Presiding Officer Nicolello

(MINEOLA, N.Y.) – On Monday, March 6, Nassau County Legislature Presiding Officer Richard J. Nicolello (R – New Hyde Park) announced he will not seek re-election this November. Following his announcement, Nassau County Legislature Mino...

By Approving an Illegal Extreme Partisan Gerrymander, Republicans Disenfranchises Nassau Voters

(MINEOLA, N.Y.) – In an 11-7 vote along party lines on Monday, Feb. 27, 2023, the Nassau County Legislature approved the Republican Majority’s redistricting proposal, which upon its implementation would set in place Legislative distric...

Nassau Takes First Steps Toward Correcting Erroneous Tax Bill to Tax-Exempt Notre Dame Parish

(MINEOLA, N.Y.) – The Nassau County Legislature has taken the first steps toward correcting Department of Assessment errors that caused a tax-exempt Catholic church in New Hyde Park to receive nearly $1.2 million in erroneous tax bills.

It was am...

Minority Leader Abrahams Applauds Bill Approval to Make Firefighters Eligible for Tax Exemptions

(MINEOLA, N.Y.) – During the Monday, Feb. 6 committee meetings of the Nassau County Legislature, lawmakers voted unanimously to advance a Minority Caucus-spearheaded proposal that will ensure Nassau County’s volunteer firefighters and ...

Statement from Minority Leader Abrahams on Legislature Approval of Nassau County Police Contract

(MINEOLA, N.Y.) - On Monday, Feb. 6, 2023, the Nassau County Legislature voted unanimously to approve an 8 ½-year collective bargaining agreement with the Nassau County Police Benevolent Association (PBA). 

Following today’s a...

Legislator Abrahams Continues ‘Holiday of Giving’ Celebration with Bellmore Playhouse

WHAT – Nassau County Legislator Kevan M. Abrahams (D – Freeport) is joining forces with an array of community partners to carry the spirit of the “Holiday of Giving” into the New Year by hosting a free movie day for...

Statement from Minority Leader Abrahams: Adoption of FY 2023 Capital Plan a Resounding Victory

(MINEOLA, N.Y.) - During its Monday, Jan. 23 meeting, the Nassau County Legislature voted unanimously to adopt the Fiscal Year 2023 capital plan and a bond authorization ordinance to fund an array of critical projects across Nassau County.

After Monday&...

Minority Caucus File Legislation to Make Volunteer Firefighters Eligible for Tax Exemptions

(MINEOLA, N.Y.) – To ensure that Nassau County’s volunteer firefighters and ambulance workers receive the maximum property tax exemption allowable under a recently amended state law, Nassau County Legislature Minority Leader Kevan M. A...

Statement from Minority Leader Abrahams on Status of Police Benevolent Association Contract

(MINEOLA, N.Y.) - On Wednesday, Jan. 18, 2023, the membership of the Nassau County Police Benevolent Association (PBA) voted to approve a proposed contract spanning Jan. 1, 2018 to June 30, 2026. The contract must be approved by the Nassau County Legislat...

Statement from Minority Leader Abrahams Regarding Rules Committee Action on Redistricting Proposals

(MINEOLA, N.Y.) - On Tuesday, Jan. 17, 2023, the Rules Committee of the Nassau County Legislature voted to send two redistricting proposals from the Temporary Districting Advisory Commission (TDAC) to the full Nassau County Legislature. While the proposal...

County Executive Owes Residents Action, Not Rhetoric, In New Year

As we embark upon 2023, Nassau County taxpayers should take stock of what County Executive Bruce Blakeman has - and has not - achieved during his first year in office. While he made many promises on the campaign trail and during his first year in office, ...

Legislator Abrahams Invites Residents to Attend Free Community Property Tax Grievance Workshop

WHAT: Nassau County Legislator Kevan Abrahams (D - Freeport) is partnering with the Nassau County Assessment Review Commission (ARC) to host free virtual community assessment grievance workshops to inform residents about how to challenge their pr...

Minority Leader Abrahams Alerts CE Blakeman, Acting Assessor Cronin to More Tax Bill Errors

Below is a letter from Nassau County Legislature Minority Leader Kevan M. Abrahams (D - Freeport) to County Executive Blakeman and Acting Assessor Cronin regarding more errors that were discovered in the 2023 General Tax bills and another tax bill that wa...

Statement from Minority Leader Abrahams on Legislative Approvals for Fiscal Year 2023 Capital Plan

(MINEOLA, N.Y.) - On Monday, Nov. 7, 2022, Nassau County Legislative committees unanimously passed key resolutions pertaining to the enactment of the Fiscal Year 2023 Capital Plan. Final approval by the full Nassau County Legislature could occur at the ne...

Statement from Minority Leader Abrahams on Vote to Approve Sweeping Concessions Contract

(MINEOLA, N.Y.) - Earlier today, the Rules committee of the Nassau County Legislature voted 4-3 along party lines to approve a 10-year concessions contract with Dover Gourmet Corp.

Dover’s contract with the County was terminated in 2019 amidst al...

What Nassau’s Gas Tax Holiday Means For Your Family

By Kevan M. Abrahams

Minority Leader, Nassau County Legislature

Finally - a little bit of good news about gas prices.

On Wednesday, June 1, Nassau County will begin a gas tax holiday that will last through the rest of the year. During that time, Nassau will ...

Abrahams Partners with Delta Sigma Theta Sorority Inc. Affinity by Molina Healthcare for Earth Day

WHAT: Nassau County Legislator Kevan M. Abrahams (D - Freeport) is partnering with the Nassau Alumnae chapter of the Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc. and sponsor Affinity by Molina Healthcare to host an Earth Day community cleanup and spruceup at the Dr. ...

Democratic Caucus: It’s About Time County Executive Blakeman Got on Board with Plan to Cut Gas Tax

(MINEOLA, N.Y.) - Nassau County Legislature Minority Leader Kevan M. Abrahams (D – Freeport) and his Minority Caucus colleagues today said that a victory for consumers is on the horizon in the monthlong battle to cut gas taxes for Nassau County ...

Minority Leader Abrahams Applauds Vote to Elevate Judge Ketanji Brown Jackson to U.S. Supreme Court

(MINEOLA, N.Y.) - Earlier today, the United States Senate voted 53-47 to approve Judge Ketanji Brown Jackson’s nomination to the U.S. Supreme Court, making her the first Black woman to be appointed to the nation’s highest court. Follow...

County Legislator Kevan Abrahams & Fidelis Care Present a Virtual Women’s History Month Celebration

WHAT: Nassau County Legislator Kevan M. Abrahams (D - Freeport) is partnering with Fidelis Care to celebrate Women’s History Month with a special virtual presentation, “Celebrating Women Making a Difference in Legislative District One....

Republican Majority ‘Don’t Seem to be on Board’ with Minority’s Plan to Suspend County Gas Sales Tax

(MINEOLA, N.Y.) - As Nassau families continue to grapple with soaring gas prices, the Minority Caucus is renewing their call for County Executive Blakeman and the Legislature’s Republican Majority to stop playing politics and join the fight to t...

Abrahams: Extension of Tax Grievance Deadline Sought by Minority Caucus a Victory for Taxpayers

(MINEOLA, N.Y.) – Following advocacy by the members of the Minority Caucus, the Nassau County Legislature today voted to extend the deadline for residents to file assessment challenges with Nassau County’s Assessment Review Commission ...

Minority Leader Abrahams, LIEOC and Nassau BOCES Present “It’s Time”

WHAT - The office of Nassau County Legislator Kevan M. Abrahams (D - Freeport) is partnering with SUNY, the Long Island Educational Opportunity Commission (LIEOC) and Nassau BOCES to present “It’s Time” - a seven-week webinar...

Legislator Abrahams Invites Residents to Attend a “Career in Renewable Energy” Webinar

WHAT - Nassau County Legislator Kevan M. Abrahams (D - Freeport) is partnering with  United Way to host a webinar to teach residents about the “Power Up” program. The program will train and certify participants to enter the fa...

brahams in Partnership with Community Development Corporation Long Island to Host a Housing Workshop

WHAT - Nassau County Legislator Kevan M. Abrahams (D - Freeport) is partnering with Community Development Corporation Long Island (CDCLI) to host a series of housing workshops to help renters, veterans, seniors, and families understand the process to get ...

Abrahams Invite Residents to Attend “Lets Talk Finances” a Financial Literacy Webinars

WHAT - Nassau County Legislator Kevan M. Abrahams (D - Freeport) is partnering with Melvin Greene, founder of “Tax R Us,” Devine Smith, and Janee Browne of Equitable Advisors to host a financial literacy webinar to help residents learn...

Abrahams, Metropolitan Transportation Authority (MTA) Invite Residents to Attend Virtual Fair

WHAT - Nassau County Legislator Kevan M. Abrahams (D - Freeport) is partnering with the Metropolitan Transportation Authority (MTA) to host a virtual employment presentation for residents who are looking for employment or those looking to change careers p...

Abrahams and TRIMZ Barber Shop Hosts 15th Annual Back-To-School Giveaway

(FREEPORT, N.Y.) - To help families that are continuing to face financial hardship amidst the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, Nassau County Legislator Kevan M. Abrahams (D - Freeport) is hosting his 15^th annual back-to-school giveaway on Saturday, Sept. 25, 20...

Abrahams and TRIMZ Barber Shop Hosts 15th Annual Back-To-School Giveaway

(FREEPORT, N.Y.) - To help families that are continuing to face financial hardship amidst the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, Nassau County Legislator Kevan M. Abrahams (D - Freeport) is hosting his 15^th annual back-to-school giveaway on Saturday, Sept. 25, 20...

Abrahams, Uniondale Community Leaders Celebrate Dedication of ‘Catanese Way’ in Uniondale

WHAT - Nassau County Legislator Kevan M. Abrahams (D - Freeport) and Uniondale community leaders will ceremonially rename a portion of Uniondale Avenue between Nassau Road and Jerusalem Avenue as “Catanese Way” on Tuesday, Sept. 7 - an...

Abrahams Invites Residents to Attend Upcoming Tax Exemption Workshops

WHAT: Nassau County Legislator Kevan M. Abrahams (D - Freeport), in conjunction with the Nassau County Department of Assessment, announces the return of in-person Property Tax Exemption Workshops for First Legislative District residents. During the worksh...

Legislator Kevan Abrahams Invites Residents to Attend Upcoming Apprenticeship Webinar with NASRCC

WHAT: Nassau County Legislator Kevan M. Abrahams (D - Freeport), in conjunction with the North Atlantic States Regional Council of Carpenters, announces the Carpenters Apprenticeship Training Programs Webinar on Aug. 31 at 7 p.m.

During the webinar, partic...

Abrahams and Mulé, Cedarmore Corporation Invite Residents to Summer Farmers’ Market at Baldwin LIRR

WHAT: Nassau County Legislators Kevan M. Abrahams (D - Freeport) and Debra Mulé (D - Freeport) are partnering with the Freeport-based Cedarmore Corporation to host their annual seasonal Farmers’ Market at the Baldwin LIRR station. The...

Abrahams Partners with Roosevelt P.A.L., Clarity Surgical to Host Tennis Clinics at Centennial Park

(ROOSEVELT, N.Y.) Nassau County Legislator Kevan M. Abrahams (D – Freeport) partnered with the Roosevelt Police Activity League (P.A.L), and Clarity Surgical to launch a youth tennis clinic at Roosevelt’s Centennial Park on Saturday, J...

Abrahams and Others Host No Out-of-Pocket Cost Breast Cancer Screenings

WHAT: Nassau County Legislator Kevan M. Abrahams (D – Freeport) is partnering with NuHealth and co-sponsors Empire BlueCross BlueShield, HealthPlus, Betty’s Breast Cancer Foundation Corp. and Michelle Photo Studio to bring the NUMC mam...

Abrahams Partners with Roosevelt P.A.L to Host Tennis Clinics for Young Residents Ages 6-16

WHAT: In conjunction with July’s observance as National Parks and Recreation Month, Nassau County Legislator Kevan Abrahams (D – Freeport) is partnering with the Roosevelt Police Activity League (P.A.L), and Clarity Surgical ...

Minority Leader Abrahams Reacts to Executive Curran’s Proposal Create Homeowner Assistance Program

(MINEOLA, N.Y.) - Earlier today, Nassau County Executive Laura Curran called upon the Nassau County Legislature to support her proposal to create the Nassau County Homeowner Assistance Program. Under her proposal, the County would utilize $100 million in ...

Roosevelt PAL, Legislator Abrahams Announce Opening of Registration for Double-Dutch Clinic

(ROOSEVELT, N.Y.) - Nassau County Legislator Kevan Abrahams (D - Freeport) and the Roosevelt Police Activity League (PAL) are encouraging residents to sign up for their six-week Double Dutch clinic at Centennial Park.

Instructors Victoria Cleckley and Tami...

Legislator Kevan Abrahams Partners with Roosevelt PAL to Host Centennial Park Earth Day

WHAT: Nassau County Legislator Kevan Abrahams (D - Freeport) is partnering with the Roosevelt PAL to host an Earth Day community beautification event at Centennial Park. Residents of all ages are invited to attend and pitch in with planting flowers, clear...

Legislator Abrahams Announces Allocation of $1M Grant Toward Capital Improvements at Centennial Park

(ROOSEVELT, N.Y.) - A $1 million Community Development Block Grant has officially been allocated toward the widescale reconfiguration and renovation of Roosevelt’s Centennial Park, Nassau County Legislator Kevan M. Abrahams (D - Freeport) has an...

Legislature Approves Renaming Road Outside Freeport HS to Ernest Kight, Jr.

(FREEPORT, N.Y.) - Nassau County Legislators Kevan Abrahams (D - Freeport) and Debra Mulé (D - Freeport) thanked their colleagues for voting on Monday, April 26 to approve the ceremonial renaming of Brookside Avenue between Sunrise Highway and ...

Legislator Abrahams, ARC Host Virtual Tax Grievance Workshop

(MINEOLA, N.Y.) – Ahead of a looming deadline for Nassau County homeowners to challenge the assessed value of their homes, Nassau County Legislator Kevan Abrahams (D – Freeport) and the Assessment Review Commission (ARC) hosted a virtu...

STATEMENT: Minority Caucus Upholds County Executive Curran’s Elected-Assessor Veto

(MINEOLA, N.Y.) - Earlier today, the Minority Caucus of the Nassau County Legislature voted unanimously to uphold County Executive Laura Curran’s veto of a Majority proposal that sought to set in motion a return to the practice of electing the C...

Abrahams, Fidelis Care Present ‘Virtual Conversations and Reflections’

(FREEPORT, N.Y.) - To celebrate Women’s History Month, Nassau County Legislature Minority Leader Kevan M. Abrahams (D - Freeport) is partnering with Fidelis Care to present “Virtual Conversations and Reflections” - a series o...