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An alleged Blood gang member was arraigned May 15 on murder and weapon charges for the shooting death of a young man in Elmont in 2021.
Elmont school district prepares for 2024-25 budget, BOE trustee vote
The Elmont elementary school district’s proposed $109.6 million budget for the 2024-25 academic year will increase the tax levy by 2.5 percent, falling within the tax levy cap.
Sewanhaka high school district’s proposed 2024-25 school budget
The Sewanhaka Central High School District’s proposed $255.7 million budget for the 2024-25 academic year will increase the tax levy by 2.47 percent, falling within the tax levy cap.
Regina Agrusa appointed next Sewanhaka superintendent
The Sewanhaka Central High School District recently promoted Deputy Superintendent Regina Agrusa to superintendent of schools, effective July 1.
Renovated Belmont Park to accommodate more than 50,000 fans
Belmont Park's new modernized grandstand will feature 7,500 seats, while the overall facility will be able to accommodate more than 50,000 fans.
Meet the 2024 candidates for Elmont’s education board
As the Elmont elementary school district prepares for its upcoming school budget vote and education board elections on May 21, meet the candidates for board trustee.
Franklin Square Munson Fire Department seeks junior firefighters
The Franklin Square and Munson Fire Department is looking for teens ages 14-17 in the community to join its junior firefighter program.
Dogwood Terrace housing complex relocation, renovation plans stalled
Renovations of Dogwood Terrace, an affordable senior housing complex in Franklin Square, have been stalled — leaving residents to live in limbo.
State allocates $56M more for TAP
Thanks to a $56 million investment in the state's tuition assistance program, college-bound students are getting a little more help paying for school.
Franklin Square Historical Society receives $127K to support community initiatives
The Franklin Square Historical Society, a cultural corner stone of the community, recently received a $127,000 check from the Boost Nassau Small Business Loan Program to support its initiatives.
Columnist
What if you had to vote right now?
Last week, we were treated (or subjected, in one instance) to two presidential events unfolding simultaneously in different places. As the day progressed, I understood that if we see and hear nothing else during the campaign, we will realize, as sentient beings and patriots, that only one man deserves the honor of serving as our president. Only one man is intellectually and temperamentally fit for the job.
Columnist
Breaking down this year’s state budget
New York’s budget-making is a lot like taking one step forward and then one step backward: In the end, we haven’t gone anywhere.
Editorial
With hurricane season coming, be prepared
The looming possibility of natural disasters — such as hurricanes and other severe storms — poses a significant, and ongoing, threat to Long Island, and particularly for those living in more vulnerable coastal communities, like Long Beach and Freeport, which are most susceptible to damage caused by high winds and surging floodwaters.
Columnist
Blakeman enthusiastically follows Trump’s lead
The political similarities between former President Donald Trump and Nassau County Executive Bruce Blakeman are now impossible to miss. Which is probably just what Blakeman intends.