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The initial stages of the demolition of Belmont Park's historic grandstand and clubhouse are set to take place on April 5. The existing 1.25 million-square-foot building will be replaced with a roughly 250,000-square-foot building featuring the modern amenities and hospitality offerings sports fans now expect upon the project's completion, set for 2026.

Belmont Park grandstand, clubhouse demolition set to begin

The initial stages of the demolition of the current Belmont Park grandstand and clubhouse begin on April 5. more

By Nicole Wagner | 4/4/24

Andrew Avila, 26, of Elmont, pled guilty on April 2 to manslaughter charges for strangling a woman to death and leaving her body beside a dumpster behind an Advanced Auto Parts in South Hempstead on Valentine’s Day last year.

Elmont man pleads guilty to strangling woman to death in 2023

An Elmont man pled guilty on April 2 to manslaughter charged for strangling a woman to death on Valentine's Day in 2023. more

By Nicole Wagner | 4/4/24

Students in Elmont Memorial High School’s Model United Nations program attended the international University of California at Berkeley Model UN Conference March 7-10. There the Elmont students won seven committee awards.

Elmont High Model UN excels at West Coast conference

Elmont Memorial High School’s Model United Nations earns seven awards during the international University of California at Berkeley Model UN Conference. more

By Nicole Wagner | 3/29/24

Washington Street School students use dial telephones while learning about what life in Franklin Square during the 20th Century was like.

Students learn hometown history with hands-on learning at Franklin Square Historical Museum

Students from the Franklin Square school district have had the chance to travel back in time with their education at the Franklin Square Historical Society’s Museum on Naple Avenue. more

By Nicole Wagner | 3/29/24

Michelle Kaplan, Scott Briskin, Charlie Iannotta, Christine Smith, Jane Duke and Michelle Rodriguez send their horses off to the races during a fundraiser hosted by Franklin Square-based nonprofit Rescuing Families.

Rescuing Families is off to the races

Community members enjoyed Franklin Square-based nonprofit Rescuing Families’ third annual Night at the Races fundraiser on March 15. more

By Nicole Wagner | 3/29/24

Stewart Manor School’s Lego Robotics team is recognized as the FIRST Finalist for the Innovation Project Award at the championship in March.

Stewart Manor School’s Lego Robotics team compete at L.I. Championship

Stewart Manor School’s Lego Robotics team had a successful season, participating in the FIRST Long Island Championship on March 10. more

By Nicole Wagner | 3/29/24

Aviva Kane, director of the Franklin Square Public Library, received the Community Service Award from George Duffy, executive director of SCOPE Educational Service, at SCOPE Educational Services’ 23rd annual School District Awards Dinner held at Villa Lombardi’s in Holbrook on March 18.

Library Director Aviva Kane recognized for commitment to community

Aviva Kane, director of the Franklin Square Public Library, received the Community Service Award at SCOPE Educational Services School District Awards Dinner. more

By Nicole Wagner | 3/29/24

In spring, all eyes turn to the diamond

It has arrived. Baseball’s opening day. more

By Peter King | 3/29/24

Netanyahu is a supporter of one party: himself

I have known Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer since 1972. I have watched him grow from being a state assemblyman to one of the most powerful political leaders in the United States. Schumer is a serious and smart lawmaker, and he measures his every word with the greatest of caution. When he speaks, it is well planned, because he is conscious of the fact that the press will hold him accountable for his actions. more

By Jerry Kremer | 3/29/24

Have you got the fire(fighter) in you?

They’re good people. They’re strong. And they’re heroes. That’s how people in New York describe volunteer firefighters, according to a survey conducted by the … more

3/29/24

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