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Second grade students at Clara H. Carlson School in Elmont learn about the importance of museums with educators from the Heckscher Museum of Art.

Clara H. Carlson School students learn from Heckscher Museum of Art

Clara H. Carlson School second graders recently participated in a “My Museum” in-school field trip with the Heckscher Museum of Art. more

By Nicole Wagner | 5/10/24

Criminal Justice and Law Enforcement students held a fundraiser to benefit the family of NYPD officer Jonathan Diller who was killed in the line of duty. Diller’s wife, Stephanie, is from Malverne.

Barry Tech students help Diller family, other charities

During their 2024 Service-Learning Fair, the students of Barry Tech High School, run by Nassau Boces, presented their contributions to the community. The entire student body participated in the fair, … more

By Nicole Formisano | 5/10/24

Residents of Franklin Square affordable senior housing complex Dogwood Terrace John Heaphy, Christine Sarner and Karyn Sullivan feel they are entitled to better care. They’ve expressed concerns over the relocation process during the property’s proposed renovations, and its public safety and extermination practices.

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. more

By Nicole Wagner | 5/3/24

Elmont Memorial High School senior Quincy Velez says the Tuition Assistance Program helps him, as someone growing up in a single-parent home, pay for college. He is with Assemblywoman Michaelle Solages, Elmont community leaders and students celebrating the expansion of TAP outside of his alma mater.

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. more

By Nicole Wagner | 5/3/24

Nassau County Legislator John Giuffré, presents the Franklin Square Historical Society President Nancy Youngfert a $127,000 check to invest in the society’s community education initiatives, with Nassau Comptroller Elaine Phillips.

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. more

Rei Wolfsohn | 5/3/24

Joe's Wooden Creations owner Joe Mangiapanelli crafts wood into many beautiful pieces of art into home goods.

Craft boutique raises funds for upcoming Rescuing Families projects

Franklin Square-based nonprofit Rescuing Families is committed to helping families in the community retrofit and renovate their homes to elevate the quality of life for loved ones with disabilities. more

By Nicole Wagner | 5/3/24

A group of neighbors from Elmont join County Legislator Carrié Solages to clean up the community on April 20.

Neighbors give Elmont environmental TLC for Earth Day

A dozen Elmont neighbors joined County Legislator Carrié Solages for a community cleanup in Elmont on April 20 in observance of Earth Day. more

By Nicole Wagner | 5/3/24

Senior Rihanna Staple patrols center field and sets the offensive tone from the top of Elmont’s lineup

Elmont looks for strong finish

Coming off a perfect 12-win season in Nassau Conference 6 softball and graduating standout pitcher Maria Montoya, Elmont is riding a roller coaster thus far this spring but coach John Squillace … more

By Tony Bellissimo | 4/29/24

Robert Mutarelli, a band teacher at Franklin Square’s Polk Street School, conducting the school band during last fall’s Halloween parade. The district’s music educators have helped it gain recognition for music excellence in the past two years.

Franklin Square schools showcase music excellence

Music educators are an instrumental part of music excellence within the Franklin Square school district. more

By Nicole Wagner | 4/25/24

Elmont nonprofits gave away prom attire for those in need

Elmont-based nonprofits help local students with prom attire giveaway at Elmont Memorial High School. more

Rei Wolfsohn | 4/25/24

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