Franklin Square and Elmont endured their second major snowstorm of the year on New Year's Eve. As town and county officials responded, residents dug their way out for the second time during the holiday season. Edited by Matt Hampton, Franklin Square/Elmont Herald
The first blizzard of the season dumped more than a foot of snow in our area Saturday night to Sunday morning, with high winds and heavy, drifting snow accumulating over night.
The villages of East Rockaway and Lynbrook celebrated the arrival of the holidays with winter festivals on the same evening. There was plenty of fun, music and entertainment, with sleigh rides and great …