Celebrating St. Patrick’s Day at Saint Catherine of Sienna

Franklin Square community members dressed in their best green attire to celebrate Saint Patrick’s Day on March 16 at Saint Catherine of Sienna Church.

Ceremony celebrates distinguished women in the community

The many accomplishment of amazing local women are making the annual selections of Women of Distinction honorees tougher and tougher. Last Saturday, Assemblywoman Michaelle Solages presented the …

Women in sports discuss industry triumphs, challenges

Establishing a support system is something fundamental to success in any field. For women in the sports industry, this is a building block that is paramount to success.

‘Sunne’s Gift’ author speaks to Elmont students

In honor of Black History Month, local author Ama Karikari Yawson visited Elmont’s Alden Terrace School for a storytelling performance and discussion on Feb. 15.

Dutch Broadway students showcase winter club skills

Students at Elmont’s Dutch Broadway School in from kindergarten through sixth grade showed their families what they learned and have been working on in their winter clubs on Feb. 15.

10 years in Franklin Square: ‘The little Red Mango that could’ on LI

Chris Cianciulli opened his Red Mango shop at 721 Franklin Ave. in Franklin Square back in 2013 — when the popular frozen yogurt franchise was just starting to pick up steam. At the time, there …

A 'sweet' addition to Franklin Square: The Sweet Life Bake Shop celebrates its grand opening

Owners Nicole Minor and Jose Velasquez officially debuted their new bakery The Sweet Life Bake Shop on May 12 and are excited to offer quality desserts to the Franklin Square community. Minor, …

Columnist

Criminals aren’t in custody: Let’s reform bail reform

As a mother of four and a legislator deeply committed to public safety, I am compelled to address the recent horrific case in Babylon. This case — in which body parts were found in public spaces, including a park frequented by families, and a judge was unable to set bail and detain the defendants — highlights a disturbing trend: the prioritization of criminals over victims.

Columnist

It’s me, not ChatGPT . . . at least I think so

Why should I work this week? No one works anymore, or if they show up, they bring attitude or the three stages of incompetence: Don’t care, don’t want to be here, don’t notice you standing there at my counter. (I don’t mean you, of course. Herald readers are all diligent, responsible people.)

Editorial

Celebrating L.I.’s rich Irish-American heritage

St. Patrick’s Day has come and gone, but there is much more to this annual holiday than just the vibrant green decorations, festive parades, pints of beer and corned beef. It is an opportunity to celebrate the rich tapestry of Irish-American heritage, deeply woven into the fabric of Long Island and its communities.

Columnist

Traffic safety: a holistic approach

From my experience as a lawyer and as a county legislator since 2022, traffic safety is a topic high on my list of priorities. Rarely a day goes by when we don’t read, see or hear reports of accidents on our roadways, too often with tragic results. For virtually every Long Islander, traffic is a part of our everyday lives. Congestion on our roadways is ever present, and because of that, the safety of drivers, passengers and pedestrians should be the first priority for every driver and everyone on foot trying to cross a street.