Nearly 20,000 residents were without power in Elmont and Franklin Square after Hurricane Sandy tore across Long Island, toppling trees and power lines. As of press time, the number of outages in the …
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By Deirdre Krasula
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11/7/12
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Murray Pasternack, a former resident of Franklin Square never could have imagined he would be in a position to donate millions back to his alma mater Farmingdale State College to help students. Sixty-four years after graduating with an associate of of applied science in electrical technology degree in 1960, Pasternack has donated more than $2.5 million to the college.
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By Nicole Wagner
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2/9/24
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Solar Impulse 2 at JFK
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Local Island Park photographer Joseph Abate was one of only two newspaper photographers at an incredible event, and he was excited to share his photos with our readers.
The Solar Impulse 2 is …
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Photos by Joseph Abate, Story by Christina Daly
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6/15/16
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In the second century BCE, the Holy Land was ruled by the Syrian-Greeks who tried to force the Jewish people to accept their culture and beliefs instead of mitzvah observance and belief in G‑d. …
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12/11/23
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Students at Franklin Square’s John Street School learned about dinosaurs during math and science experience week with hands-on activities and experiments.
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By Nicole Wagner
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2/9/24
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With so many local residents and families devastated by Hurricane Sandy, Elmont High School hosted a pasta dinner to raise funds and bring community members together.
On. Nov. 13, the Elmont …
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11/21/12
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Franklin Square Civic Association Board for 2024 is sworn in at the Franklin Square Public Library.
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By Nicole Wagner
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2/9/24
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Rally attendees in Elmont supporting international intervention in Haiti want to stop increased gang violence that plagues the island nation.
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Rei Wolfsohn
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10/27/23
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The Sewanhaka Central High School District recently promoted Deputy Superintendent Regina Agrusa to superintendent of schools, effective July 1.
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By Nicole Wagner
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5/10/24
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The Franklin Square and Munson Fire Department is looking for teens ages 14-17 in the community to join its junior firefighter program.
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By Nicole Wagner
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5/10/24
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