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Fair Pizzerias gear up for fundraiser for slain officer’s family
For each pie, $5 will go to Diller family and first responder organizations
Pizzerias across Long Island will raise money for the family of fallen NYPD Officer Jonathan Diller with a fundraiser on April 17.
Rescuing Families remodels house for disabled woman
Franklin Square-based nonprofit Rescuing Families renovates home for local resident.
Students’ project solutions address nitrogen pollution on school grounds
Students at Elmont Memorial High School and Sewnahaka High School win competition with green infrastructure projects that aim to combat nitrogen pollution.
Showering military moms-to-be with love
Operation Shower at UBS Arena in Elmont showers military moms-to-be with love and support.
Girl scout cookies were extra sweet this season
If you’ve been to the Stop and Shop on Hempstead Tpke these past couple of months, chances are you’ve seen the colorful array that is the Girl Scout cookie booth, run by Troop 1551 of …
Sewanhaka cosmetology students find deeper meaning in their work
Students from Sewanhaka High School's Career and Technical Education program help models prepare for the runway at the Family and Children’s Association’s annual Women in Philanthropy event.
Hop to it! Kids test out their egg-hunting skills at Elmont Road Park
Neighbors from Elmont and the surrounding communities came out to test their egg-hunting skills at Elmont Road Park on March 30.
Elmont athletes celebrated for accomplishments
The Elmont Memorial High School community celebrated the achievements of decorated athletes at the school on March 26.
‘Grease lightning’ strikes H. Frank Carey High School
The cast of H. Frank Carey High School’s “Grease” gave an all-out performance to the audience in Franklin Square on March 23.
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.
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
The heartbreaking death of an NYPD hero
Former Congressman Peter King reflects on the tragic murder of NYPD Officer Jonathan Diller, highlighting the outpouring of support from Massapequa Park and beyond, including a moment with former President Donald Trump, and calls for legislative action in honor of Diller's memory."
Columnist
Washington: where bipartisanship goes to die
Former Assemblyman Jerry Kremer reminisces about bipartisan successes in Albany, contrasting them with the current gridlock in Washington, where partisan politics obstructs meaningful legislation, leaving a longing for the return of bipartisan cooperation.
Editorial
The time to support local journalism is now
Highlighting the efforts of the Empire State Local News Coalition, which aims to safeguard local journalism in New York by advocating for legislative support and rallying communities to save newsrooms and jobs amidst closures and layoffs.
Columnist
L.I. GOP must condemn Trump’s dangerous remarks
Kevin J. Kelley underscores the significance of bipartisan collaboration in politics, advocating for respect, civil discourse, and condemnation of inflammatory rhetoric from leaders like Donald Trump to protect democracy and uphold civic values.