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Marissa Linsalata, a 2012 graduate of Sewanhaka High School, took a knee on the school’s football field and called for the replacement of the Indian mascot.

The New York State Education Department is calling for an end to the use of Native American mascots in schools — and Sewanhaka High School is on the list of schools that must comply by the end of … more

By Ana Borruto | 12/1/22

By the steps of the U.S. Capitol Building sits freshly elected Anthony D’Esposito, a Republican from Island Park, getting ready for his first day in Congress.

D’Esposito in driver’s seat to House floor

He was an obscure candidate from Island Park who went up against a Republican powerhouse — and won. His name was Al D’Amato, who would go on to serve 18 years in the U.S. Senate before … more

By Karina Kovac | 12/1/22

America’s mayhem is playing on the world stage

If you know American history, or you remember it, “The whole world is watching!” is the unforgettable chant shouted by thousands of young Vietnam War protesters as they were tear-gassed and beaten with clubs . . . more

10/20/22

Another tragedy, and no hope on the horizon

Celestine Chaney, 65. Roberta Drury, 32. Andre Mackneil, 53. Katherine Massey, 72. Margus Morrison, 52. Heyward Patterson, 67. Geraldine Talley, 62. Ruth Whitfield, 86. Pearl Young, 77. And then there was Aaron Salter . . . more

5/19/22

Gov. Kathy Hochul speaks at Hempstead’s Kennedy Memorial Park about the budget she and lawmakers finally finished in Albany. Money is earmarked not only for crumbling state roads, but to give a break at the gas pump as well. Even if it’s a small one.

Hochul touts budget fixing potholes, colleges at Hempstead park

Some might say it’s been a bumpy road of late for Kathy Hochul, with some of the ongoing turmoil inside her leadership team. But it was a different kind of bumpy road on the governor’s mind last week when she stopped by Kennedy Memorial Park in Hempstead. more

By Jake Pellegrino | 4/28/22

At long last, spring. Cue the fresh scents and sweet chirps.

Long awaited, spring, the season of beginnings, has begun. Though it happens with astronomical regularity . . . more

By John O'Connell | 3/31/22

UBS Arena is a win-win for Long Island

The social media posts generated by Long Islanders at the very first Islanders game at the new UBS Arena came fast and furious on Saturday, showing an excitement not seen since the Islanders’ four straight Stanley Cup wins in the early ’80s. more

11/25/21

'Come out and show respect'

The Franklin Square Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 2718 is holding a ceremony at Rath Park on Veterans Day, Nov. 11, to honor U.S. veterans. more

By Robert Traverso | 11/4/21

Kelleher said that bulldozers have been “ripping up” the green space and the surrounding road since August.

'My trust is shot'

The developers of the soon-to-open UBS Arena in Elmont are renovating an area of land deemed off limits in a 2019 document that was finalized after input from the community, according to Floral Park residents whose homes sit 1,200 to 1,500 feet away from the arena. more

By Robert Traverso | 10/13/21

The 2016 spring fair, held on Franklin Avenue in Franklin Square, included some of the same features planned to be offered at the community’s first annual Fall Fair on Oct. 16.

First annual Fall Fair coming to Franklin Square

The first annual Franklin Square Fall Fair will be held on Oct. 16 at Rath Park in Franklin Square between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m. more

By Robert Traverso | 10/13/21

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