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Christy McKenna, second from left, saw the opportunity to improve her community after organizing a cleanup along Hempstead Turnpike with Girl Scout Troop 1257.

Franklin Square residents start civic association

Over the course of a few months, starting in January, several Franklin Square residents filed paperwork with New York state to become incorporated as a civic association. On April 9, the state … more

By Steve Smirti | 6/1/16

Augusta Uwamanzu-Nna presented her project on a new cement mix that can prevent oil spills at the White House Science Fair on April 13.

Elmont High School valedictorian visits the White House

Elmont Memorial High School valedictorian and Intel Science Talent Search finalist Augusta Uwamanzu-Nna was invited to the White House Science Fair on April 13, along with other science whizzes from … more

By Steve Smirti | 4/20/16

Superdelegate process is a sham and a shame

Republicans and Democrats in New York state will hold their presidential primaries on April 19. It has been some time since candidates on either side orchestrated fierce campaigns in New York. more

4/8/16

The reality Tv stars will be featured at an interview and book signing event on April 12 at the Madison Theatre, on the campus of Molloy College.

The Little Couple thinks big

Reality TV stars Bill Klein and Jen Arnold are just like your average couple — except for the fact that they are both under four feet tall. But the best-selling authors really do think big. more

By Mary Malloy | 4/6/16

Former President Bill Clinton to speak in Elmont

Former president and potential first gentleman Bill Clinton will be speaking in Elmont on Tuesday in hopes of gaining support for his wife Hillary’s nomination before the April 19 presidential … more

By Steve Smirti | 4/4/16

State should mandate GMO labeling

Many American food corporations –– particularly the processed food corporations –– want the federal government to usurp states’ rights. In particular, they want Congress to pass legislation . . . more

3/24/16

NYPD Officer Reddin, left the hospital on Tuesday to cheers to continue recovering after being shot in Brooklyn on Sunday, Feb. 21.

Local cops shot after chase

Two NYPD officers from Nassau County were shot while in pursuit of a suspect in the Bedford-Stuyvesant section of Brooklyn early last Saturday morning. Andrew Yurkiw, 29, a Wantagh resident and … more

By Steve Smirti and Mary Malloy | 2/25/16

NYPD officers found this .357 revolver in the front seat of Jamal Funes's car following the car crash.

Local cops shot after chase

Two NYPD officers from Nassau County were shot while in pursuit of a suspect in the Bedford-Stuyvesant section of Brooklyn early last Saturday morning. Andrew Yurkiw, 29, a Wantagh resident and … more

By Steve Smirti | 2/21/16

Assemblyman Todd Kaminsky stood in front of Dean Skelos's former office to introduce a bill that would put more oversight over municipal contracts.

Kaminsky press conference interrupted by McGrath operative

Assemblyman Todd Kaminsky had a press conference about a bill that he was sponsoring in the Assembly interrupted by an operative from Christopher McGrath’s campaign. Kaminsky, a Democrat from … more

By Alex Costello | 2/17/16

The battle for Dean Skelos’s seat begins to take shape

The special election to fill the State Senate’s 9th District seat, formerly held by Majority Leader Dean Skelos, is set for April 19, the same day as New York’s presidential primary. more

2/4/16