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Rhys, Evelyn and Ian Tarascio make snow angels in Franklin Square as flurries fall Tuesday, enjoying a much needed snow day.

Elmont, Franklin Square, Sewanhaka schools close for snow day Tuesday

Elmont, Sewanhaka and Franklin Square school districts have announced that they will be closed tomorrow, Feb. 13, for a snow day. Last minute shifts in the forecast prompted the National Weather Service to issue a Winter Storm Warning, as the biggest snow storm in over two years is set to hit the area. more

By Ben Fiebert | 2/12/24

Eica Ventura, Michael Mercado, Madison Mercado and Michael Mercado share a smile with Santa and Mrs. Claus at the Franklin Square Civic Association and Franklin Square Historical Society’s winter festival last weekend.

Franklin Square community spreads holiday cheer

The Franklin Square community shared some holiday cheer last weekend during the winter festival hosted by the Franklin Square Civic Association and Franklin Square Historical Society last weekend. more

By Nicole Wagner | 12/8/23

Four-year-old Dominic Avallone got excited as he watched an elf make a balloon animal for him.

Winter Festival makes a triumphant return

Dozens of community members bundled up and jumped into the holiday spirit at the annual Franklin Civic Association’s Winter Festival and tree lighting at the Rath Park Gazebo in Franklin Square on … more

By Ana Borruto | 12/8/22

Nancy Rabinowitz’s home in the Dallas suburbs suffered damage from burst water pipes.

Former Franklin Square, Elmont residents battle the elements in Texas

When Erica and Andrew Fox decided to move to Texas for its lower cost of living in the summer of 2015, they didn’t expect to do any more snow shoveling, but brought the shovel they had in … more

By Melissa Koenig | 2/25/21

The National Weather Service is predicting 4 to 8 inches of snow for Long Island on Thursday.

Long Island under Winter Storm Watch — 4 to 8 inches possible

Long Island and the greater New York metropolitan area are under a winter storm watch for Thursday into Friday, according to the National Weather Service. Snow is expected to start falling between … more

2/17/21

Long Island under Winter Storm Watch — 4 to 8 inches possible

Long Island and the greater New York metropolitan area are under a winter storm watch for Thursday into Friday, according to the National Weather Service. Snow is expected to start falling between … more

2/17/21

Creating your pandemic time capsule

If time is really relative and there are time travelers out there from the future thinking about where to visit, do not, I repeat, do not go back to 2020. more

2/4/21

Town of Hempstead workers were busy loading up trucks with sand and salt Wednesday to prepare for the storm. At center was Town Councilman Anthony D'Esposito.

Long Island now under a winter storm warning

A winter storm warning will be in effect for all of Long Island from now through Thursday afternoon, according to the National Weather Service. An area of low pressure over the Atlantic Ocean will … more

By Scott Brinton | 12/16/20

Giving thanks in 2020

In a year when so much has gone awry — so many lives lost, businesses battered, jobs vanished — it strains the imagination to think what we might be thankful for, particularly as the nation enters its second wave of the coronavirus pandemic. more

11/26/20

Winter Weather Safety for Seniors

The winter season can be breathtaking when the ground and trees are covered with brilliant white snow. Although beautiful, snow and cold temperatures can make life challenging, especially for our … more

Nancy Geiger | 1/25/19