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Franklin Square superintendent reacts to school closure

Franklin Square School District Superintendent Dr. Jared Bloom said he hoped he would not have to send a letter to parents informing them that schools would not reopen this year. But that’s … more

By Melissa Koenig and Scott Brinton | 5/1/20

Over 100 cars, and even a fire truck, drove through the music and light show on Lydia Drive last Saturday night, as neighbors made noise.

Franklin Square residents turn on the lights for essential workers

More than 100 cars made their way down Lydia Drive in Franklin Square last Saturday night to watch residents light up their homes and bang pots and pans for essential employees. The “Support … more

By Melissa Koenig | 4/27/20

Franklin Square librarians are calling patrons to see how they are coping.

Franklin Square library ‘checks out’ patrons

Franklin Square librarians used to call patrons only for late payments or when something they reserved came in. But since the library closed in mid-March, the librarians have started calling active … more

By Melissa Koenig | 4/24/20

Elmont has the fourth-highest number of coronavirus cases, and Franklin Square has the 10th highest.

Elmont remains one of the hardest-hit communities by the coronavirus

Elmont remains one of the hardest-hit communities by the coronavirus — even as the number of confirmed cases is beginning to decline — with 950 in the neighborhood as of Tuesday, … more

By Melissa Koenig | 4/23/20

Elmont Memorial High School Principal Kevin Dougherty’s family cheered on students.

Elmont, Franklin Square teachers inspire their students at a distance

Every day, Elmont Memorial High School Principal Kevin Dougherty has been posting videos on Instagram and Twitter to keep his students updated on the Sewanhaka Central High School District’s … more

By Melissa Koenig | 4/21/20

The Franklin Square Public Library administration is asking patrons to send them their porch portraits.

Franklin Square Library asks patrons to send their porch portraits

The Franklin Square Public Library administration is asking everyone to take a photograph posing on their porch as a way for the community to come together. The photos would then be posted on the … more

By Melissa Koenig | 4/16/20

Helen, one of the Maple Pointe residents, was happy to receive a letter.

Franklin Square, Maple Pointe residents become pen pals

Nicole Sorace noticed that the residents of the Maple Pointe assisted living facility in Rockville Centre were lonely, as Long Islanders continue to self-isolate to stop the spread of Covid-19, and … more

By Melissa Koenig | 4/10/20

The Franklin Square Pharmacy was fined $5,000 for price gouging on hand sanitizer.

Franklin Square Pharmacy fined for price gouging

When Long Islanders rushed to buy hand sanitizers to protect themselves against Covid-19 last month, the owners of the Franklin Square Pharmacy decided they would make and sell their own. But on … more

4/7/20

Gloves were strewn across the parking lot of the Stop & Shop in Franklin Square last week.

Throw gloves in the trash, Franklin Square residents say

Sandra Fuschetto’s young children like to pick up things they find on the ground. Once, Fuschetto said, her daughter found a used bus ticket and pretended it was a credit card. The … more

By Melissa Koenig | 3/31/20

Joseph Lewinger died on Saturday of complications of the coronavirus.

Franklin Square Board of Education trustee dies of the coronavirus

Joseph Lewinger, a Franklin Square Board of Education trustee, died late Saturday night of complications of the coronavirus. He was 42. Lewinger was elected to the board in 2015, and … more

By Melissa Koenig | 3/29/20

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