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Emilian Emeagwali, founder of Giving Back to Community Corporation, an Elmont-based nonprofit, traveled to her hometown Onitsha, Nigeria, last month to help feed more than 2,000 people. She visited two orphanages in Onitsha, and gave bags of rice and salt to the children.

This is what 'Giving Back' looks like in Elmont

Giving Back to Community Corporation, an Elmont-based nonprofit, raised more than $33,000 in 2023, with residents’ help, to aid the hungry on both a local and international scale. The organization held raffles and hosted a gala and a 5K run, and all of its work was made possible by community support. more

By Nicole Wagner | 1/11/24

Shining light where government remains dark

“Knowledge will forever govern ignorance,” President James Madison once said. “And a people who mean to be their own governors must arm themselves with the power which knowledge gives.” more

3/15/24

Hello, Harrison Butker? Women can be heroes, too

Countless trailblazers have incited change, but there is still an overarching prejudice against us. The struggle that we internalize may vary, but I think we can agree that some days, it’s just hard to be a woman. more

By Jordan Vallone | 6/14/24

Sabrina Hyacintag, 17, added a little fire in the fantasy division last Monday.

Making the cut at Sewanhaka High School [Photo gallery]

Students at Sewanhaka High School’s cosmetology program put their best hair on display last week. more

Matthew Hampton | 5/19/10

New York Islanders fans were able to grab merchandise at UBS Arena’s The Park during the grand opening festivities on Dec. 29. Former Islanders Denis Potvin and Billy Smith sign merchandise for fans.

The Park at UBS Arena hosts grand opening

Islanders fans and members of the Elmont community all gathered at UBS Arena’s The Park on Dec. 29 for the grand opening of two new ice rinks in Elmont. There are two new community skating … more

Rei Wolfsohn | 1/11/24

We are all champions

Nassau County, renowned for its championship teams and historic sporting events, truly shines through its young school athletes who exemplify teamwork and unite communities. more

6/14/24

First baseman Sam Travis enjoyed a huge first half at the plate with 12 home runs and 55 RBIs as the Ducks went 37-26.

L.I. Ducks rally for first-half title

It was an eventful first half of baseball for the Long Island Ducks, who became the Atlantic League’s all-time winningest franchise, captured the North Division’s … more

By Tony Bellissimo | 7/17/23

Prosecuting Trump is not what America is about

Let me state up front that I was critical from the start of former President Donald Trump’s refusal to accept the result of the 2020 election . . . more

8/17/23

James Pagano, who was recently appointed assistant director at Franklin Square Public Library, will help the library build a new Makerspace. His experience as a technical services manager will be vital in facilitating the new technology for use by the community.

Franklin Square library looks to future with new Assistant Director James Pagano

The newly appointed assistant director of the Franklin Square Public Library will help patrons step into the future with new technology. more

By Nicole Wagner | 8/27/23

Long Island’s water supply is endangered

There’s an invisible lifeline across Long Island that sustains us all — our aquifer system. These underground reservoirs — the source of every drop of water that flows from our taps . . . more

12/7/23

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