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Islanders fans skate around on the new Northwell Pond outside UBS Arena on The Park’s opening day Dec. 27.

Community laces up skates at UBS Arena's The Park

Elmont community members, Islanders’ fans and neighbors of surrounding communities recently laced up their skates and took to the ice at The Park at UBS Arena. more

By Nicole Wagner | 1/5/24

A Santa’s mailbox at the end of Robert Destefano’s driveway at 1051 Harrow Road in Franklin Square is open for community members to drop donations off for St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital throughout the holiday season.

Franklin Square holiday light show raises money for St. Jude’s

Robert Destefano, a lifelong Franklin Square resident, has hosted a holiday light show adorned with holiday figurines galore and filled with music for the past seven years. This year’s show was a bit different though, as the light of his late father Neil Destefano kept his Christmas spirit alive. more

By Nicole Wagner | 1/5/24

Pajama party palooza in Elmont

Christiano Marcello, Fenol C. LaRock and Antonio Marcello, executive directors of Elmont-based nonprofit Universal Interactions, have been giving back to their community for a long time. The holiday season inspired them to give back once more in 2023. more

Rei Wolfsohn | 1/5/24

Courtesy Office of County Legislator Carrié Solages Assemblywoman Michaelle Solages and County Legislator Carrié Solages celebrate the 220th anniversary of Haitian independence on Jan. 1 and enjoy bowls of soup joumou.

Celebrating Haitian Independence Day

County Legislator Carrié Solages and Assemblywoman Michaelle Solages the 220th anniversary of Haitian independence on Jan. 1. Haitian Independence Day commemorates Haiti’s Jan. 1, … more

By Nicole Wagner | 1/5/24

Pajama party palooza in Elmont

Christiano Marcello, Fenol C. LaRock and Antonio Marcello, executive directors of Elmont-based nonprofit Universal Interactions, have been giving back to their community for a long time. The holiday season inspired them to give back once more in 2023. more

Rei Wolfsohn | 1/5/24

Christiano Marcello, Fenol LaRock and Antonio Marcello aim to bring the Elmont community together throughout the year with events like basketball tournaments, a back-to-school drive, Thanksgiving dinner, and a Christmas celebration. Their aspiration is to build a community center in Elmont for the community to have a place to gather recreationally. And those efforts have made them the Franklin Square/Elmont Herald Persons of the Year.

How three 20-somethings brought the community together

“Together, we can.” That’s the motto for Christiano Marcello, Antonio Marcello and Fenol LaRock, who at 21, already showing they can as executive directors of the Elmont-based nonprofit Universal Interactions. more

By Nicole Wagner | 12/28/23

Elmont’s Nassir Edwards, left, kept a close watch on Sewanhaka’s Nasir McMillan during the Spartans’ 57-48 road victory Dec. 21.

Fast-starting Elmont tops Sewanhaka

Two of Nassau County’s hottest boys’ basketball teams out of the gate hooked up Thursday afternoon with the driver’s seat in Conference AA-IV on the line and visiting Elmont swiped … more

By Tony Bellissimo | 12/23/23

A nutcracker sounds the horn for the holiday season in Franklin Square at Rescuing Families' Winter Wonderland walkthrough.

Walking in a winter wonderland

Driving around to see Christmas lights during the holiday season is a tradition for many families — pointing out the houses with creative decorations, funny blow ups, dazzling lights and favorite holiday characters can be a blast. more

By Nicole Wagner | 12/22/23

Alina Capacrespo paints an ornament during Christmas Family Night at the Elmont Public Library, hosted by the Elmont Cultural Center.

Elmont Cultural Center hosts Christmas family night

The end of the year offers the community a chance to come together to celebrate the holidays. For Mimi Pierre-Johnson, founder of the Elmont Cultural Center, and many others, it’s a time to bring families together for a good cause. more

Rei Wolfsohn | 12/22/23

Olivia Zapata, Conor Zapata and Declan Zapata smile with Santa at Washington Street School in Franklin Square.

Franklin Square and Munson Fire Department brings Santa to the community

Community members in Franklin Square had big smiles on their faces as they waved to Santa last weekend. more

By Nicole Wagner | 12/22/23