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Elmont man arrested in string of larcenies

An Elmont man was recently arrested for a string of larcenies throughout Nassau County. Dean Leipsner, 57, was identified as the person responsible for a number of larcenies that occurred between … more

By Melissa Koenig | 1/25/21

High-risk high school sports could begin Feb. 1

High-risk high school sports in New York State such as basketball, football, wrestling, hockey, volleyball and competitive cheer will be permitted to proceed beginning Feb. 1 as long as county health departments approve competitive play within its jurisdiction, Gov. Andrew Cuomo announced on Friday afternoon. more

By Tony Bellissimo | 1/22/21

Let the healing begin

On March 4, 1861, President-elect Abraham Lincoln stood on the East Portico of the U.S. Capitol to take the oath of office and deliver his first inaugural address. Seven southern states had already . . . more

By Jim Bernstein | 1/21/21

What we do right now will echo in history

America is in a state of shock in the wake of the assault on the U.S. Capitol, a second impeachment of President Trump and months of denial of the validity of November’s election. We have a new president . . . more

1/21/21

Fear hovered over Biden inauguration week

As I write this, after the mob attack on the Capitol and before this week’s Presidential Inauguration, like many of you, I don’t know what to believe. more

1/21/21

President Biden has his work cut out for him

We will need years, if not decades, to unravel and repair the damage that President Trump has done to the nation with his politics and policies. more

1/21/21

Elmont resident Jonathan Peck said he was forced to the ground at a Martin Luther King Jr. Day protest in New York City.

Elmont man arrested in Martin Luther King Jr. Day protest

An Elmont man was among the nearly 30 people arrested in a Martin Luther King Jr. Day Black Lives Matter protest in which 11 New York Police Department officers were injured, officials … more

By Melissa Koenig | 1/20/21

The Covert Avenue School will remain closed until Jan. 25.

Elmont Memorial High School, Covert Avenue schools closed

Elmont Memorial High School was closed on Tuesday, and the Covert Avenue School in Elmont will remain closed through Jan. 25, as the number of coronavirus cases continue to rise. Instruction would … more

By Melissa Koenig | 1/19/21

Tony Pugliese, a second-grader at the John Street School, became interested in the art of claymation when he watched a special last March starring the popular clay character Morph, and has since created a clay figure of himself.

Franklin Square student creates claymation masterpieces

After watching a special starring the popular children’s video character Morph last March, Tony Pugliese decided to do some research on Morph, and discovered that he was made of clay — as … more

By Melissa Koenig | 1/19/21

Sparky, the Islanders mascot, danced around the cars as they waited in line for Islanders swag at Belmont Park on Jan. 16.

Islanders bring their team pride to Belmont

Hundreds of cars lined Hempstead Turnpike leading in to Belmont Park last Saturday, as New York Islanders fans from throughout Long Island waited on line for their chance to get a team rally towel … more

By Melissa Koenig | 1/19/21

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