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Luke Islam, a student at H. Frank Carey High School, sang “She Used to Be Mine” from the musical “Waitress” for his “America’s Got Talent” audition.
Carey student’s dreams come true on ‘America's Got Talent'
Luke Islam has dreamed of being a Broadway star since he was 6 years old, when he sang and danced for his parents in his room. Now, at age 12, his dreams are starting to come true: He is a … more
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State Sen. Anna Kaplan, who represents parts of Franklin Square and Elmont, introduced a bill requiring out-of-state residents to sign a waiver allowing law enforcement officials to access their mental health records.
Governor OKs gun-control bills
When her son, Nicholas, started preschool in Elmont last week, Michaelle Solages spoke to his teachers about the school’s active-shooter drills, and learned that they tell students to pretend to … more
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Town of Hempstead Supervisor Laura Gillen spoke at the Elmont Back to School Block Party on Sept. 7, joined by members of the Elmont Men’s Club and Elmont’s Leading Ladies.
Elmont celebrates a new school year
Elmont residents gathered at Elmont Road Park on Sept. 7 to celebrate the beginning of a new school year. The Back to School Block Party was sponsored by Sen. Anna Kaplan, the New Jerusalem … more
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Members of the Franklin Square & Munson Fire Department listened as Ex-Chief John Novello and Chief John Salzman spoke about the lives lost in the Sept. 11 attacks.
Franklin Square & Munson Fire Department remembers the fallen, 18 years later
Nearly 100 Franklin Square community members and nearby residents gathered around a piece of steel from the World Trade Center on Sept. 8 to pay their respects to those who lost their lives in the … more
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Author Michael Otterman, formerly of Merrick and Old Westbury, stopped by the 2019 Hofstra University Summer High School Journalism Institute to discuss journalism with participants.
Former Merokean Michael Otterman, searching for peace while covering conflict
Editor’s note: Devin Johnson, one of 10 participants in Hofstra University’s 2019 Summer High School Journalism Institute, is a rising junior at Elmont Memorial High School. The following … more
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James Grossane took over as the superintendent of the Sewanhaka Central High School District in July, and has since been working to prepare for the start of the school year.
James Grossane is ready for the new school year
James Grossane always wanted to be a teacher, but after several years in a classroom, he decided he wanted to affect change in the larger school community. He then took on a slew of administrative … more
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Members of the Empire Muscle Car and Dawgwood Boyz clubs gathered on Aug. 27 at the Best Market parking lot in Franklin Square as they do every Tuesday evening.
Keeping the cars classic in Franklin Square
Every Tuesday evening, car enthusiasts gather at the Best Market parking lot in Franklin Square to discuss classic cars and show off their own. The night of Aug. 27 was no different, as several … more
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Town of Hempstead Supervisor Laura Gillen appointed Elmont resident Averil Smith to the role of acting comptroller on Aug. 26.
Town Republicans nix comptroller appointment
The town’s Republican majority voted on Sept. 3 to nullify Supervisor Laura Gillen’s appointment of Elmont resident Averil Smith as the acting comptroller, saying the appointment violated civil … more
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Gina Centauro, one of the founders of Rescuing Families Inc., told the crowd last Saturday that every dollar they spent at the fundraiser would benefit families in need. She was with, from left, Vincent Centauro, Roger Grand-Pierre and Michael Cantone.
Franklin Square couple to rebuild Hempstead home
Claire Helfenbein’s Hempstead home is falling apart. There’s a mouse infestation, mildew in the bathroom, floors that are breaking apart, a deteriorating deck, and the roof is leaking. Her … more
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Jared Bloom
Jared Bloom: It's been a busy summer
Over the past few weeks, I have had the opportunity to meet many of our staff, students and parents. For those who I have not had the opportunity to meet, I look forward to spending time in each of … more
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