Franklin Square Munson Fire Department celebrates 100 years of service
Neighbors gathered to celebrate the Franklin Square and Munson Fire Department for its dedicated service throughout the community at a parade.
Jonathan Diller’s memory lives on in community garden
Ryan Diller will ‘always know the legacy of his dad’
It all began with a T-shirt. Twelve-year-old Alana Torregrossa’s idea to honor fallen Officer Jonathan Diller, of the New York City Police Department, has since bloomed into a community garden …
Sewanhaka High will now be known as the home of the Ravens
Sewanhaka High School’s sports teams will now be known as the Ravens.
Remembering service members who made the ultimate sacrifice in Franklin Square
Neighbors throughout Franklin Square and surrounding communities came together to honor military service members who have made the ultimate sacrifice on May 27.
Woman arrested for allegedly assaulting an officer outside UBS Arena
A woman from Ossining was arrested for allegedly assaulting an officer on June 11 outside of UBS Arena.
Elmont, Franklin Square libraries gear up for summer programs
When summer days get too hot to spend outside, an air conditioned oasis can be found at the Franklin Square Public Library and Elmont Memorial Library.
Anna, Vito Cortesiano are committed to helping neighbors across L.I.
Anna and Vito Cortesiano, owners of Elmont Italian restaurant Salvatore’s of Elmont, were named the grand marshals of the 2024 Paul Sapienza Belmont Parade.
Sewanhaka High School announces new mascot as the Ravens
Sewanhaka High School announces its new mascot as the Ravens.
Clara H. Carlson School students celebrate Cultural Diversity Day
Clara H. Carlson School hosted its first annual Cultural Diversity Day on May 21 to celebrate diversity and all of the cultures of the school’s community.
PFY’s gala to recognize LGTBQ+ trailblazers on Long Island
PFY, the organization formerly known as Pride For Youth, is set to host its annual Pride Gala on June 6.
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This is the best part: All of summer lies ahead
These are the best days of summer, when everything is possible. Here, pinned to this spot in time, there are no rampaging wildfires, no floods, no hurricanes, no Covid surge, no family feuds. Yup, the dangerous possibilities all lie ahead.
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Congestion pricing punishes commuters
In 2019, the Democratic majorities in the State Senate and Assembly passed the well-known Congestion Pricing Plan. At the time, every Long Island Senate Democrat voted in support of the proposal. The …
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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.
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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.