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Partly Cloudy Giveaway on August 13 to provide backpacks, supplies to students in need
A back-to-school drive providing free backpacks and school supplies for students who attend schools in Elmont will be held on August 13 by the Jamaica Square Improvement League for local …
Cops: Ex Rockville Centre restaurant owner murders girlfriend
Police catch Elmont after accident on the LIE, officials say
A former Rockville Centre restaurateur was arrested last week and charged with the July 30 shooting death of his girlfriend, authorities said.
Residents, town aim for better communication on events at Elmont Road Park
Community leaders see renovated park as essential for community unity
Since the $3 million renovation of Elmont Road Park was completed last month, some Elmont residents have expressed concerns that the Town of Hempstead has failed to effectively communicate with them about holding community events at the town-run park.
Man arrested in Elmont for alleged theft, assault of officer
A man was arrested in Elmont on July 29 for assaulting a police officer.
Barber who offers free haircuts to disabled residents holding fundraiser for F.S. children
Money raised at August 14 event be donated to local families with disabled children
Ruben Zargarov, owner of the Neighborhood Barber Shop in Franklin Square, has provided free haircuts to local children with disabilities for years. On Aug. 14, the barbershop is hosting a fundraiser to support Franklin Square families with children who have autism and other disabilities.
Guns, bail reform, dominate congressional race
As midterms approach with political control of both the U.S. House and U.S. Senate up for grabs, candidates vying for the newly drawn 4th Congressional District are entering the final weeks before …
Remembering 'Mighty Madison' by raising funds for DIPG research
In honor of Madison Milio, a 9-year-old girl who died last December of a type of cancer that attacks the brain stem, known as diffuse intrinsic pontine glioma, the Nassau County-based nonprofit Mission Helping Hands will hold a carnival in Franklin Square to raise money for a foundation named for her, the Mighty Madison DIPG Research and Awareness Fund.
Dance school supports local students with scholarships, holds festival for community
The Elmont dance school Perfection Dance Center held its first ever parade and festival on Saturday, July 2 to promote community unity and showcase the school along with its scholarship program that supports the higher education and further education in the arts of graduating local high school students.
NICE program provides 70,000 free rides in Nassau
An annual program run by the NICE Bus will provide low- and moderate-income riders a free trip. Inside Nassau County, of course. “Everyone Rides NICE” works by the Nassau Inter-County Express purchasing MetroCards and distributing them to more than 20 social service agencies in Nassau County through the United Way of Long Island.
Military moms honored with baby shower at arena
More than two dozen mothers and moms-to-be who are either active-duty service members or the spouses or partners of deployed members of the U.S. military were celebrated at a baby shower at UBS Arena last week.
Editorial
A slippery slope threatens the First Amendment
Flyers were left on the doorsteps of homes in Rockville Centre and Oceanside last week, filled with vile hate claiming . . .
Op-Ed
If I were a shark, I’d sue Steven Spielberg for defamation
Probably no depiction of sharks has so demonized these creatures as the movie “Jaws,” directed by Steven Spielberg . . .
Randi Kreiss
This summer’s recommended reads, none too long
Most of us learned to read a long time ago, but many of us are learning to read all over again through the fog of Covid.
Jerry Kremer
The country’s chief executive has the most thankless job
The late President Harry Truman had a sign on his desk whose words have haunted every president who has followed him.