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A Few Clouds and Breezy Mask mandate for Nassau schools still in effect
Elmont school district said it would continue to require masks prior to suspension of judge's ruling that struck down state requirement
A New York State Supreme Court judge released a ruling on the evening of Jan. 24 that struck down Governor Kathy Hochul’s mask mandate for schools across the state deeming the order unconstitutional.
Giuffré eyes virus, taxes in 2022
New member of legislature to represent 8th L.D.
A few days after Thanksgiving, a man received a Covid-19 vaccination after waiting outside the Rite Aid in Franklin Square’s Franklin Plaza and asking staff heading home for the night if there were any vaccinations left over from the day’s supply.
Virus cases rise in schools
More than 400 reported since September in F.S. district
Coronavirus cases are rising among students, teachers and staff at Elmont and Franklin Square schools amid the surge of the Omicron variant.
Elmont student nominated for prestigious program
Britney Bennett, a student at Elmont Memorial High School, was announced as a nominee for the 2022 Presidential Scholars Program.
Longtime F.S. resident Winifred "Winnie" Louise Blumenstetter dies at 96
Winifred "Winnie" Louise Blumenstetter, a long-time Franklin Square resident, died at her home on Dec. 22 at 96 years old.
Franklin Square residents married
Franklin Square residents Janice Corio and Steven Stantyos were married on Dec. 21.
'Mitten Trees' provide help for those in need
Students and staff at John Lewis Childs School in Floral Park decorated two ‘Mitten Trees’ throughout December to help local residents in need.
Floral Park residents voice concerns about noise, other issues after arena events
Months after expressing concerns about construction at the UBS Arena in Elmont, Floral Park residents who live close to the arena — within 1,500 feet of it — are voicing complaints about horn honking, triggered vehicle alarms, public urination and other disturbances after events at the arena.
Blakeman signs orders allowing school districts to vote on requiring masks
Nassau County Executive Bruce Blakeman, who took office Jan. 3, signed executive orders early Thursday directing boards of education across the county to vote this month on whether their districts should mandate mask-wearing in schools, while also lifting the mask mandate for all county agencies and the state's temporary mask mandate in public places.
Racially charged incident at Elmont-Mepham game is said to be part of 10-year 'pattern'
Last month, a student spectator from Wellington C. Mepham High School was accused of, and later disciplined for, brandishing bananas in front of Black student athletes from Elmont Memorial High School and saying, “Here monkeys, come and get it,” during a girls’ junior varsity basketball game between Mepham and Elmont.
Op-Ed
An inauguration like no other
I have been blessed to raise my hand and pledge to serve my community as an elected official many times over the past 16 years. However, last Monday was the first — and hopefully, last — time that I will take the oath of office in my living room.
Op-Ed
How progressives might be left in the lurch
When U.S. Rep. Tom Suozzi announced his Democratic primary run against Gov. Kathy Hochul, it may have seemed like a D’Amato moment.