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Residents decry poor street conditions at forum
Nearly a hundred Elmont residents gathered at the Elmont Memorial Library on April 11 to meet with their local and state officials during an Elmont civic meeting, at which they connected with elected …
Police arrest Elmont hammer-wielding woman
The Nassau County Fifth Squad reported the arrest of an Elmont woman on April 14 for multiple cases of menacing that occurred throughout Elmont. Detectives said that on March 30, at 10:30 a.m., …
Restoring Elmont Road Park
Developer to include it in Belmont plans
In the late 1990s and early 2000s, Elmont Road Park was the center of the community. Residents of all ages gathered to play at the park’s sports facilities and playground, but as the years passed, …
Police arrest Elmont man for firing machine gun
The Nassau County Police Department’s Fifth Squad reported the arrest of an Elmont man who fired a machine gun on April 7, in Elmont. Detectives said that police were made aware that someone …
Cops: Elmont man wielding a pitchfork makes attempted robbery
An Elmont man wielding a pitchfork while standing atop the hood of a 27-year-old woman’s car, threatening her has been arrested for attempted robbery on April 4, police said. Police had …
Local leaders gather to discuss State of Elmont
The Elmont Chamber of Commerce held its third annual State of Elmont meeting at the American Legion Post 1033 on April 3. The State of Elmont, which used to be a staple in the community more than 25 …
A clean water basin for Elmont
After years of dealing with an unsightly mess outside his home, Long-time Elmont resident Andrew Prescia was greeted with a clean break on March 18 when the Nassau County Department of Public Works …
What Is Purim?
The jolly festival of Purim is celebrated every year on the 14th of the Hebrew month of Adar (late winter/early spring). Purim 2019 begins on Wednesday night, March 20, and continues through …
Elmont-native Mike Saudo dies at 65
Long-time Elmont resident Mike Saudo was identified as the victim of a fatal car accident that took place on Feb. 17. According to the Nassau County Police Department’s Homicide Squad, Saudo was …
Sewanhaka tests out app for regents
Sewanhaka Central High School District officials announced that more than 250 students were able to use their Apple iPads during the recent New York State Algebra I and II and Geometry Regents exams. …
Senior crisis hotline takes hundreds of calls since November
After the suicide of an elderly veteran in Bellmore roughly four months ago, Town of Hempstead Supervisor Anthony Santino and the Long Island Crisis Center announced the launch of a senior crisis hotline. It began operating on Dec. 1, and since then, over 200 calls have been logged.
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The butterfly conservatory: tropical butterflies alive in winter
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Bowling
Backyard wilderness
Backyard Wilderness will surprise and entertain viewers with the unexpected wonders of nature that are in our own neighborhoods and communities, arming explorers of all ages with the tools and inspiration to discover the wonders of nature at their …
Week Ahead
Lego club in Elmont Join the LEGO Club for their next monthly meeting on April 20, at 11 a.m., at the Elmont Memorial Library. Children from Pre-K through sixth grade can enjoy an evening of LEGO …