Thursday, October 1, 2026
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When Lydia Caccamo learned that a devastating earthquake had struck western Colombia, she wanted to find a way to help.
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By Hailey Fulmer
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9/4/26
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The Jazz Créole Festival brought the sounds and traditions of the Caribbean to Elmont, giving the community a night of live music while raising money to support children in Haiti.
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By Hailey Fulmer
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9/4/26
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For Ayden Parris, a fifth grader at Polk Street School in Franklin Square, the sport of diving is more than learning how to twist, flip and enter the water — it's taken him across the country, introduced him to friends from different states and, this summer, helped him reach the top of the podium.
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By Hailey Fulmer
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9/4/26
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The Sewanhaka Central High School District has appointed Antonio Santana as principal and John Squillace as assistant principal of Elmont Memorial High School.
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By Hailey Fulmer
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9/4/26
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Dozens of job seekers filled the Elmont Memorial Library on Aug. 19, hoping to land a position at the newly redeveloped Belmont Park before its Sept. 18 opening.
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By Hailey Fulmer
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8/28/26
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Fall is just around the corner, and Plattduetsche Park is giving residents plenty of reasons to get outside and enjoy the season. From German food and live music to a festival celebrating one of fall’s favorite fruits, the park’s lineup has something for families, friends and anyone looking for a fun weekend activity. Here are three events to add to your fall calendar.
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By Hailey Fulmer
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8/28/26
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Residents in East Franklin Square and North Valley Stream had an opportunity to decide which library will provide services to their communities for the next five years, giving voters in the two unserved areas a say in where their local library tax dollars will go.
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By Hailey Fulmer
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8/28/26
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Q: What is your earliest memory of growing up in Franklin Square?
A: I grew up in Franklin Square. I’ve lived here all my life, and I guess my earliest memory would be just a great neighborhood and great friends and a community that was always together. It was just a great childhood memory. Kids went out and played, very different than today a little bit because of the way things are, but it was just a great place to grow up.
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By Hailey Fulmer
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8/28/26
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Police have been cracking down on the illegal use of e-bikes in the 5th Precinct, seizing dozens of the vehicles from young people who have been wreaking havoc on local streets, Inspector Scott E. Skrynecki said during a recent meeting of the Community League of Garden City South.
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By Hailey Fulmer
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8/28/26
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Assemblywoman Michaelle Solages, who represents the 22nd Assembly District, which includes Elmont, joined fellow state lawmakers Friday in visiting the Nassau County Correctional Center in East Meadow to inspect the conditions of cells occupied by people detained by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement.
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By Jordan Vallone
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8/21/26
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