In a community like Elmont, even the most strident activist may sometimes blend into the scenery. This area of Long Island, it seems, is filled with activists and hard-working, vocal community members, all anxious to make their voices heard — sometimes repeatedly.
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Matt Hampton
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12/30/09
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A Franklin Square man who allegedly took part in a robbery in New Hyde Park in September was caught because of DNA evidence found in a sweater and jacket left behind at the crime scene.
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Matthew Hampton
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12/16/09
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Governor David Paterson announced a plan late Sunday to try and stave off a fiscal crisis in New York state, and one revenue generator in particular may be painful for Elmont and Franklin Square leaders to see.
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by Matthew Hampton
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12/2/09
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Honoring service; honoring sacrifice
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Veterans’ Day was observed last Wednesday with a reverent ceremony in Elmont.
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Matthew Hampton
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11/19/09
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Elmont School Board President Frank Ragona died Wednesday, stricken by an apparent heart attack.
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Matt Hampton
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11/19/09
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As concern over swine flu outbreaks spreads nationwide, schools in Elmont and Franklin Square are sticking to their game plan to prevent closings and event cancellations. So far, according to district officials in the area, everything is going according to plan.
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Matthew Hampton
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11/18/09
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A shoplifting attempt turned into a physical confrontation in a robbery that occurred in Elmont on Tuesday. The event, along with others, have been cause for concern among residents, as the threat of an economy-spurred spike in crime looms, especially given that it occurred in broad daylight.
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Matthew Hampton
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11/18/09
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Taking charity to the sidewalks
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Tulip Avenue right outside Sewanhaka High School was the place to be last weekend, as dozens of parents, students and teachers gathered to hold a flea market for a good cause.
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by Matthew Hampton
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11/11/09
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In Elmont and Franklin Square, incumbent legislators held onto their seats by comfortable margins last Tuesday.
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Matt Hampton and Andrew Hackmack
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11/11/09
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An Elmont Schools employee is suing the district, alleging sex-discrination for a series of e-mails that made the rounds in the district office earlier this year. The case, which was filed in federal court, could take as long as a year to be resolved as both the district and their accuser try and work their way through the federal system.
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by Matthew Hampton
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11/11/09
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