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Jonathan Maldonado helped Elmont to an undefeated 8-0 season.

With only eight games, no playoffs, the recommended wearing of masks on the court and socially distances chairs on the bench, Nassau County basketball conducted a season like no other. One thing … more

By Tony Bellissimo | 3/4/21

George Blatti, a former doctor from Franklin Square, was escorted into the Nassau County courthouse on Thursday.

Former Franklin Square doctor charged with murder in opioid case

A doctor who had previously operated out of a former Radio Shack building in Franklin Square is facing murder and reckless endangerment charges for overprescribing opioids between 2016 and 2018, which led to five patients’ deaths, Nassau County District Attorney Madeline Singas said at a news conference on Thursday. more

By Melissa Koenig | 3/4/21

Looking past the pandemic and toward the future

The coronavirus pandemic has tipped over the world as we know it, harming most New Yorkers in profound ways while laying bare societal inequities that have plagued New Yorkers for generations, like the disparities in access to child care. more

By Todd Kaminsky | 3/4/21

Fighting the other epidemic: QAnon (Part 1)

Oddly, the most offensive remark made by a politician lately (and there are a lot to choose from) came from Marjorie Taylor Greene last month . . . more

3/4/21

Voting is an act of choice and an exercise of voice

Many people seem to confuse democracy and capitalism. Some seem to think that capitalism defines our system of government. However, our governance is based on democratic principles, including the importance of voting. more

By Robert Scott | 3/4/21

We need more women elected leaders

It’s been over 27 years since Colin Ferguson stepped onto a Long Island Rail Road train in Mineola and started indiscriminately firing a 9mm pistol at passengers. The attack propelled Carolyn McCarthy to run for Congress. more

3/4/21

The proficiency levels among different races in the Sewanhaka Central High School District on State ELA and math exams in 2019.

Firm to study equity issues at Sewanhaka

Students and staff in the Sewanhaka Central High School District will be asked by representatives of the Equity Collaborative about their experiences in the schools later this month. On Feb. 23, … more

By Melissa Koenig | 3/4/21

Antonio “Tony” Storelli, right, died in his sleep on Feb. 18 at the age of 73. He and his wife, Nina, left, were members of the Franklin Square Civilian Patrol.

Franklin Square Civilian Patrol member dies at 73

The Franklin Square Civilian Patrol lost one of their own on Feb. 18, when Antonio “Tony” Storelli died in his sleep at the age of 73. Storelli was born on Sept. 25, 1947 in Coney … more

By Melissa Koenig | 3/4/21

Julie Marchesella, right, has helped run the Elmont Chamber of Commerce’s annual Christmas tree lighting ceremony over her 25 years as a chamber member. She was with board members Ralph Esposito and Pat Boyle at the ceremony in December.

New chamber president carries on Sapienza’s legacy

When longtime Elmont Chamber of Commerce President Paul Sapienza died suddenly of a brain aneurysm in November, the board decided to turn to first vice president Julie Marchesella to take over the … more

By Melissa Koenig | 3/2/21

U.S. Rep. Kathleen Rice is calling on Governor Cuomo to resign after three women accused him of sexual harassment.

Congresswoman Rice calls on Cuomo to resign over sexual harassment accusations

U.S. Rep. Kathleen Rice, who represents the South Shore's 4th District, called on Gov. Andrew Cuomo late Monday to resign after a third woman came forward accusing him of sexual harassment. Rice … more

By Scott Brinton | 3/2/21

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