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Annemiriam Alexis, an eighth grader at Elmont Memorial High School, wins the school’s Scripps Spelling Bee Contest in January, advancing to the Long Island regionals.

Elmont spelling bee scholar advances to L.I. regionals

Elmont Memorial High School eighth grader Annemiriam Alexis carefully spelled ‘coccidiosis’ during the school’s first-ever Scripps Spelling Bee contest in January. more

By Nicole Wagner | 3/22/24

Polk Street School second-graders Eva, Shifa, Emma and Alyssa wore shirts with a ‘T’ to show their support for Principal Gilbert Torossian who is on a temporary leave of absence. Community members have expressed their upset with the Franklin Square school district’s education board about Torossian’s unexplained absence.

Franklin Square education board meeting packed with community members asking ‘Where is Mr. T?’

Having an educator that touches student’s lives, making sure they feel seen and appreciated every day is no small feat. For many Polk Street School parents and members of the Franklin Square community at large, Principal Gilbert Torossian is a staple in their lives. more

By Nicole Wagner | 3/22/24

The Sporting Patties Band, including acordian player Mike Cassidy, fiddle player Calum Pascua, Tom Cassidy on the Uilleann pipes, flute and tin whistle, Marty Kearns on vocals and guitar and Denis O’Dowd on bass guitar, perform at the PLattduetsche Bier Garten for an Ancient Order of Hibernians St. Patrick’s Day fundraising event.

Ancient Order of Hibernians host St. Patrick’s Day fundraiser

Neighbors gathered at the Plattduetsche Bier Garten to enjoy some Irish music on March 14. Ancient Order of Hibernians Division 20 hosted a fundraiser at the Plattduetsche Bier Garten, featuring local performers The Narrowbacks and The Sporting Paddies. more

By Nicole Wagner | 3/22/24

Kiss them they’re Irish! Diana Foti and Joan Calvin celebrate Saint Patrick’s Day at Saint Catherine of Sienna Church in Franklin Square on March 16.

Celebrating St. Patrick’s Day at Saint Catherine of Sienna

Franklin Square community members dressed in their best green attire to celebrate Saint Patrick’s Day on March 16 at Saint Catherine of Sienna Church. more

By Nicole Wagner | 3/22/24

Louis Distefano, 57, of Morton Avenue in Franklin Square, was charged with alleged unlawful storage of explosives and unlawful possession of explosives without licenses and certificates after a fire started at a home on Morton Avenue on March 19.

Fireworks ignite during Franklin Square house fire

A man was arrested in Franklin Square for allegedly storing fireworks that caused a fire at a home on Morton Avenue March 19 . more

By Nicole Wagner | 3/20/24

Nassau police reported shots fired at a smoke shop in Elmont around 2:22 p.m. March 18.

Shots fired at Elmont smoke shop

Nassau police reported shots fired at a smoke shop in Elmont on Hempstead Turnpike around 2:22 p.m. on March 18. more

By Nicole Wagner | 3/19/24

Midfielder Rory Jones is off to a strong start for the Pride with 16 goals through seven games, including eight in the season opener.

Hofstra aims for conference tournament

After just missing out on reaching its postseason conference tournament for a second straight year, the Hofstra men’s lacrosse team is sharply focused on extending its 2024 season into the … more

By Andrew Coen | 3/18/24

Grad student Taylor Mennella is off to a sizzling start for the Pride with 29 points through seven games.

Hofstra seeks CAA playoff berth

After an up and down non-conference schedule, Hofstra women’s lacrosse gets a chance to hit the reset button with the start of conference play. Hofstra entered the start of the Coastal … more

By Andrew Coen | 3/18/24

Selene Ferdinand, 11, receives an award for her work in the Elmont community, uplifting and empowering the youth and working on various community service initiatives. She is with LeShawn Walker at the 11th annual Women of Distinction award ceremony at Sewanhaka High School.

Ceremony celebrates distinguished women in the community

The many accomplishment of amazing local women are making the annual selections of Women of Distinction honorees tougher and tougher. Last Saturday, Assemblywoman Michaelle Solages presented the … more

Rei Wolfsohn | 3/15/24

Girls hockey teams from across Long Island, including Islanders Girls Elite, Long Island University’s Women’s hockey team, Team Long Island and more listen as women in sports panel at UBS Arena last week discusses the ins and outs of the industry.

Women in sports discuss industry triumphs, challenges

Establishing a support system is something fundamental to success in any field. For women in the sports industry, this is a building block that is paramount to success. more

By Nicole Wagner | 3/15/24

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