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Franklin Square Board of Education trustee Diane Hansen has served on the board since May 2020. She is running for reelection.

Meet Franklin Square candidates for education board

The Franklin Square elementary school district is gearing up for its upcoming school budget vote and education board elections on May 21. more

By Nicole Wagner | 5/17/24

The school budget vote for Sewanhaka Central High School District, which includes H. Frank Carey, Elmont Memorial, Floral Park Memorial, New Hyde Park Memorial and Sewanhaka High School, will take place on May 21.

Sewanhaka high school district’s proposed 2024-25 school budget

The Sewanhaka Central High School District’s proposed $255.7 million budget for the 2024-25 academic year will increase the tax levy by 2.47 percent, falling within the tax levy cap. more

By Nicole Wagner | 5/17/24

Registered voters will be able to vote for the Elmont elementary school district budget and board trustees at Alden Terrace School, Clara H. Carlson School, Covert Avenue School, Dutch Broadway School, Gotham Avenue School, Stewart Manor School and the Elmont Road Administration Building on May 21 between 6 a.m. and 9 p.m.

Elmont school district prepares for 2024-25 budget, BOE trustee vote

The Elmont elementary school district’s proposed $109.6 million budget for the 2024-25 academic year will increase the tax levy by 2.5 percent, falling within the tax levy cap. more

By Nicole Wagner | 5/17/24

Registered voters in the Franklin Square school district can vote at their designated school election district at John Street School, Polk Street School or Washington Street School per their address. Voting will take place from 8 am. through 9 p.m. on May 21.

Franklin Square schools gear up for budget vote

The Franklin Square elementary school district’s proposed $50.2 million budget for the 2024-25 academic year will increase the tax levy by 2.2 percent, falling within the state tax levy cap. more

By Nicole Wagner | 5/17/24

Some of the girls of troop 1551. Olivia Ayala (6), Natalie Doble (6), Nalah Hill (6), Arya Mathew (6), Lola Campbell (6), and Charli Castiglia (7).

Girl Scouts celebrated Mother’s Day with a ‘par-tea’

Being a mother is a full-time job — and once a year, everyone takes a little extra time to say thank you. In celebration of Mother’s Day, the Girl Scouts of West Hempstead and Franklin … more

By Nicole Formisano | 5/17/24

Alleged Bloods gang member Christopher Sempy, 22, was arraigned May 15 on murder and weapon charges for the shooting death of a young man in Elmont in 2021.

Alleged Bloods gang member indicted for 2021 Elmont murder

An alleged Blood gang member was arraigned May 15 on murder and weapon charges for the shooting death of a young man in Elmont in 2021. more

By Nicole Wagner | 5/17/24

What if you had to vote right now?

Last week, we were treated (or subjected, in one instance) to two presidential events unfolding simultaneously in different places. As the day progressed, I understood that if we see and hear nothing else during the campaign, we will realize, as sentient beings and patriots, that only one man deserves the honor of serving as our president. Only one man is intellectually and temperamentally fit for the job. more

By Randi Kreiss | 5/17/24

Let’s rethink the war in Ukraine

Now that the Ukrainian military aid bill has been passed, we have an opportunity to assess the developing conflict and offer suggestions. more

By Arnold Oliver | 5/17/24

With hurricane season coming, be prepared

The looming possibility of natural disasters — such as hurricanes and other severe storms — poses a significant, and ongoing, threat to Long Island, and particularly for those living in more vulnerable coastal communities, like Long Beach and Freeport, which are most susceptible to damage caused by high winds and surging floodwaters. more

5/17/24

Breaking down this year’s state budget

New York’s budget-making is a lot like taking one step forward and then one step backward: In the end, we haven’t gone anywhere. more

By Ed Ra | 5/17/24

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