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Rory Bernard and Nate Gidicsin, both 7, of Rockville Centre, test out the synthetic ice created by Global Synthetic Ice at UBS Pond as The Park at UBS opens to the public.

Community laces up skates at The Park at UBS

Elmont community members, Islanders’ fans and neighbors of surrounding communities recently laced up their skates and took to the ice at The Park at UBS Arena. more

By Nicole Wagner | 1/5/24

A Santa’s mailbox at the end of Robert Destefano’s driveway at 1051 Harrow Road in Franklin Square is open for community members to drop donations off for St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital throughout the holiday season.

Franklin Square holiday light show raises money for St. Jude’s

Robert Destefano, a lifelong Franklin Square resident, has hosted a holiday light show adorned with holiday figurines galore and filled with music for the past seven years. This year’s show was a bit different though, as the light of his late father Neil Destefano kept his Christmas spirit alive. more

By Nicole Wagner | 1/5/24

Long Island Knights Girls-18 team wins gold medal in gold bracket at Massachusetts Home for the Holidays Tournament on Dec. 10.

Volleyball fever in Elmont

Long Island Knights, an Elmont-based nonprofit volleyball club, has fostered a surge in volleyball success stories within the Elmont community. more

By Nicole Wagner | 1/5/24

Islanders fans skate around on the new Northwell Pond outside UBS Arena on The Park’s opening day Dec. 27.

Community laces up skates at UBS Arena's The Park

Elmont community members, Islanders’ fans and neighbors of surrounding communities recently laced up their skates and took to the ice at The Park at UBS Arena. more

By Nicole Wagner | 1/5/24

Franklin Square holiday light show raises money for St. Jude’s

Robert Destefano, a lifelong Franklin Square resident, has hosted a holiday light show adorned with holiday figurines galore and filled with music for the past seven years. This year’s show was a bit different though, as the light of his late father Neil Destefano kept his Christmas spirit alive. more

By Nicole Wagner | 1/5/24

Pajama party palooza in Elmont

Christiano Marcello, Fenol C. LaRock and Antonio Marcello, executive directors of Elmont-based nonprofit Universal Interactions, have been giving back to their community for a long time. The holiday season inspired them to give back once more in 2023. more

Rei Wolfsohn | 1/5/24

Courtesy Office of County Legislator Carrié Solages Assemblywoman Michaelle Solages and County Legislator Carrié Solages celebrate the 220th anniversary of Haitian independence on Jan. 1 and enjoy bowls of soup joumou.

Celebrating Haitian Independence Day

County Legislator Carrié Solages and Assemblywoman Michaelle Solages the 220th anniversary of Haitian independence on Jan. 1. Haitian Independence Day commemorates Haiti’s Jan. 1, … more

By Nicole Wagner | 1/5/24

What in the world will 2024 bring?

With the old year having ended and the New Year just beginning, I’m once again going through my routine of looking back on the previous year’s memories and trying to anticipate what the next one might hold. more

By Peter King | 1/5/24

Two legislators who are making a difference

The year just finished wasn’t a good one for politicians, or politics in general. We have two wars, an inept majority in the House of Representatives, an up-and-down economy and the prospect of having two candidates for president who are both highly unpopular. But rather than begin the new year on a down note, I would like to focus on two elected officials who have gained my greatest respect. more

By Jerry Kremer | 1/5/24

In 2024, a chance to combat hate, build a better economy

The calendar has turned, and the dawning of a new year brings us each an opportunity to reflect on the challenges of the past and look forward to a bright future. It’s a time for hope and determination to converge, inspiring us to envision a world free from division, where harmony prevails over conflict and where economic prosperity and public safety thrive. more

By Joseph Saladino | 1/5/24