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Mostly Cloudy Dogwood Terrace housing complex relocation, renovation plans stalled
Renovations of Dogwood Terrace, an affordable senior housing complex in Franklin Square, have been stalled — leaving residents to live in limbo.
State allocates $56M more for TAP
Thanks to a $56 million investment in the state's tuition assistance program, college-bound students are getting a little more help paying for school.
Franklin Square Historical Society receives $127K to support community initiatives
The Franklin Square Historical Society, a cultural corner stone of the community, recently received a $127,000 check from the Boost Nassau Small Business Loan Program to support its initiatives.
Craft boutique raises funds for upcoming Rescuing Families projects
Franklin Square-based nonprofit Rescuing Families is committed to helping families in the community retrofit and renovate their homes to elevate the quality of life for loved ones with disabilities.
Neighbors give Elmont environmental TLC for Earth Day
A dozen Elmont neighbors joined County Legislator Carrié Solages for a community cleanup in Elmont on April 20 in observance of Earth Day.
Franklin Square schools showcase music excellence
Music educators are an instrumental part of music excellence within the Franklin Square school district.
Elmont nonprofits gave away prom attire for those in need
Elmont-based nonprofits help local students with prom attire giveaway at Elmont Memorial High School.
Franklin Square Little League 2024 season starts swinging
Franklin Square Little League gears up for opening day at Rath Park.
Students fundraise for Autism Society of America by selling ice pops
John Street School students sold ice pops during lunch hours to raise funds for local nonprofit organization Nassau-Suffolk Autism Society of America.
Student innovators travel to Washington, D.C. for STEM Festival
Two Sewanhaka Central High School District students present during the first annual National STEM Festival in Washington, D.C., from April 11-13.
10 years in Franklin Square: ‘The little Red Mango that could’ on LI
Chris Cianciulli opened his Red Mango shop at 721 Franklin Ave. in Franklin Square back in 2013 — when the popular frozen yogurt franchise was just starting to pick up steam. At the time, there …
A 'sweet' addition to Franklin Square: The Sweet Life Bake Shop celebrates its grand opening
Owners Nicole Minor and Jose Velasquez officially debuted their new bakery The Sweet Life Bake Shop on May 12 and are excited to offer quality desserts to the Franklin Square community. Minor, …
Columnist
Finding our side of paradise
As a member of Gen Z, I know as well as anyone how the world views people my age.
Columnist
The state budget: lots of dollars, little sense
Nearly three weeks late, the $237 billion state budget presents a mix of positives and negatives. While it’s easy to find initiatives to support in such a large spending plan, inexplicably, there are areas where it falls short.
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Celebrating N.Y.’s investment in local journalism
Gov. Kathy Hochul and the state legislature delivered a beacon of hope for our communities by including in the state budget a groundbreaking initiative to support local news organizations in the form of a tax credit.
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We must secure our borders, reform immigration now
The Senate's promising bipartisan border deal was dismissed as "disastrous."