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The Franklin Square elementary school district is gearing up for its upcoming school budget vote and education board elections 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.
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.
Regina Agrusa appointed next Sewanhaka superintendent
The Sewanhaka Central High School District recently promoted Deputy Superintendent Regina Agrusa to superintendent of schools, effective July 1.
Franklin Square Munson Fire Department seeks junior firefighters
The Franklin Square and Munson Fire Department is looking for teens ages 14-17 in the community to join its junior firefighter program.
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.
Clara H. Carlson School students learn from Heckscher Museum of Art
Clara H. Carlson School second graders recently participated in a “My Museum” in-school field trip with the Heckscher Museum of Art.
Barry Tech students help Diller family, other charities
During their 2024 Service-Learning Fair, the students of Barry Tech High School, run by Nassau Boces, presented their contributions to the community. The entire student body participated in the fair, …
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, …
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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.
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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.
Editorial
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.
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Blakeman enthusiastically follows Trump’s lead
The political similarities between former President Donald Trump and Nassau County Executive Bruce Blakeman are now impossible to miss. Which is probably just what Blakeman intends.