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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.
Polk Street Principal Torossian returns
Principal Gilbert Torossian returned April 12 to Polk Street School after a two month absence.
G’s The Avenue is closing
G’s The Avenue, in West Hempstead, is closing after five years in business. Owner Gregg Cajuste has decided to focus on his health after suffering four heart attacks and three strokes and undergoing spinal surgery as well.
Solar eclipse casts a shadow on a beautiful afternoon
Neighbors gathered at the Franklin Square Public Library to witness the phenomenon of a total solar eclipse on Long Island on April 8.
Race to the rink 5K supports nonprofit organization
Neighbors from around Long Island stretched their legs out to walk or run the Race to the Rink 5K hosted by the New York Islanders.
Elmont High Model UN travels to state capitol
Elmont Memorial High School's United Nations program visited the state capitol to celebrate the 45gth anniversary of the program.
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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Finding our side of paradise
As a member of Gen Z, I know as well as anyone how the world views people my age.
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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."