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George Blatti, a former doctor from Franklin Square, was escorted into the Nassau County courthouse on Thursday.

Former Franklin Square doctor charged with murder in opioid case

A doctor who had previously operated out of a former Radio Shack building in Franklin Square is facing murder and reckless endangerment charges for overprescribing opioids between 2016 and 2018, which led to five patients’ deaths, Nassau County District Attorney Madeline Singas said at a news conference on Thursday. more

By Melissa Koenig | 3/4/21

The proficiency levels among different races in the Sewanhaka Central High School District on State ELA and math exams in 2019.

Firm to study equity issues at Sewanhaka

Students and staff in the Sewanhaka Central High School District will be asked by representatives of the Equity Collaborative about their experiences in the schools later this month. On Feb. 23, … more

By Melissa Koenig | 3/4/21

Antonio “Tony” Storelli, right, died in his sleep on Feb. 18 at the age of 73. He and his wife, Nina, left, were members of the Franklin Square Civilian Patrol.

Franklin Square Civilian Patrol member dies at 73

The Franklin Square Civilian Patrol lost one of their own on Feb. 18, when Antonio “Tony” Storelli died in his sleep at the age of 73. Storelli was born on Sept. 25, 1947 in Coney … more

By Melissa Koenig | 3/4/21

Julie Marchesella, right, has helped run the Elmont Chamber of Commerce’s annual Christmas tree lighting ceremony over her 25 years as a chamber member. She was with board members Ralph Esposito and Pat Boyle at the ceremony in December.

New chamber president carries on Sapienza’s legacy

When longtime Elmont Chamber of Commerce President Paul Sapienza died suddenly of a brain aneurysm in November, the board decided to turn to first vice president Julie Marchesella to take over the … more

By Melissa Koenig | 3/2/21

U.S. Rep. Kathleen Rice is calling on Governor Cuomo to resign after three women accused him of sexual harassment.

Congresswoman Rice calls on Cuomo to resign over sexual harassment accusations

U.S. Rep. Kathleen Rice, who represents the South Shore's 4th District, called on Gov. Andrew Cuomo late Monday to resign after a third woman came forward accusing him of sexual harassment. Rice … more

By Scott Brinton | 3/2/21

Christy Calderon, a registered nurse with Northwell Health, doled out Covid vaccines at Elmont Memorial High School on Feb. 27.

Pop-up vaccine site serves Elmont community members in need

Cynthia Hamilton had been trying to get a Covid vaccine since January, when Gov. Andrew Cuomo first announced that health aides like herself would be eligible to receive the shot, but everywhere she … more

By Melissa Koenig and Peter Belfiore | 2/27/21

On Thursday, Rory Lancman, special counsel for ratepayer protection at the state Department of Public Service, hosted a virtual hearing at which South Shore residents aired their grievances about New York American Water, the private utility currently under the scrutiny of a state-led feasibility study.

South Shore residents support potential NYAW takeover

South Shore residents spoke forcefully at a public hearing on Feb. 26 that reviewed the state’s study to examine a potential public takeover of New York American Water’s private … more

By Mike Conn and Alyssa Seidman | 2/26/21

V.S. soccer coach charged with allegedly raping teen player

A Valley Stream soccer coach was arraigned on Feb. 24 and charged with 50 counts for allegedly raping an underage player and endangering the welfare of two other teenagers. Prosecutors … more

2/25/21

Isabella Galeano, Keziah Joseph, Nia Balgobin, Ashna Balroop, Tyesha Devil, Shania King and Lucila Mathieu stood outside Rockefeller Plaza last year to commemorate FCCLA Week, and the importance of a Family and Consumer Sciences curriculum.

Sewanhaka students become leaders, virtually

The students in Sewanhaka’s Family, Career and Community Leaders of America club have always focused on their futures by learning personal and professional skills they will need as adults, but … more

By Melissa Koenig | 2/25/21

Nancy Rabinowitz’s home in the Dallas suburbs suffered damage from burst water pipes.

Former Franklin Square, Elmont residents battle the elements in Texas

When Erica and Andrew Fox decided to move to Texas for its lower cost of living in the summer of 2015, they didn’t expect to do any more snow shoveling, but brought the shovel they had in … more

By Melissa Koenig | 2/25/21

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