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Nassau University Medical Center in East Meadow took on extra patients in the wake of Hurricane Sandy.

Area hospitals provide relief during, after storm

Days after the Hurricane Sandy tore through Long Island, its effects were still being felt, from long gas lines to thousands without power, and people’s day-to-day lives were changed. more

By Brian Croce | 11/7/12

Police arrest Queens man for assault, larceny in Elmont

Nassau police arrested a Queens man in Elmont for assault and larceny on Sept. 22. more

By Nicole Wagner | 9/23/23

Marc Perez, president of Bank of America Long Island

INAUGURAL HERALD’S WOMEN’S EXECUTIVE (WE) SUMMIT TO BE PRESENTED BY BANK OF AMERICA

Herald Community Newspapers and RichnerLIVE today announced Bank of America as the presenting sponsor for its inaugural Women’s Executive (WE) Summit to be held August 7, 2023 at The Crescent … more

7/6/23

Belmont Park is currently undergoing renovations scheduled to be completed in 2026. The 2024 Belmont Stakes will be run at Saratoga Race Course, and the New York Racing Association said the 2025 Belmont Stakes will also likely be run at Saratoga Race Course.

Updates on Belmont Park's reconstruction

The $455 million project to reconstruct historic Belmont Park is underway, and will shift the 2024 Belmont Stakes and likely the 2025 Belmont Stakes to Saratoga Race Course. more

By Nicole Wagner | 12/22/23

77-year-old Vincent Ricciardo, of Franklin Square, a captain of the Colombo crime family, was sentenced to 51 months in prison for extorting and attempting to siphon funds from a Queens-based labor union.

Colombo Crime Family Captain Vincent Ricciardo sentenced to four years in prison for extortion and other schemes

Colombo Crime Family captain Vincent Ricciardo, of Franklin Square, was sentenced to 51 months in prison on Feb. 28 for extorting and attempting to siphon funds from a Queens-based labor union. more

By Nicole Wagner | 2/29/24

Sixth-grader Thomas Elbert walks past the school in his hot dog costume.

No wonder the neighbors were frightened [Photo gallery]

Willow Road School held its annual Wonderwalk on Oct. 30. Students, teachers, staff and parents walked through the neighborhood in their Halloween costumes. more

11/4/09

Ralph Esposito, Franklin Square Chamber of Commerce president Lisa DelliPizzi, Lori Muscarella, Jenna Muscarella, County Legislator John Giuffre, Town Councilman Tom Muscarella, Roseanne Sapienza and Andrew Sapienza wish the community a Merry Christmas at the Paul Muscarella and Paul Sapienza Memorial Christmas Tree and Menorah Lighting Ceremony on Dec. 6.

Community celebrates Christmas Tree and Menorah lighting Ceremony

Community members gathered at the Paul Muscarella and Paul Sapienza Memorial Christmas Tree and Menorah Lighting Ceremony in Elmont on Dec. 6. more

By Nicole Wagner | 12/22/23

More than 3,000 newspapers have closed across the country since 2005, resulting in countless communities losing essential platforms for sharing their stories. The Empire State Local News Coalition intends to reverse that by advancing new legislation and initiatives that would protect jobs, and incentivize small business to advertise.

Coalition formed to advocate for local journalism

A statewide group of local news organizations — comprising of more than 100 newspapers across New York — has launched The Empire State Local News Coalition, a joint advocacy effort to advance a legislative package intended to deliver long-term sustainability to the sector. more

STAFF REPORT | 2/29/24

Long Island Volunteer Center seeks help

There has been a lot of progress made in the rebuilding efforts since Hurricane Sandy hit Long Island in late October, but there is still work to be done. The Long Island Volunteer Center is in need of volunteers to help those impacted by the storm. more

12/21/12

Tiffany Wong, 17, a senior at Elmont Memorial High School, is a captain of the cheerleading team. She will be honored at the Nassau BOCES Education Partners Awards Gala on May 7 for her community service in Elmont.

Tiffany Wong to be honored by BOCES

Tiffany Wong, a senior at Elmont Memorial High School, goes above and beyond with her community service in Elmont. The 17-year-old tutors seventh-, eighth- and ninth-grade math students, gives … more

By Nicole Wagner | 2/9/24

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