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Shadia Suha, at left, and Hilary Rojas Rosales joined Sacred Heart Academy principal Sister Jean Amore to celebrate the $40,000 scholarship and 12-week internship they earned for next fall when both begin college. Shadia and Hilary balanced an intense academic schedule with relaxing activities like raising parakeets and staying sharp on musical instruments.

Suha, Rosales earn $40K Amazon scholarships

An internship while in high school can be extraordinary. But an internship and a scholarship? That’s exactly what Shadia Suha and Hilary Rojas Rosales were awarded recently, the Sacred Heart … more

STAFF REPORT | 5/28/23

Angel Ramos, left, and Tiffany Capers were voted in as trustees for the Elmont Union Free School District education board Tuesday night. Ramos is new to the board, toppling longtime trustee Anthony Maffea.

Tiffany Capers, Angel Ramos win board seats for Elmont elementary schools

The voters have spoken. Tiffany Capers will keep her seat on the Elmont elementary school district education board, while Angel Ramos will join for the first time after ballots were tallied on … more

By Ana Borruto | 5/21/23

Chris Cianciulli, center left, celebrates a decade of operating his Red Mango in Franklin Square on May 13 with his staff and local elected officials.

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 … more

By Ana Borruto | 5/21/23

Legislator Carrié Solages, left, and Assemblywoman Michaelle Solages showed off their Haitian pride during the annual Haitian Heritage Month Celebration in Valley Stream, which the siblings organized together.

Photos: Celebrating Haitian culture all month long

In recognition of May as Haitian Heritage Month, Nassau County Legislator Carrié Solages and Assemblywoman Michaelle Solages joined forces with community partners to celebrate the rich history, … more

By Ana Borruto | 5/21/23

Several elected officials, community members, friends and family came out to show their support at the grand opening of Nicole Minor and Jose Velasquez’s new bakeshop The Sweet Life in Franklin Square.

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, … more

By Ana Borruto | 5/21/23

Former Elmont horse trainer sentenced to 30 years of prison for sexual abuse

Former racehorse trainer Daniel Mullan, 83, of Elmont was sentenced to 30 years at a federal court in Central Islip on May 15 for sexual exploitation and abuse of children, as well as possession of … more

By Ana Borruto | 5/21/23

Capers, Ramos win board seats in Elmont

The voters have spoken. Tiffany Capers will keep her seat on the Elmont elementary school district education board, while Angel Ramos will join for the first time after ballots were tallied May 16. … more

By Ana Borruto | 5/17/23

Elected officials, Elmont community leaders and others joined the New York Racing Association at Belmont Park to kick off opening day on May 4, and to announce the state’s approval of a $455 million loan to renovate the historic horse racing facility.

$455M loan approved by state lawmakers for Belmont Park project

The Belmont Park redevelopment plan is officially off to the races. Gov. Kathy Hochul and other state lawmakers gave approval to a $455 million loan that will fund the complete modernization of … more

By Ana Borruto | 5/14/23

What to know before the Franklin Square library election on May 16

The Franklin Square Public Library is proposing a $2.8 million budget for 2023-24 — a roughly $94,000 increase over the current year. In an annual budget newsletter to the community, library … more

By Ana Borruto | 5/14/23

The Franklin Square school district is made up of three elementary schools — John Street, Polk Street and Washington Street. The school board is increasing its budget next year by $3.7 million, which will allows the district to maintain its current programs and create new ones.

Franklin Square school district's $48.1M budget proposal promises a new playground installation and library renovation

The Franklin Square Union Free School District which encompasses three elementary schools — John Street, Polk Street and Washington Street School — is proposing a $48.1 million spending plan for … more

By Ana Borruto | 5/14/23