Students from the Elmont school district’s six elementary schools, local elected officials, the Girl and Boy Scouts, and others joined members of the Elmont American Legion Post 1033 in the Veterans Day Parade to express thanks to those who served their country.
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By Nicole Wagner
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11/17/23
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In the spirit of giving and sharing thanks with loved ones, nonprofit groups in Elmont hope to lend a helping hand this holiday season by eliminating the stress of families hoping to buy a meal.
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By Nicole Wagner
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11/17/23
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Neighbors were welcome to grab a lunch or shop handcrafted goods at the country fair hosted by United Women of Faith on Nov. 4.
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By Nicole Wagner
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11/17/23
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Franklin Square’s Washington Street School celebrated Veterans Day on Nov. 9 with an annual assembly, welcoming local veterans and honoring them with multiple performances.
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By Nicole Wagner
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11/17/23
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Veterans Day offers the community a chance to show their thanks for those who have served their country. Warrior-Scholar Project, an organization whose mission is to help veterans successfully utilize their GI Bill benefits, took the opportunity to educate veterans on how they can be empowered in higher education.
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By Nicole Wagner
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11/17/23
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What does it take to be a Businessperson of the Year? It’s putting aside their personal time to serve, according to Frank Camarano Jr., president of the Nassau Council of Chambers of Commerce.
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STAFF REPORT
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11/13/23
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The Elmont school district was identified as one of seven intensely segregated school districts by ERASE Racism, a nonprofit organization that researches racial inequalities on Long Island related to housing and public education.
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By Nicole Wagner
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11/10/23
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Families, friends and neighbors all showed up to take part in the fourth annual Trunk or Treat hosted by the Franklin Square Kiwanis Club on Nov. 5.
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By Nicole Wagner
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11/10/23
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Community members were welcome to come shop the Franklin Square community yard sale hosted by the Franklin Square Civic Association on Nov. 4.
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By Nicole Wagner
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11/10/23
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Voters went to the polls on Tuesday to cast ballots for the Nassau County Legislature and the Hempstead Town Board. For Franklin Square and Elmont, one county seat and two town seats were up for grabs among other positions.
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By Nicole Wagner
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11/10/23
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