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Partly Cloudy 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, …
Tiffany Capers, Angel Ramos win board seats for Elmont elementary schools
Results: Elmont, Sewanhaka, Franklin Square budgets pass
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 …
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, …
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 …
Update
$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 …
Live horse racing returns to Belmont Park for 2023 season
Following a nearly eight-month stay at Aqueduct Racetrack, live racing on the New York Racing Association, Inc. circuit returned to Belmont Park on May 4 for the 2023 spring/summer meet. The …
Photos: Franklin Square Historical Society hosts annual dinner
The 42nd annual Franklin Square Historical Society Dinner was held on April 26 at Plattduetsche Park Restaurant on Hempstead Turnpike. Gina and Vincent Centauro, founders of the local non-profit …
Franklin Square Chamber talks business and projects
The Franklin Square Chamber of Commerce held its general monthly meeting on April 19 at Carmela’s Ristorante Italiano in Franklin Square. With roughly 195 members to date, the chamber’s …
Sewanhaka H.S. in Floral Park and others must replace mascots
By ANA BORRUTOaborruto@liherald.comThe State Education Department voted unanimously on April 18 to end the use of Native American mascots in schools — a decision that will impact Sewanhaka High …
VFW Post 2718 in Franklin Square to undergo renovations
The Frank P. Curry Jr. VFW Post 2718 in Franklin Square is getting a much-needed facelift, thanks to the generosity of the local nonprofit Rescuing Families Inc. When Gina and Vincent Centauro …
Editorial
How they avoid saying the dirtiest word
In politics, the word “tax” is dirtier than the most graphic four-letter words you can think of. Any politician who plans to last in office longer than his loafers knows that you only say “tax” . . .
Randi Kreiss
Books are an exception to the lending rule
In “Hamlet,” Polonius said to Laertes, “Neither a borrower nor a lender be . . ."
Jerry Kremer
Something’s going wrong in Florida
I can’t help writing about the state of Florida, because it seems more detached from America than any of the other 49 states.
Op-Ed
Is fossil fuel-generated energy gone with the wind?
Island Park doesn’t generate daily headlines — and residents like it that way. This historic community is best known . . .