Franklin Square Fire Commissioner Dennis Lyons receives Make a Difference Award for decades of service

Dennis Lyons has spent nearly six decades risking his life to keep his community safe — and now, his unwavering dedication has finally been honored by the Town of Hempstead.

Color Your Mind: Teen’s project combats stress with creativity

In a world full of pressure and deadlines, one Franklin Square teen is using markers, community, and compassion to color away the stress.

Faces of Service: Hometown Heroes honored in Franklin Square banner ceremony

Pride and gratitude filled the air in Franklin Square as families gathered to honor their loved ones at the Hometown Heroes banner ceremony—each banner a powerful reminder of the sacrifice and service that shaped their community.

Island Harvest’s Stamp Out Hunger drive collects 335K+ pounds of food

When school cafeterias close for summer, hunger doesn't take a vacation—but thanks to Island Harvest’s massive Stamp Out Hunger drive, hope is on every doorstep.

Blakeman challenges state’s NUMC takeover as Hochul names new board chair

Gov. Kathy Hochul announced four appointments this weekend to the newly restructured board overseeing Nassau University Medical Center — a move that has sparked backlash from Nassau County Executive Bruce Blakeman, who says the county will sue to overturn the state’s hospital takeover.

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Elaine Phillips: County supports victims of domestic, sexual violence

The unfortunate closure of The Safe Center LI, a private nonprofit agency that served victims of domestic violence and sexual assault, has understandably raised concern across our community and in my office.

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Seth Koslow: In politics, silence isn’t neutral — it’s a choice

Nassau County Executive Bruce Blakeman recently stated that “having the President of the United States as a friend of Nassau County is a very good thing.”

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Peter King: A life celebrated for my brother, Kevin

Death is a reality each family must confront. There’s no denying death’s heartbreaking impact on family and friends. But it’s important we take the opportunity to celebrate the life of the family member and friend we lost. 

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Jerry Kremer: The Rich Must Tread Lightly in Politics

There are so many examples of cases where the very rich try their luck in the political world and get burned by the experience. The most obvious is the current case of Elon Musk, said to be the wealthiest person in the world.

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Ed Ra: Budget process is broken — we have a plan to fix it

The New York state budget finally passed after 11 emergency extenders and 38 days of delay, making it the latest budget in 15 years. It’s common knowledge how broken our budget process is.