Saturday, June 21, 2025
Carey seniors lit up the night—and fellow community members' hearts—with a powerful Relay for Life tribute that raised over $20,000 for the fight against cancer.
Seventh grader Yarlenny Taveras Peña gave readers chills—and beat out 52,000 entries—with her haunting horror story, earning top honors in a national writing contest.
With 15 scholarships totaling over $27,000 and the title of Senior of the Year, Amira Elrington-Edwards capped off her high school career in unforgettable fashion.
Hundreds of Franklin Square residents came together for the 4th Annual Spring Fair, enjoying food trucks, games, and live music in a lively celebration of community and local businesses.
She guards your tax dollars by day — and teaches residents how to throw a punch by night!
Conflict of interest? A charter school principal’s election to the Elmont school board has sparked concern among residents and educators, who say could threaten public school resources.
Every school day feels like a mental marathon for Gwendolyn Barry, a high school junior battling ADHD, anxiety, and brain fog that won't lift—discussing the urgent need for better support in classrooms.
Eric Banks has been named the new athletic director and chair of Physical Education and Health at Elmont Memorial High School, bringing a bold vision centered on leadership, inclusion, and student success.
Elmont Memorial Library shined in May with vibrant watercolors by Ilene Prager-Smith, capturing the colors and spirit of Europe in every brushstroke.
Elmont came together in a vibrant Memorial Day parade on May 26, showcasing strong community spirit and support for local veterans and organizations.
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In Franklin Square, we believe the arts are not an “extra.” The arts are essential to the school experience. Whether students are singing, playing an instrument, painting or dancing, the arts help them find their voice, connect with one another, and express what words sometimes cannot.
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Last year, the Town of Hempstead raised taxes on residents by a staggering 12.1 percent — one of the largest hikes in recent memory. We were told the town needed more revenue to maintain services and balance the budget. But anyone who lives here knows the truth: Services are getting worse, roads are crumbling, and the only thing growing in the town is frustration.
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Growing up in Levittown and now raising my family just doors from the home where I was raised, I’ve seen firsthand what makes our suburban way of life so special — safe neighborhoods, good schools, and a culture that values family and hard work. As a Nassau County legislator, I have made it my responsibility to protect those values.
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As concern grows over the increasing number of fatalities on the roads of Nassau and Suffolk counties, it’s worth considering how transportation decisions made 100 years ago continue to contribute to today’s driving dangers.
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Two weeks ago, I had the honor of speaking at WelcomeFest, the nation’s largest gathering of centrist Democrats. Held in Washington, D.C., the event brought together a growing coalition …