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Mostly Cloudy Residents of 1888 Foster Meadow Lane remain homeless eight months later
Many area residences and businesses were inundated by flash flooding during a severe rainstorm last Sept. 29. For 30 residents of 1888 Foster Meadow Lane, a cooperative for senior citizens in Elmont, …
Sewanhaka High School announces new mascot as the Ravens
Sewanhaka High School announces its new mascot as the Ravens.
Hometown Heroes are honored in Franklin Square
Franklin Square Civic Association and the community at large take pride in honoring their hometown heroes every year.
Spring Fair in Franklin Square to bring family fun
The Franklin Square Chamber of Commerce will host its spring fair on June 9 at Rath Park.
FSMFD to celebrate 100 years of service in community
To celebrate the Franklin Square and Munson Fire Department's 100th year of service neighbors are invited to the department’s parade on June 1.
Girl Scouts celebrated Mother’s Day with a ‘par-tea’
Being a mother is a full-time job — and once a year, everyone takes a little extra time to say thank you. In celebration of Mother’s Day, the Girl Scouts of West Hempstead and Franklin …
Franklin Square Munson Fire Department seeks junior firefighters
The Franklin Square and Munson Fire Department is looking for teens ages 14-17 in the community to join its junior firefighter program.
Dogwood Terrace housing complex relocation, renovation plans stalled
Renovations of Dogwood Terrace, an affordable senior housing complex in Franklin Square, have been stalled — leaving residents to live in limbo.
Franklin Square 2024-25 school budget passes
The $50.2 million Franklin Square school district budget passed with 1372 voters in favor and 449 voters against on May 21.
Sewanhaka school district being sued after special needs student was allegedly tied to a chair
The Sewanhaka central High School District is being sued for $3 million in damages by parents of a New Hyde Park Memorial student with special needs who was allegedly tied to a chair.
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, …
Columnist
What if you had to vote right now?
Last week, we were treated (or subjected, in one instance) to two presidential events unfolding simultaneously in different places. As the day progressed, I understood that if we see and hear nothing else during the campaign, we will realize, as sentient beings and patriots, that only one man deserves the honor of serving as our president. Only one man is intellectually and temperamentally fit for the job.
Columnist
Breaking down this year’s state budget
New York’s budget-making is a lot like taking one step forward and then one step backward: In the end, we haven’t gone anywhere.
Editorial
With hurricane season coming, be prepared
The looming possibility of natural disasters — such as hurricanes and other severe storms — poses a significant, and ongoing, threat to Long Island, and particularly for those living in more vulnerable coastal communities, like Long Beach and Freeport, which are most susceptible to damage caused by high winds and surging floodwaters.
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Blakeman enthusiastically follows Trump’s lead
The political similarities between former President Donald Trump and Nassau County Executive Bruce Blakeman are now impossible to miss. Which is probably just what Blakeman intends.