Thursday, October 1, 2026
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Two candidates are competing for one open seat on the Elmont Union Free School District Board of Education in the district election on May 19.
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By Hailey Fulmer
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5/15/26
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The Franklin Square Library celebrated Star Wars Day with an interactive adult workshop led by Saber Guild Endor Temple, a Long Island–based, Lucasfilm-recognized nonprofit performance group that specializes in lightsaber choreography and costumed stage combat.
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By Hailey Fulmer
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5/9/26
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For the fourth consecutive year, the Franklin Square School District has been recognized for its strong commitment to the performing arts, earning the prestigious Best Communities for Music Education designation from The NAMM Foundation.
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By Hailey Fulmer
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5/8/26
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A longtime neighborhood fixture is back in business: Carmela’s Pizzeria has reopened under new ownership, bringing renewed energy — and familiar faces — to the Franklin Square community.
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By Hailey Fulmer
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5/8/26
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The Sewanhaka Central High School District’s art department proudly presented “Portrait,” a districtwide student exhibition on display at the Elmont Public Library through April 29. This year’s showcase drew inspiration from the district’s Portrait of a Graduate initiative.
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By Hailey Fulmer
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5/8/26
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In Elmont, a Community Health Fair gave residents the opportunity to prioritize their health and well-being through free screenings, education and community resources.
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By Hailey Fulmer
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5/8/26
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Residents and local leaders gathered Sunday, following Earth Day, for a community cleanup in Franklin Square organized by the Town of Hempstead’s Quality-of-Life Task Force in partnership with the Franklin Square Chamber of Commerce.
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By Hailey Fulmer
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5/1/26
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Residents of Franklin Square say that a growing quality-of-life and safety issue along the Southern State Parkway has been met with little to no enforcement, despite state legislation intended to address it.
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By Hailey Fulmer
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5/1/26
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You’re Our Unity — a nonprofit that focuses on empowering youth and providing resources for self-love and growth within the community — hosted its fifth annual prom giveaway at Sewanhaka High School, offering students free formalwear, styling support and the full prom experience without the financial pressure.
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By Hailey Fulmer
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5/1/26
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A potential Long Island Rail Road strike is looming for May 16, setting up what could be the first major work stoppage on the commuter rail system in more than three decades if no deal is reached between the Metropolitan Transportation Authority and its union employees.
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Brian Kacharaba and Hailey Fulmer
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5/1/26
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