Thursday, October 1, 2026
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Selene Ferdinand, an eighth-grader at Elmont Memorial High School, founded her own foundation, Meera Empowerment, at the age of 8. Her foundation, which is named after her middle name, Meera, aims to inspire young individuals and empower them to give back to their community.
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By Hailey Fulmer
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1/2/26
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Robert Destefano brings the holiday festivity right to his front door for all to see. On Sunday, Dec. 7 and Saturday, Dec. 20, Destefano hosted his 9th annual Franklin Square Christmas Display.
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By Hailey Fulmer
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1/2/26
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Polk Street School’s band and chorus students delighted audiences with festive holiday music during three Winter Concert performances held on Dec. 12 and 15.
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By Hailey Fulmer
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1/2/26
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The Sewanhaka Central High School District Superintendent’s Student Advisory Council convened on Dec. 3 at the Elmont Public Library for its first districtwide meeting of the school year. The council is comprised of 70 students representing all five school buildings, each selected through principal recommendations. Together, these student leaders provide feedback, offer advice and share their hopes for the district’s future.
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By Hailey Fulmer
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1/2/26
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Just ahead of the upcoming legislative session, State Sens. Steve Rhoads, Patricia Canzoneri-Fitzpatrick, Anthony Palumbo, Jack Martins, Mario Mattera, Dean Murray and Alexis Weik hosted a roundtable discussion focused on addressing New York’s growing cost-of-living crisis.
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By Jordan Vallone
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1/2/26
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Jennifer Camacho wears many hats. A mom, social worker, and co-founder of a Franklin Square-based nonprofit, Howie’s Heart, she has spent nearly the last two years juggling it all, while giving back to others and keeping her dad’s memory alive.
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By Jordan Vallone
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12/26/25
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Nassau County Executive Bruce Blakeman become the Republican Party's standard-bearer for governor after Rep. Elise Stefanik drops out.
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By Jeff Bessen
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12/23/25
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The holiday spirit was in full swing outside UBS Arena as fans, nonprofits, and Islanders legends came together to collect toys for children in local hospitals — and to celebrate a charitable gift to a Wantagh-based foundation.
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By Luke Feeney
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12/19/25
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SIBSPlace, in partnership with Molloy University, hosted its 20th annual Hoops for Hope Basketball Fundraiser. SIBSPlace is a support program for children ages 5 to 17, sponsored by Mount Sinai South Nassau.
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By Jordan Vallone
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12/19/25
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Car horns honked and headlights glowed as residents rolled through a festive drive-thru toy collection on Dec. 13, spreading holiday cheer while supporting a Toys for Tots drive in partnership with the Town of Hempstead.
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By Jordan Vallone
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12/19/25
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