Thursday, October 1, 2026
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A wheelchair user from Elmont says she was improperly denied access to a Nassau Inter-County Express bus last month before being allowed to board it, prompting renewed concerns about accessibility and equal access to public transportation.
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By Hailey Fulmer
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8/7/26
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Models of all ages graced the runway as Meera Empowerment hosted its sixth annual fashion show fundraiser at The Vault in Elmont, showcasing fashion as a platform for youth empowerment while celebrating Caribbean culture and community.
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By Hailey Fulmer
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8/7/26
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Nearly 430 Elmont School District scholars in pre-K through fifth grade participated in the district's free Summer Academic and Enrichment Program from July 1-23, combining academics with hands-on enrichment to prepare for the upcoming school year.
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By Hailey Fulmer
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8/7/26
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Professional Fighters League made its debut at UBS Arena on Friday, July 31, bringing one of mixed martial arts' premier promotions to Long Island for the first time with a championship card featuring some of the sport's top competitors.
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By Hailey Fulmer
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8/6/26
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The Elmont Public Library has become more than a place to borrow books.
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Jahane Abidi
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7/31/26
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Students in Elmont’s summer program showcased their work after spending four weeks participating in hands-on STEAM activities, enrichment classes and project-based learning experiences.
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By Hailey Fulmer
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7/31/26
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As Haitian immigrants — such as those living or working in Elmont under Temporary Protected Status — face uncertainty over their future in the United States, community members are expressing concerns while advocates have urged them to seek legal guidance to understand their rights and prepare for possible changes.
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By Hailey Fulmer
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7/31/26
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Residents and civic leaders say that conditions at the Lidl supermarket in Franklin Square have deteriorated over the past several years, prompting complaints about cleanliness, maintenance and safety that they say have gone largely unanswered despite repeated outreach to the company and government agencies.
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By Hailey Fulmer
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7/31/26
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Despite a downpour later of rainy weather, residents turned out for Assemblywoman Michaelle Solages and Nassau County Legislator Carrié Solages' annual Elmont Family Day and Basketball Tournament on July 18 at 1880 Dutch Broadway.
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By Hailey Fulmer
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7/24/26
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Belmont Park has long been a fixture in Elmont, and big changes are on the horizon. As construction continues the historic racetrack, the return of the Belmont Stakes and new opportunities for local students are helping shape the next chapter for one of New York's most recognizable sporting venues.
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By Hailey Fulmer
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7/24/26
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