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Elmont resident Kris Dorval covered last year’s protests in Elmont in his documentary, “The MVMT.”

One year later, Elmont teen reflects on Black Lives Matter movement

One year has passed since the killing of George Floyd in Minnesota and the unprecedented social justice demonstrations that sprung up across the United States to protest his death. Floyd’s death in May 2020 followed the killing of Ahmaud Arbery and the police-involved killing of Breonna Taylor earlier last year. The frustration that arose in response to their deaths sparked the revivified “Black Lives Matter” protest movement of the summer of 2020. 12 months later, many involved in the movement fear that much has gone unchanged and the opportunity for change has passed. more

By Robert Traverso | 6/25/21

State Sen. Todd Kaminsky led a press conference Wednesday urging the state Department of Health to allow 100 percent capacity when beaches officially reopen.

Will the crowds return?

Nassau County Executive Laura Curran and other state and local officials on Wednesday called on the state Department of Health to allow beaches across the state to open at 100 percent capacity this … more

By James Bernstein | 4/29/21

The new UBS Arena will feature new technology and protocols to protect patrons from the coronavirus.

Ensuring health safety at the new UBS Arena

A team of health professionals and engineers have spent the last year reviewing more than 250 strategies to keep patrons safe at the new US Arena when it opens in the fall, and are now ready to … more

By Melissa Koenig | 4/6/21

Attorney, volunteer will vie to replace Vincent Muscarella

The race to represent Nassau County’s 8th Legislative District is heating up, as both Republicans and Democrats have selected their nominees to succeed Legislator Vincent Muscarella in … more

By Melissa Koenig | 4/6/21

The Town of Hempstead’s “Vaxmobile” was parked outside of the Elmont Senior Center on April 1.

Town’s vaccine van comes to Elmont

Joy Cameron had been waiting outside the Elmont Senior Center in the cold and rain last Thursday morning, hoping for her shot at getting the Covid vaccine. She had seen that the Town of Hempstead … more

By Melissa Koenig | 4/6/21

Franklin Square School District officials are planning to use money from the district's 2016 capital reserve to fix a sinkhole at the John Street School.

Questions remain in budget process, as Franklin Square and Elmont schools finalize proposals

Local school district officials are facing difficulties finalizing their budget proposals before the May 18 vote, as questions remain about state aid. Under Gov. Cuomo’s executive budget … more

By Melissa Koenig | 3/30/21

New York Racing Association officials are considering winterizing the track at Belmont Park, and reducing the size of the grandstand so that it no longer casts a shadow over the track.

NYRA officials consider renovations at Belmont Park

New York Racing Association officials are considering new renovations to the racetrack at Belmont Park, as work continues on the state’s revitalization efforts. Association representatives … more

By Melissa Koenig | 3/30/21

The proposed $215 million budget would include masonry repairs to Sewanhaka High School.

Sewanhaka officials propose $215 million 2021- 22 spending plan

Programming costs would account for the majority of the Sewanhaka Central High School District’s 2021 -22 school year budget under a proposal Kevin O’Brien, the district’s assistant … more

By Melissa Koenig | 3/28/21

Laura Curran said the State of the County is strong at Elmont Memorial High School on March 24.

Curran: Nassau County to build back stronger

Nassau County has faced unprecedented issues over the past year, with the loss of more than 3,000 residents to the novel coronavirus and renewed calls for police reform. But through it all, County … more

By Melissa Koenig | 3/25/21

Janet and George Beyer and Ray Arledge enjoyed lunch at Alpine Restaurant while wishing waitress Elizabeth Papadoniou, second from right, a happy birthday when the restaurant reopened for outdoor dining last spring. Since then, though, owner Theodore Delis said, business has been light.

State GOP seeks an end to restaurant restrictions

When Gov. Andrew Cuomo announced that all restaurants and businesses would shut down statewide last year, Covid-19 cases were on the rise, but by summer, the case count was decreasing, and … more

By Melissa Koenig | 3/25/21

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