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Louis August listened on as Mimi Pierre Johnson voiced her concerns over conditions in Haiti during a rally on Oct. 21 that marched from Valley Stream to Elmont. Carrié Solages, county legislator, joined community members to raise awareness for the country’s crisis.

Community demands international aid for Haiti

Rally attendees in Elmont supporting international intervention in Haiti want to stop increased gang violence that plagues the island nation. more

Rei Wolfsohn | 10/27/23

Regina Agrusa, deputy superintendent of the Sewanhaka Central High School District, was recently appointed superintendent, effective July 1.

Regina Agrusa appointed next Sewanhaka superintendent

The Sewanhaka Central High School District recently promoted Deputy Superintendent Regina Agrusa to superintendent of schools, effective July 1. more

By Nicole Wagner | 5/10/24

Seven teens are currently involved in the Franklin Square and Munson Fire Department’s junior firefighters program. The program is seeking more teens ages 14-17 to join.

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. more

By Nicole Wagner | 5/10/24

FEMA rental assistance increased

The amount of temporary rental assistance available through the Federal Emergency Management Agency for victims of Hurricane Sandy is increasing by 25 percent, according to Rep. Carolyn McCarthy (D-Mineloa). more

By Jeff Bessen | 11/8/12

Students in Elmont Memorial High School’s Model United Nations program attended the international University of California at Berkeley Model UN Conference March 7-10. There the Elmont students won seven committee awards.

Elmont High Model UN excels at West Coast conference

Elmont Memorial High School’s Model United Nations earns seven awards during the international University of California at Berkeley Model UN Conference. more

By Nicole Wagner | 3/29/24

The Elmont elementary school district’s education board candidates and budget vote will take place on May 21.

Meet the 2024 candidates for Elmont’s education board

As the Elmont elementary school district prepares for its upcoming school budget vote and education board elections on May 21, meet the candidates for board trustee. more

By Nicole Wagner | 5/10/24

The 43 Oak Foundation helps underprivileged kids access hockey through financial aid and holds clinics to hone their skills. UBS and the Islanders have teamed up with the nonprofit to provide not only athletic clinics, but also mentoring sessions to help athletes further their education through the sport.

Charity hockey tournament raises $171K for underprivileged youth

Efforts are underway to break down barriers for underprivileged or minority youth wishing to play hockey, thanks to the nonprofit 43 Oak Foundation, the Islanders and UBS. more

By Nicole Wagner | 10/27/23

Washington Street School students use dial telephones while learning about what life in Franklin Square during the 20th Century was like.

Students learn hometown history with hands-on learning at Franklin Square Historical Museum

Students from the Franklin Square school district have had the chance to travel back in time with their education at the Franklin Square Historical Society’s Museum on Naple Avenue. more

By Nicole Wagner | 3/29/24

Michaelle Solages, assemblymember, and Selene Ferdinand, Miss New York Preteen from Elmont, 10, kicked off the Dr. Elsy Mecklembourg-Guibert Memorial Breast Cancer Walk on Oct. 22 at Valley Stream State Park.

Valley Stream breast cancer walk memorializes Elmont activist

As breast cancer awareness month comes to a close, the community gathered to raise awareness at the second annual walk and commemorated former Elmont school board member and local public health activist Dr. Elsy Mecklembourg-Guibert. more

By Nicole Wagner | 10/27/23

Co-conducting senior drum major for the Sewanhaka marching band Matthew Cruz, 17, amped up the crowd for the Sewanhaka High School homecoming game last Saturday afternoon.

Sewanhaka High School celebrates homecoming

While homecoming festivities were moved inside for this year’s pre-game traditions, the Sewanhaka High School community was not deterred from showing their school spirit. more

By Nicole Wagner | 10/27/23

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