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A nutcracker sounds the horn for the holiday season in Franklin Square at Rescuing Families' Winter Wonderland walkthrough.
Walking in a winter wonderland
Driving around to see Christmas lights during the holiday season is a tradition for many families — pointing out the houses with creative decorations, funny blow ups, dazzling lights and favorite holiday characters can be a blast. more
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Alina Capacrespo paints an ornament during Christmas Family Night at the Elmont Public Library, hosted by the Elmont Cultural Center.
Elmont Cultural Center hosts Christmas family night
The end of the year offers the community a chance to come together to celebrate the holidays. For Mimi Pierre-Johnson, founder of the Elmont Cultural Center, and many others, it’s a time to bring families together for a good cause. more
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Ralph Esposito, Franklin Square Chamber of Commerce president Lisa DelliPizzi, Lori Muscarella, Jenna Muscarella, County Legislator John Giuffre, Town Councilman Tom Muscarella, Roseanne Sapienza and Andrew Sapienza wish the community a Merry Christmas at the Paul Muscarella and Paul Sapienza Memorial Christmas Tree and Menorah Lighting Ceremony on Dec. 6.
Community celebrates Christmas Tree and Menorah lighting Ceremony
Community members gathered at the Paul Muscarella and Paul Sapienza Memorial Christmas Tree and Menorah Lighting Ceremony in Elmont on Dec. 6. more
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A tale of two holidays
Two holidays. celebrated by two religions. Hanukkah, according to the Talmud, celebrates the restoration of the Second Temple of Jerusalem, where a day’s worth of oil burned for eight. Christmas, according to the Bible . . . more
A tale of two Christmas movies
John Lennon asked us all a question many years ago: So this is Christmas, and what have you done? more
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Frank Culmone showcased his father’s original wooden Rudolph front and center at his house in Franklin Square. The community looks forward to the decoration every holiday.
A Culmone Christmas family tradition
It all started in the early 1950s when Frank Culmone’s father bought a wooden Rudolph at a local bar. The handcrafted red-nosed reindeer caught his eye, so he purchased it and gave it to his wife. … more
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Nearly every square inch of Robert Destefano’s house on Harrow Road was covered with Christmas decorations in December. Destefano raised more than $3,640 for St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital this year.
Franklin Square Christmas display raises more than $3K for St. Jude
There was barely a square inch of open space left on Robert Destefano’s front lawn back in December, between the countless Santa Clauses, the “Grinch” inflatable, penguins, seals, a … more
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Cub Scouts in Pack 294 recently collected 77 gifts and school supplies for Elmont residents in need.
Elmont Cub Scouts donate supplies to children in need
Cub Scouts in Pack 294 recently collected 77 gifts and school supplies for Elmont students in need. Natasha Warburton, the den leader, worked with Elmont Superintendent Kenneth Rosner to find out … more
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The house at 1051 Harrow Road in Franklin Square is like a shining beacon of Christmas decorations, with nearly every square inch of the front lawn covered in decorations.
Franklin Square man displays ‘the essence of Christmas’
Robert Destefano had dreamed of putting up a large Christmas display since he was a child growing up in Franklin Square near Valley Stream North High School. There was a house across the street … more
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Learning the virtues of Christmas
It’s amazing how the experience of Christmas changes with age. I’m sure this is true whatever your religious holiday tradition is, but I can speak with authority only about Christmas. When we’re little . . . more
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