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The Town of Hempstead will vote on how to spend the Franklin Square Special Parks District budget on July 2.

Although Franklin Square residents came out in droves to voice their opinions over the needed renovations to Rath Park during a meeting with Town of Hempstead officials in March, only 10 residents … more

By Ronny Reyes | 6/27/19

The festival's photo booth will feature corn, pumpkin and fall-themed cutouts for kids and parents to stick their faces through for goofy photos.

Franklin Square Civic Association takes charge of festival

The Franklin Square Civic Association’s Beautification Committee gathered late last month with one goal in mind: To prepare for a full, hands-on approach to setting up the Franklin Square Fall … more

8/13/18

Franklin Square residents are often worried about the field at Rath Park, which has long been plagued with poor conditions for the Little League and football teams.

Franklin Square native leads charge for Rath Park

As they talked during a Franklin Square Little League game about two years ago, Marisa Filardo and Joel DiGillio realized they had a problem that needed to be fixed. Filardo, an educator, and … more

7/12/18

Honoring the fallen, 16 years later

Sixteen years have passed since that dark and tragic day in American history. The observance of Sept. 11 continues to be a time of remembrance, healing, solace and hope for the future. more

9/7/17

‘Pokémon Go’ takes over the Franklin Square and Baldwin areas

Pokémon Go, the newest app that is taking this country by storm, has exploded even larger than one might think. For those unfamiliar with the app, or perhaps even with Pokémon in … more

by Kyle Freedman | 8/4/16

Christy McKenna, second from left, saw the opportunity to improve her community after organizing a cleanup along Hempstead Turnpike with Girl Scout Troop 1257.

Franklin Square residents start civic association

Over the course of a few months, starting in January, several Franklin Square residents filed paperwork with New York state to become incorporated as a civic association. On April 9, the state … more

By Steve Smirti | 6/1/16

Teenager robbed near Rath Park

A teenager was walking past Rath Park when he was assaulted and robbed on Saturday night, police said. The 15 year-old was with someone he believed to be a friend named “Herm,” when he was … more

2/22/16

With much of the outside structure complete, the museum look to open its doors in the fall of 2016.

Housing history becoming a reality

As the students at Washington Street Elementary School scatter from classroom to classroom, underneath their feet lies the history of Franklin Square. Artifacts and documents dating back to the … more

By Steve Smirti | 1/13/16

Summer Concert at Rath Park

Hempstead Town Councilman Bruce Blakeman attended a Town of Hempstead sponsored summer concert at Rath Park, located on Fenworth Boulevard in Franklin Square. Pictured, from left, are Franklin Square … more

7/30/15

Kids, and adults, should learn to swim

We’re in the middle of summer, and with so much playing in and around so much water, just how many of us have the requisite swimming skills? more

8/6/14

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