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Elizabeth Forbes, of Elmont, arguing against the Elmont Memorial Library board’s decision to discontinue hosting early voting after electioneering during early voting before last fall’s election caused unsafe conditions in the parking lot. The library’s role as an early voting location helps seniors and others participate in the democratic process, Forbes said at the board’s meeting on Jan. 25.
Elmont library discontinues early voting
Community members seldom attend Elmont Memorial Library board meetings, but a unanimous vote to discontinue early voting at the facility by the library board sparked outrage at the meeting on Jan. 25, as 40 people spoke out against the decision. more
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All grade levels, from pre-k through sixth grade, participate in the assembly to honor Martin Luther King Jr. at Alden Terrace School.
Students honor Martin Luther King Jr. at Alden Terrace School
Alden Terrace School held a "One Moment in Time" assembly as a tribute to Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. on Jan. 12. more
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Janet Goldstein, the local group lead for Long Island Be SMART, spoke with community members from Franklin Square last week about the importance of basic gun safety during a Franklin Square Civic Association meeting.
Former Franklin Square teacher urges parents to Be SMART
Neighbors learned how they can implement gun safety within their families from Every Town for Gun Safety leaders during the Franklin Square Civic Association meeting last week. more
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Elmont Memorial High School senior Tiffany Wong will be honored at the Nassau BOCES Education Partner Awards Gala on May 7.
Nassau BOCES recognizes individuals for profound impact on education
Elmont Memorial High School student Tiffany Wong is one of 11 individuals who will be honored along with three organizations who have had profound effects on public education in Nassau County at the Nassau BOCES Education Partner Awards Gala. more
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Clara H. Carlson School fifth grader Andrea Persaud wins second place and sixth grader Mackenson Michel wins first place, at the school’s Scripps Spelling Bee Competition.
Clara H. Carlson students test their spelling skills
Fourth, fifth and sixth grade students at Elmont’s Clara H. Carlson School participated in a Scripps Spelling Bee Competition last month. more
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My hat’s off to Nikki Haley
Two are still standing. The number of Republican presidential candidates has been narrowed down from 15 or so to just two, Donald Trump and Nikki Haley. more
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We must stand up to bullying
Bullying is real and pervasive in society today, often driven by the divisive nature of our current political paradigm. Authentic claims of bullying must not be de-legitimized. Step forward unapologetically to oppose inequities in our communities and stakeholders who harbor bias. Leaders seeking to dismantle current systems of inequity frequently become targets of bullying. more
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Why don’t they just take the train?
I was struck, recently, standing outside the People’s Pantry in the hamlet of Oyster Bay on a cold, gray day. The Pantry provides food and other services to locals in need of support, and the line for food parcels stretched around the block. more
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Balancing opportunity and community concerns: Assessing the Sands Casino proposal for Nassau’s future
As a member of the Assembly Committee on Economic Development, Job Creation, Commerce, and Industry, I know the importance of moving Long Island forward with smart economic development. So, as Las Vegas Sands presents Nassau County with a proposed multi-billion-dollar casino project, it is both an opportunity and a challenge. more
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Floods are coming, and we must stay safe
It was just one storm — but it was a nasty one. more
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