The reality is that more than 43,000 Americans are killed by guns every year, and roughly 76,000 more are shot and wounded.
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By Charles Lavine
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6/28/24
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The International Cricket Council’s Men’s T20 World Cup 2024 Tournament proved a bit hit in Nassau County, highlighted by the much-anticipated and sold out India-Pakistan match June 9.
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By Tony Bellissimo
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6/22/24
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The fourth annual Juneteenth Festival in Elmont was a day of celebration last weekend, where neighbors gathered to celebrate the civic diversity in the community.
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By Nicole Wagner
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6/21/24
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“Let love be your legacy.” That’s the motto of Howie’s Heart, a newly established Franklin Square nonprofit led by Jennifer Camacho, whose mission is to spread kindness throughout the community.
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By Nicole Wagner
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6/21/24
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Franklin Square school district fifth and sixth graders from Polk Street School, John Street School and Washington Street School participated in the second annual districtwide math tournament on June 3.
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By Nicole Wagner
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6/21/24
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The arrival of joro spiders, which are native to East Asia, in the United States has sparked concern and some sensational headlines. According to experts, however, the potential impact on Long …
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By Will Sheeline
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6/21/24
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Franklin Square Boy Scout Troop 93 celebrates 100 years in community.
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By Nicole Wagner
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6/21/24
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As a former Board of Education member and president in the Long Beach school district who has worked to provide a safe and more inclusive environment for our students, I am gravely concerned about the unprecedented escalation of antisemitism on our college campuses that many young Jewish people in our community will be facing in just a couple of months.
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By Tina Posterli
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6/21/24
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Like almost every Long Islander, until recently I had no knowledge of or interest in cricket. Now that the 2024 ICC Men’s T20 World Cup in Eisenhower Park has been such a success, I can …
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By Peter King
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6/21/24
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People of color in New York state have a vastly different experience navigating the health care system than their white counterparts. From challenges accessing care and disparate health outcomes to higher death rates and premature deaths, the urgency of this crisis cannot be understated.
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By Michaelle Solages
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6/21/24
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