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New Costco policy highlights double standard on ID’s

Costco, the popular warehouse retailer with multiple locations across Long Island, is making a significant change to its membership policy. As of the new update, customers will be required to scan the bar code or QR code associated with their membership cards at store entrances. more

By Ari Brown | 8/23/24

Hempstead deserves solutions, leadership from Blakeman

The 59,000 residents of the Village of Hempstead are facing major issues that threaten to impede their access to nutritious food and clean water. As the leader of the municipal entity directly responsible for administering social services and preserving the welfare of our residents, I implore Nassau County Executive Bruce A. Blakeman and his administration to work with the coequal legislative branch and village officials to address the full magnitude of the challenges these compounding concerns are creating for our shared constituencies. more

By Siela Bynoe | 8/23/24

Jayden Taylor, a Walt Whitman High School product, tops the depth chart at quarterback for the Lions, who play four of their first five games on the road.

New era for Nassau C.C. football

Jhaleel Oswald, a former Nassau Community College football captain and key member of its 2013 Toro Bowl-winning team, is the Lions’ new head coach after running the defense/special teams under … more

By Tony Bellissimo | 8/21/24

Singer Tony B, the featured performer each year, is acclaimed for his renditions of Jolson’s standards.

Celebrate the 'World's Greatest Entertainer' at annual Al Jolson Festival

Al Jolson was considered the “Greatest Entertainer” of his day, so it is no surprise that the annual Long Island Jolson Festival is celebrating 25 years next month, on Sept. 7. more

By Iris Wiener | 8/21/24

Dominick J. Fievre, 27, of 247 Jacob Street, Elmont was arrested and charged with alleged criminal possession of a firearm, criminal possession of a weapon and multiple vehicle and traffic law violations on Aug. 19.

Elmont man arrested for alleged criminal possession of a weapon

An Elmont man was arrested for alleged criminal possession of a weapon on Aug. 19 at 11:47 p.m. in Elmont, Nassau police said. more

By Nicole Wagner | 8/20/24

Franklin Square native Jason Alvino started hosting community game nights at the Franklin Square Public Library in 2022. Neighbors have gathered to play games at the library and socialize every third Wednesday of the month since then.

Game night brings Franklin Square neighbors together

A game of Monopoly, Yahtzee or Clue with friends and family is something of a forgotten pastime for many — but Jason Alvino, a Franklin Square native, felt inspired to start a community game night at the Franklin Square Public Library in 2022 to bring back some of the camaraderie that neighbors were missing. more

By Nicole Wagner | 8/16/24

Lynne Cross, Jamie Varrichio and Diane Annarella double check their cards to see if they won at the luau bingo night hosted on Aug. 9 at Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 2718 in Franklin Square.

Island vibes and big prizes at Franklin Square luau bingo night

Neighbors got their luau on at the Rescuing Families luau bingo second annual luau bingo night hosted at Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 2718 last Friday. more

By Nicole Wagner | 8/16/24

Jason Hutter, information technology manager for the Franklin Square school district, is congratulated on being named a NASTECH Nassau Association of School Technologists Award Recipient by Casey Hauptman, Director of Technology, Innovation and Data Systems.

Franklin Square schools IT manager recognized by BOCES

Jason Hutter, information technology manager of the Franklin Square school district, was honored by Nassau BOCES and the Nassau Association of School Technologists, known as NASTECH, for his exceptional contributions to the advancement of technology in school. more

By Nicole Wagner | 8/16/24

(Left to right) Glenn Jersey, John Israel, Frank Culmone, Katie Tarascio, Adrienne McKenna and Pamela Israel all were working as Event Staff for the day representing the Franklin Square Civic Association.

Meet Franklin Square Civic Association President Jon Israel

Jon Israel, president of the Franklin Square Civic Association, is one of many individuals in the Franklin Square community that does their part to better the neighborhood. more

By Nicole Wagner | 8/16/24

The League of Women Voters has been spreading word about the Equal Rights Amendment that will appear on the November ballot in New York. Attendees at a meeting last month wrote out postcards, which were sent to addresses provided by New Yorkers for Equal Rights, a coalition that supports the amendment.

What New York voters need to know about the equal rights amendment on this year's ballot

This November, voters in New York will have the opportunity to vote on an amendment to the state’s constitution, aimed at ensuring equal rights to all under law. more

By Jordan Vallone | 8/16/24

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