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Louis Distefano, 57, of Morton Avenue in Franklin Square, was charged with alleged unlawful storage of explosives and unlawful possession of explosives without licenses and certificates after a fire started at a home on Morton Avenue on March 19.

Fireworks ignite during Franklin Square house fire

A man was arrested in Franklin Square for allegedly storing fireworks that caused a fire at a home on Morton Avenue March 19 . more

By Nicole Wagner | 3/20/24

Nassau police reported shots fired at a smoke shop in Elmont around 2:22 p.m. March 18.

Shots fired at Elmont smoke shop

Nassau police reported shots fired at a smoke shop in Elmont on Hempstead Turnpike around 2:22 p.m. on March 18. more

By Nicole Wagner | 3/19/24

Midfielder Rory Jones is off to a strong start for the Pride with 16 goals through seven games, including eight in the season opener.

Hofstra aims for conference tournament

After just missing out on reaching its postseason conference tournament for a second straight year, the Hofstra men’s lacrosse team is sharply focused on extending its 2024 season into the … more

By Andrew Coen | 3/18/24

Grad student Taylor Mennella is off to a sizzling start for the Pride with 29 points through seven games.

Hofstra seeks CAA playoff berth

After an up and down non-conference schedule, Hofstra women’s lacrosse gets a chance to hit the reset button with the start of conference play. Hofstra entered the start of the Coastal … more

By Andrew Coen | 3/18/24

Elmont won the New York State Class AA boys' basketball title Saturday night with a 51-44 victory over West Genessee in Glens Falls.

Elmont captures NYS Class AA championship

Defensive versatility, strong rebounding, streaky scoring and composure when trailing made Elmont the last team standing in New York State Class AA boys’ basketball. more

By Tony Bellissimo | 3/16/24

Selene Ferdinand, 11, receives an award for her work in the Elmont community, uplifting and empowering the youth and working on various community service initiatives. She is with LeShawn Walker at the 11th annual Women of Distinction award ceremony at Sewanhaka High School.

Ceremony celebrates distinguished women in the community

The many accomplishment of amazing local women are making the annual selections of Women of Distinction honorees tougher and tougher. Last Saturday, Assemblywoman Michaelle Solages presented the … more

Rei Wolfsohn | 3/15/24

Girls hockey teams from across Long Island, including Islanders Girls Elite, Long Island University’s Women’s hockey team, Team Long Island and more listen as women in sports panel at UBS Arena last week discusses the ins and outs of the industry.

Women in sports discuss industry triumphs, challenges

Establishing a support system is something fundamental to success in any field. For women in the sports industry, this is a building block that is paramount to success. more

By Nicole Wagner | 3/15/24

Local author Ama Karikari Yawson visits Elmont’s Alden Terrace School on Feb. 15 to speak to students about the moral of her illustrated children’s book, ‘Sunne’s Gift.’

‘Sunne’s Gift’ author speaks to Elmont students

In honor of Black History Month, local author Ama Karikari Yawson visited Elmont’s Alden Terrace School for a storytelling performance and discussion on Feb. 15. more

By Nicole Wagner | 3/15/24

Winter clubs held at Elmont’s Dutch Broadway School taught students from kindergarten through sixth grade skills from Dec. 5 through Feb. 15.

Dutch Broadway students showcase winter club skills

Students at Elmont’s Dutch Broadway School in from kindergarten through sixth grade showed their families what they learned and have been working on in their winter clubs on Feb. 15. more

By Nicole Wagner | 3/15/24

Elmont celebrated its first Long Island championship in eight years after defeating Half Hollow Hills East, 53-51, in dramatic fashion Saturday afternoon.

Elmont wins L.I. championship as time expires

Just in case the situation presented itself in the Long Island Class AA boys’ basketball championship game, Elmont head coach Ryan Straub introduced an inbounds play at Friday’s practice … more

By Tony Bellissimo | 3/9/24

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