Schools are no place for vulgar words and name-calling, and neither should education board meetings. At least that’s what a number of parents are demanding in the wake of one Elmont education board trustee reportedly doing just that in the middle of a meeting — and now they want him to answer for his transgression.
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By Nicole Wagner
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3/22/24
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Elmont Memorial High School eighth grader Annemiriam Alexis carefully spelled ‘coccidiosis’ during the school’s first-ever Scripps Spelling Bee contest in January.
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By Nicole Wagner
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3/22/24
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Having an educator that touches student’s lives, making sure they feel seen and appreciated every day is no small feat. For many Polk Street School parents and members of the Franklin Square community at large, Principal Gilbert Torossian is a staple in their lives.
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By Nicole Wagner
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3/22/24
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Neighbors gathered at the Plattduetsche Bier Garten to enjoy some Irish music on March 14. Ancient Order of Hibernians Division 20 hosted a fundraiser at the Plattduetsche Bier Garten, featuring local performers The Narrowbacks and The Sporting Paddies.
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By Nicole Wagner
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3/22/24
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Franklin Square community members dressed in their best green attire to celebrate Saint Patrick’s Day on March 16 at Saint Catherine of Sienna Church.
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By Nicole Wagner
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3/22/24
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A man was arrested in Franklin Square for allegedly storing fireworks that caused a fire at a home on Morton Avenue March 19 .
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By Nicole Wagner
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3/20/24
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Nassau police reported shots fired at a smoke shop in Elmont on Hempstead Turnpike around 2:22 p.m. on March 18.
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By Nicole Wagner
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3/19/24
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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 …
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By Andrew Coen
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3/18/24
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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 …
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By Andrew Coen
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3/18/24
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Defensive versatility, strong rebounding, streaky scoring and composure when trailing made Elmont the last team standing in New York State Class AA boys’ basketball.
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By Tony Bellissimo
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3/16/24
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