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Polk Street School second-graders Eva, Shifa, Emma and Alyssa wore shirts with a ‘T’ to show their support for Principal Gilbert Torossian who is on a temporary leave of absence. Community members have expressed their upset with the Franklin Square school district’s education board about Torossian’s unexplained absence.

Franklin Square education board meeting packed with community members asking ‘Where is Mr. T?’

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. more

By Nicole Wagner | 3/22/24

Recapturing times gone by in politics

Everyone agrees that there is a massive lack of bipartisanship in today’s political arena. Washington, D.C., is the poster child for warfare between Democrats and Republicans. Which is why my recent trip to Albany was a throwback to times gone by. I refer specifically to an event known as the Pilots Dinner. more

By Jerry Kremer | 5/24/24

Quincy Velez, a Life Scout with Franklin Square Boy Scout Troop 485, has asked the community to donate to a prayer garden at Destiny Cathedral Church in Hempstead. The garden will memorialize miilitary veterans and people who died from a Covid-19 related illness.

Life Scout looks for donations to Hempstead prayer garden

Quincy Velez, a Life Scout with Franklin Square Boy Scout Troop 485, wants to provide his community a place to pray for military veterans and people who died of Covid-19 illnesses. more

By Nicole Wagner | 9/22/23

The Sporting Patties Band, including acordian player Mike Cassidy, fiddle player Calum Pascua, Tom Cassidy on the Uilleann pipes, flute and tin whistle, Marty Kearns on vocals and guitar and Denis O’Dowd on bass guitar, perform at the PLattduetsche Bier Garten for an Ancient Order of Hibernians St. Patrick’s Day fundraising event.

Ancient Order of Hibernians host St. Patrick’s Day fundraiser

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. more

By Nicole Wagner | 3/22/24

The real work gets done in the middle

Our elected officials resist finding common ground, and prefer vilifying opponents instead of seeking compromise. Consequently, many New York voters have abandoned both parties, declaring a pox on the houses of both Democrats and Republicans. more

By Jack Martins | 5/24/24

Halloween and Your Pet

Q: My dog is always trying to get into my child's candy. Is there anything I need to worry about? A: Halloween is almost here, and children await the fun of trick-or-treating. But … more

By Central Veterinary Associates | 10/24/14

Maddie Snell, Ava Finley, Piper Flannigan and Olivia Engram all raced down the fun slide at the Kiwanis Club carnival in Franklin Square to see who could reach the bottom first.

Kiwanis Club carnival brings Franklin Square families fun

The Kiwanis Club of Franklin Square hosted its first-ever carnival last weekend. more

By Nicole Wagner | 9/22/23

Clyves Laurent, 30, of Elmont, was sentenced to 15 years in prison and five years of post-release supervision on May 23. He was convicted on April 18 of criminal possession of a weapon and criminal possession of a controlled substance after a jury trial.

Elmont man sentenced to 15 years in prison for gun crime

Clyves Laurent, 30, of Elmont, was sentenced to 15 years in prison on May 23. He was convicted on April 18 of criminal possession of a weapon and criminal possession of a controlled substance after a jury trial. more

By Nicole Wagner | 5/23/24

We can be tough, but fair, on the border

We are all exhausted by the failure of elected officials in both parties to fix the border and immigration system. Fixing the border is my number one priority. We must bring “order to the border” while treating people like human beings in a way that is consistent with our American values. more

By Tom Suozzi | 6/21/24

What’s happening in town? Glad you asked

As Oyster Bay town supervisor, I’m thrilled to share an exciting new initiative in our community. My colleagues on the Town Board and I recently launched a new interactive webpage, Oyster Bay Today, designed to showcase the exceptional dining, unique shopping, recreation and leisure opportunities available right here in our own backyard. more

By Joseph Saladino | 6/21/24

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