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Floodwaters breached this south Merrick canal during high tide on Monday morning.

Sandy brings flooding to south Merrick, south Bellmore before it strikes New Jersey

The morning high tide brought flooding to low-lying streets in south Merrick and south Bellmore on Monday between 8 and 9 a.m. when a heavy tidal surge forced water through storm drains and onto roads. The tide was expected to reach its peak in the area at 9:28 a.m. before starting to recede at 9:50 a.m. more

By Scott Brinton | 10/29/12

Debra Mule speaking at a press conference about how the sewage system and infrastructure in Nassau County needs a complete overhaul.

Minority caucus calls for immediate action on infrastructure and storm preparedness

In the aftermath of the historic storm that caused several inches of flooding in the area, Nassau County Legislators outlined their strategy for making the county more storm resilient. more

By Ben Fiebert | 10/13/23

A Santa’s mailbox at the end of Robert Destefano’s driveway at 1051 Harrow Road in Franklin Square is open for community members to drop donations off for St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital throughout the holiday season.

Franklin Square holiday light show raises money for St. Jude’s

Robert Destefano, a lifelong Franklin Square resident, has hosted a holiday light show adorned with holiday figurines galore and filled with music for the past seven years. This year’s show was a bit different though, as the light of his late father Neil Destefano kept his Christmas spirit alive. more

By Nicole Wagner | 1/5/24

Clara H. Carlson School fifth grader Andrea Persaud wins second place and sixth grader Mackenson Michel wins first place, at the school’s Scripps Spelling Bee Competition.

Clara H. Carlson students test their spelling skills

Fourth, fifth and sixth grade students at Elmont’s Clara H. Carlson School participated in a Scripps Spelling Bee Competition. more

By Nicole Wagner | 2/23/24

Demolition of Belmont Park’s 1.25 million-square-feet grandstand will begin in March and continue through early July. It will be replaced by a 275,000-square-feet building with the same 50,000-person capacity of the existing venue.

Belmont Park grandstand to be demolished, replaced during renovations

Demolition of Belmont Park's 1.25 million-square-feet grandstand and clubhouse is expected to begin in March and continue through early July. It will be replaced with a roughly 275,000-square-feet building, which increases the amount of unstructured green space available to fans by reducing the overall footprint of the building. more

By Nicole Wagner | 3/4/24

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

A lemonade stand hosted by Howie’s Heart outside the Franklin Square Public Library earlier this month raised $2,500 for the Alex’s Lemonade Stand Foundation to fund pediatric cancer research.

Spreading kindness throughout Franklin Square with Howie's Heart

“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. more

By Nicole Wagner | 6/21/24

This Independence Day, remember what unites us

As a community and as a nation, we have faced great challenges and have always emerged stronger. This resilience lies at the heart of the American spirit. So as we come together this Fourth of July, let’s remember what unites us as Americans, and recommit ourselves to building a more inclusive, tolerant and understanding society. more

By Michaelle Solages | 7/5/24

The key to safe swimming? Paying attention.

Swimming pools are supposed to be places of joy, not tragedy. They offer respite from the summer heat, host family gatherings and are a place for those of all ages to play and exercise — but they also present significant potential dangers, especially for younger children and inexperienced swimmers. more

7/19/24

Real Estate Law

Q. I had some flood damage and was not living in the house last January. Will I lose my star exemption and real estate tax reduction? A. Everyone has to reapply for the star exemption except for … more

By Richard G. Fromewick | 12/5/13

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