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LONG BEACH, above, was inundated and much of its infrastructure destroyed during Hurricane Sandy, which pummeled the South Shore on Oct. 29, 2012.

With monster storms in mind, L.I. rebuilds

Hugh Mason, a Bellmore sheet metal worker, has learned to be patient. In Hurricane Sandy and its aftermath, he and his family endured more than most. “I had 39 inches of water in my kitchen, all over my countertops,” Hugh recalled. more

6/10/15

Polk Street School Principal Gilbert Torossian joined kindergartners at an end-of-year show in 2016. The beloved Franklin Square principal has not been seen at the school since the week of Feb. 5, leaving students and parents to question the school district as to why. There was an outpouring of support for Torossian at a special Board of Education meeting on Feb. 28.

Where is Polk Street Principal Torossian?

Students at Franklin Square’s Polk Street School have been without a head principal to greet them during morning drop-off for a month. Parents spoke of beloved principal, Gilbert Torossian, with tears in their eyes, asking the Franklin Square school district's Board of Education why he hadn’t been in school and how they could support him. more

By Nicole Wagner | 3/8/24

Since 1924, 137 Boy Scouts have earned the rank of Eagle Scout from Troop 93, based in Franklin Square.

Boy Scout Troop 93 celebrates centennial

Franklin Square Boy Scout Troop 93 celebrates 100 years in community. more

By Nicole Wagner | 6/21/24

Employment Law

Q: If someone is fired for cause are they eligible for unemployment?A: Unemployment insurance is a state administered benefit which provides former employees monetary payments for a specific period … more

By Joni Haviva Kletter | 1/7/14

Droopy Eyelids

Q: My eyelids have started to get droopy and are beginning to interfere with my vision. It seems that I’m looking through my eyelashes when driving, reading, and watching TV. … more

By Samuel Baharestani, MD | 10/23/14

‘Never again’ is right now

I unequivocally condemn the horrifying and despicable terrorist attacks launched by Hamas on innocent Israeli civilians on Oct. 7. I am overwhelmed with admiration for the bravery . . . more

By Joshua Lafazan | 10/19/23

Personal Injury Law

Q: If I lend my car to a licensed driver who does not own a car (and therefore does not have car insurance), am I liable for injuries in the event of an … more

By Donnalynn Darling | 1/7/14

Premium Lens Implants

Q: My mother had cataract surgery and uses reading glasses. My neighbor however, just had cataract surgery and does not use glasses at all. What kind of cataract … more

By Dr. Fikret Kajoshaj | 4/30/15

Empowering every child, including those with disabilities

In the realm of education, have you ever found yourself in a classroom where the teacher discussed a topic that left you utterly bewildered? I certainly have. more

By Taylor Darling | 10/19/23

Big landslide for Adams in mayoral race

Jim Adams 47% | 3400 votes

Bill Daugherty 21% | 1534 votes

Mary Jones 17% | 1234 votes

Jeremy Whithers (R) 14% | 999 votes

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