Saturday, October 3, 2026
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A crowd of beer enthusiasts filled the grounds of Plattduetsche Park as the Das Bock Festival opened for the afternoon, with festivalgoers moving from vendor to vendor, sampling a variety of beers and settling in to enjoy the German-inspired atmosphere.
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By Hailey Fulmer
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5/29/26
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A warm Saturday afternoon set the tone at Elmont American Legion Riders Post 1033, where the group hosted its annual Bike Blessing, bringing together riders, veterans and community members from across Nassau County and the Long Island region for a day centered on tradition, fellowship and service.
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By Hailey Fulmer
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5/29/26
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A long-discussed vision for a community center in Elmont is inching closer to reality, as local officials and community leaders begin planning for a new YMCA facility that supporters contend could become a major hub for recreation, youth programming and community services in the area.
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By Hailey Fulmer
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5/29/26
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The Elmont Cultural Center celebrated Haitian Flag Day with a parade on May 18 honoring Haitian national identity and culture.
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By Hailey Fulmer
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5/29/26
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Fourth-grade students from Gotham Avenue Elementary School recently visited Belmont Park Racetrack for a hands-on field trip that introduced them to the history and daily operations of one of the region’s most historic horse racing venues.
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By Hailey Fulmer
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5/29/26
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A proposed merger between food distribution giant Sysco and Restaurant Depot has sparked concerns among local restaurant owners and elected officials, who fear the deal could reduce competition and increase costs for small businesses already facing economic uncertainty.
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By Hailey Fulmer
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5/22/26
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A small group of women continues to sustain a decades-long fundraising tradition at Wesley United Methodist Church through its annual spring tea party, helping support church operations and upkeep.
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By Hailey Fulmer
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5/22/26
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Vietnam War veteran Peter Busch will serve as grand marshal of the Elmont American Legion Post 1033 Memorial Day Parade on Monday, May 25, an honor he said represents both personal recognition and a broader tribute to service members.
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By Hailey Fulmer
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5/21/26
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Residents in Franklin Square and Elmont headed to the polls Tuesday to vote on school district budgets and select candidates for school board and library trustee positions. Both districts approved their proposed spending plans for the upcoming school year.
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By Hailey Fulmer
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5/19/26
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The three-day Long Island Rail Road strike ended late Monday after five unions and the Metropolitan Transportation Authority reached a tentative agreement following several days of negotiations, officials announced at an evening news conference.
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Brian Kacharaba & Hailey Fulmer
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5/16/26
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