Saturday, October 3, 2026
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Residents and local leaders gathered Sunday, following Earth Day, for a community cleanup in Franklin Square organized by the Town of Hempstead’s Quality-of-Life Task Force in partnership with the Franklin Square Chamber of Commerce.
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By Hailey Fulmer
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5/1/26
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Residents of Franklin Square say that a growing quality-of-life and safety issue along the Southern State Parkway has been met with little to no enforcement, despite state legislation intended to address it.
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By Hailey Fulmer
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5/1/26
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You’re Our Unity — a nonprofit that focuses on empowering youth and providing resources for self-love and growth within the community — hosted its fifth annual prom giveaway at Sewanhaka High School, offering students free formalwear, styling support and the full prom experience without the financial pressure.
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By Hailey Fulmer
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5/1/26
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A potential Long Island Rail Road strike is looming for May 16, setting up what could be the first major work stoppage on the commuter rail system in more than three decades if no deal is reached between the Metropolitan Transportation Authority and its union employees.
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Brian Kacharaba and Hailey Fulmer
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5/1/26
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A small but dedicated group of women at Wesley United Methodist Church is continuing a decades-long tradition of service, demonstrating how a close-knit team can sustain a community institution through persistence and creativity.
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By Hailey Fulmer
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5/1/26
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According to Queen’s District Attorney Melinda Katz, Guy Rivera was given his sentence earlier today of 115 years to life in prison after a jury convicted him of first-degree aggravated manslaughter and first-degree attempted murder.
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By Hailey Fulmer
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4/27/26
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Dozens of young cadets took part in a formal military-style ball at the Elmont American Legion Post last weekend, gaining hands-on experience in leadership, etiquette and naval tradition through the American Legion.
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By Hailey Fulmer
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4/24/26
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For many Girl Scouts, earning the Gold Award represents the culmination of years of dedication, leadership and service.
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By Hailey Fulmer
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4/24/26
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The annual fundraiser for the Franklin Square Historical Society at Plattduetsche Park served as both a community celebration and a major moment of recognition for longtime civic contributor Mathew Buck, who was honored as the 2026 Citizen of the Year.
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By Hailey Fulmer
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4/24/26
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Mimi Pierre-Johnson, founder of the Elmont Cultural Center and a longtime champion for the community, is running for re-election to the Elmont Memorial Library Board of Trustees.
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By Hailey Fulmer
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4/24/26
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