Saturday, October 3, 2026
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As thousands of spectators lined the streets for one of Long Island’s largest parades this spring, a Franklin Square–based nonprofit used the moment not just to celebrate, but to raise awareness for a mission focused on serving families and individuals with disabilities through home renovations.
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By Hailey Fulmer
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4/10/26
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Jon Johnson Sr. champions brotherhood and leadership in Elmont’s Men of Elmont mentorship initiative
At Elmont Memorial High School, a quiet but powerful movement is shaping the next generation of young men. One of the leaders at the center of it is Jon Johnson Sr., of the Men of Elmont, a grass-roots mentoring initiative dedicated to guiding students from seventh grade through high school.
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By Hailey Fulmer
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4/10/26
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Gov. Kathy Hochul announced in February that more than $240 million has been awarded to housing developments around New York state to support the creation of 1,800 low-cost home units in 27 housing developments — including Dogwood Terrace in Franklin Square.
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By Hailey Fulmer
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4/3/26
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An annual Easter egg hunt hosted by the Elmont Cultural Center will return this spring, continuing a growing community tradition centered on family-friendly activities and connection.
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By Hailey Fulmer
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4/3/26
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The eight-day Jewish holiday of Passover is celebrated in early spring, from the 15th through the 22nd of the Hebrew month of Nissan, April 1-9, 2026. Passover (Pesach) commemorates the emancipation of the Israelites from slavery in ancient Egypt. Passover is observed by avoiding leaven and is highlighted by the Seder meals that include four cups of wine, eating matzah and bitter herbs, and retelling the story of the Exodus.
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Rabbi Chaim Blachman
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4/3/26
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Students and staff at Clara H. Carlson School are turning an ordinary hallway into something far more meaningful—one filled with color, creativity and messages of encouragement. Through a new mural initiative connected to the district’s Inclusive Community Read Program, the school is creating a space that not only brightens the building but also reflects the values of kindness, confidence and inclusion.
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By Hailey Fulmer
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4/3/26
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Franklin Square resident Ellen Andrasick has been named Senior Citizen of the Year in Nassau County, an honor recognizing her decades of service and involvement in the community.
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By Hailey Fulmer
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4/3/26
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Almost two years after NYPD officerJonathan Diller was killed during a traffic stop in Far Rockaway, the case has finally reached a turning point.
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By Hailey Fulmer
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4/1/26
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According to the Queens District Attorney's office, Guy Rivera was convicted of aggravated manslaughter in the first degree. Additionally, he has a conviction of first-degree attempted murder and was acquitted of murder in the first degree. Sentencing has been scheduled for April 27 and Rivera faces up to 90 years in prison.
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By Hailey Fulmer
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4/1/26
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Q: With IOLA-funded organizations handling hundreds of thousands of legal matters each year, how does this funding translate into real-world impacts on housing, immigration, and family stability for New Yorkers?
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By Angelina Zingariello
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3/31/26
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