Saturday, October 3, 2026
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The colors white, red and green — symbolizing the Italian flag — were joined by gold and purple, the official colors of the Order Sons and Daughters of Italy in America, America Lodge 2245, in Franklin Square, as members gathered on March 18 to mark the start of a new term for lodge President Joseph Armocida and fellow officers.
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By Hailey Fulmer
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3/27/26
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At Polk Street School, students in music classes learn lessons that extend far beyond melody and rhythm. For Christina Tuzzolo, a music teacher with a deep passion for education, the goal is not simply to teach music, but to build confidence and create a space in which students feel safe expressing themselves.
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By Hailey Fulmer
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3/27/26
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Library patrons in Franklin Square know their local library offers far more than books and basic resources. The Friends of the Franklin Square Library host community-focused events year-round, many of which sell out, with proceeds directly benefiting the library and helping to sustain its wide range of programs and services.
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By Hailey Fulmer
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3/27/26
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Passover, the Jewish holiday marking Jews’ escape from slavery in ancient Egypt, is based on themes of freedom, resilience and faith. The observance is highlighted by the Seder, a ritual meal that retells the Exodus story through symbolic foods like matzah and bitter herbs. Across Long Island, families and community members come together to honor tradition, reflect on shared history and celebrate the enduring message of liberation.
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By Hailey Fulmer
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3/27/26
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Sewanhaka Central High School District’s junior and senior high Mathletes recently competed in the annual District Math Tournament at Sewanhaka High School.
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By Hailey Fulmer
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3/27/26
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A second man has been indicted in connection with the 2021 acid attack on Nafiah Ikram in Elmont, Nassau County District Attorney Anne T. Donnelly announced.
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By Hailey Fulmer
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3/24/26
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From flooded streets in Long Beach to pollution in the Great South Bay, rising water is reshaping life along Long Island’s coasts. Across Nassau and Suffolk counties, aging infrastructure, development patterns and climate change are converging—turning routine storms into disruptive events and forcing communities to rethink how they live with water.
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By Alyssa R. Griffin, Roksana Amid and Abbey Salvemini
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3/23/26
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Parisia Lespinasse believes women should support and uplift one another rather than compete.
Since 2016, Lespinasse has hosted an annual dinner dance in honor of International Women’s Day, bringing together community members to celebrate the achievements, resilience and leadership of women.
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By Hailey Fulmer
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3/20/26
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Elmont Memorial High School stepped out in loud colors, blending youthful and mature styles while jumping back to the late 1950s for Michael Stewart’s “Bye Bye Birdie”.
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By Hailey Fulmer
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3/20/26
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The Franklin Square Union Free School District celebrated Music in Our Schools Month with student performances and recognitions during the Board of Education meeting on March 11.
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By Hailey Fulmer
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3/20/26
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