Saturday, October 3, 2026
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Sewanhaka Central High School District Medical Assisting students marked American Heart Month in February by offering free daily blood pressure screenings to faculty and staff, promoting heart health awareness and the prevention of cardiovascular disease.
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By Hailey Fulmer
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3/7/26
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Dutch Broadway School promoted kindness and positive school citizenship during its annual Kindness Week, held Feb. 2-6.
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By Hailey Fulmer
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3/7/26
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New York State Senator Patricia Canzoneri-Fitzpatrick presented the New York State Empire Award to Plattduetsche Park in Franklin Square, recognizing the longtime local business for excellence, community impact and contributions to the local economy.
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By Hailey Fulmer
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2/27/26
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Parisia Lespinasse, founder of the International Women’s Day Dinner Dance, will mark the event’s annual celebration March 7 at L’antillaise Caterers, where dozens are expected to gather to empower, uplift and honor remarkable women. The event will bring together professionals and community members for what Lespinasse describes as a night of recognition in unity.
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By Hailey Fulmer
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2/27/26
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A major winter storm swept across Elmont, Franklin Square all of Long Island on Sunday, bringing heavy overnight snowfall and strong, hazardous winds that persisted into Monday, shutting down schools, disrupting transportation and leaving thousands without power on Long Island.
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By Hailey Fulmer
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2/27/26
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Tucked on the first floor of the Elmont Memorial Library was a prominent display of artwork in recognition of Black History Month. The gallery, by Donald Sanusi, is filled with bold colors and various forms of expression, reflecting on his own personal experiences.
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By Hailey Fulmer
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2/27/26
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A sweeping new local law introduced at the Town of Hempstead Animal Shelter seeks to crack down on unlicensed backyard breeders. Supervisor John Ferretti emphasized the measure's goal: "Protect animals and prevent suffering before it starts." The law would require pet owners to register litters within 30 days and report key details, aiming to reduce overpopulation and prevent abuse.
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By Abbey Salvemini
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2/27/26
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Residents gathered at Cornwall Avenue Park in West Hempstead to call for greater transparency from the Town of Hempstead after officials acknowledged failing to file legally required financial statements for 2024. Democratic supervisor candidate Joseph Scianablo has formally requested that New York State Comptroller Thomas DiNapoli conduct an independent audit, citing concerns over missed filings, tax fluctuations and what he described as a broader pattern of fiscal secrecy.
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By Abbey Salvemini
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2/25/26
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The major winter storm across Elmont and Franklin Square has arrived as predicted, with heavy snowfall overnight and strong, hazardous winds continuing throughout much of the day.
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Jeff Bessen and Hailey Fulmer
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2/22/26
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Elmont Memorial High School hosted a Black History Month celebration that integrated Black cultural elements into a fashion and talent show, drawing hundreds of attendees in support of student performances.
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By Hailey Fulmer
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2/20/26
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