Saturday, October 3, 2026
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Audiences were transported to the Pride Lands as Sewanhaka Central High School District’s middle school performers took the stage in Disney’s “The Lion King Jr.” Held Nov. 14-15 in Elmont Public Library’s 400-seat theater, the production was made possible through the district’s annual partnership with local theater organization Plaza Theatrical.
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By Jordan Vallone
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11/28/25
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The Nassau County Police Arson Bomb Squad reported the details of a fire that occurred Sunday, Nov. 23 at 5:18 p.m. in Franklin Square.
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By Jordan Vallone
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11/28/25
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A Franklin Square family is searching for a donor for their son, who currently has Stage 4 kidney function and will need a new kidney within a year.
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By Aidan Warshavsky
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11/21/25
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John Street School marked Veterans Day on Nov. 12 with a heartfelt celebration that blended music, reflection and gratitude. The event, titled “A Morning of Honor, A Lifetime of Gratitude,” brought local veterans and students together for two assemblies — one for grades K-2 and another for grades 3-6 — ensuring every child had the chance to take part in the tribute.
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By Jordan Vallone
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11/21/25
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The LuminoCity Festival, a popular holiday lights extravaganza, is back at Nassau County’s Eisenhower Park this winter with an all-new theme and attractions.
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By Jordan Vallone
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11/21/25
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Belmont Park Village is ushering in the holidays with a packed slate of new boutiques, festive treats, and family-friendly happenings.
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By Jordan Vallone
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11/21/25
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Several students were recognized for their outstanding achievements at the Sewanhaka Central High School District Board of Education meeting, hosted at Elmont Memorial High School, on Oct. 28.
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By Jordan Vallone
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11/21/25
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Howie’s Heart volunteers visited the Plattdeutsche Senior Home in Franklin Square a few days before Halloween, sharing painted mini canvases and conversation with residents as part of the organization’s ongoing mission to spread kindness across generations.
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By Rei Wolfsohn
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11/14/25
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The Elmont Memorial Library hosted its first-ever El-Con celebration on Nov. 8, transforming the building into a hub of creativity and pop culture for the community.
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By Jordan Vallone
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11/14/25
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The Jamaica Square Improvement League, an Elmont civic association, is hosting an HBCU and Greek Night to highlight how college education rooted in Black culture can enhance the impact young people have on their communities during and after college.
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By Rei Wolfsohn
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11/14/25
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