Saturday, October 3, 2026
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An electrical fire displaced residents from an Elmont home Friday evening and left one firefighter with minor injuries, according to the Nassau County Police Department.
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By Andrew Francis
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7/7/26
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For more than 50 years, the Franklin Square Sons and Daughters of Italy Lodge has invested in the next generation, awarding scholarships to students who demonstrate academic excellence, leadership and community involvement.
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By Hailey Fulmer
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7/2/26
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The Franklin Square Public Library kicked off its annual summer reading program with an interactive, family-focused celebration featuring crafts, games, performances and activities across multiple floors of the building.
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By Hailey Fulmer
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7/2/26
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The jazz band at Washington Street School in Franklin Square made school history this spring, earning the highest possible rating in its first-ever appearance at the Long Island Music Festival.
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By Hailey Fulmer
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7/2/26
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Lawmakers representing Elmont, home to a large Haitian American population, are condemning a U.S. Supreme Court decision on June 25 allowing the Trump administration to move forward with terminating Temporary Protected Status for Haitian recipients.
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By Hailey Fulmer
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7/2/26
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There were plenty of cheers along with some tears in South Ozone Park Sunday afternoon as 6,866 horse racing fans bid farewell to Aqueduct Racetrack.
The crowd at ‘The Big A’ roared one last …
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By Tony Bellissimo
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6/28/26
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Bianca Iaquinta Barry has opened Bella Bianca Boutique in Franklin Square, a business she says reflects her Long Island upbringing, education and lifelong passion for fashion and community.
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By Hailey Fulmer
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6/26/26
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The Elmont Cultural Center and the Elmont Alumni Network joined forces once again to celebrate freedom, culture and community during their 6th Annual Juneteenth Festival drawing residents together for an afternoon of fashion, music, poetry and reflection on the significance of the holiday.
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By Hailey Fulmer
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6/26/26
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More than 100 students and family members filled the Franklin Square Historical Museum to celebrate the Franklin Square Union Free School District's annual student art exhibition, where young artists had the opportunity to see their work displayed in a museum setting.
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By Hailey Fulmer
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6/26/26
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Congressional leaders are pushing new legislation to extend Temporary Protected Status for Haitian nationals as the humanitarian crisis in Haiti continues, according to a joint announcement.
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By Hailey Fulmer
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6/26/26
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