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Anna Cortesiano, owner of local Italian restaurant Salvatore’s of Elmont, has been heavily involved in helping neighbors throughout Long Island through initiatives such as Long Island Pizza Strong’s fundraiser to help victims of the Farmingdale bus tragedy.

Anna, Vito Cortesiano are committed to helping neighbors across L.I.

Anna and Vito Cortesiano, owners of Elmont Italian restaurant Salvatore’s of Elmont, were named the grand marshals of the 2024 Paul Sapienza Belmont Parade. more

Addison Star | 5/31/24

John Bartlett's Pet Adoption Event [Video]

Menswear designer John Bartlett held another pet adoption event at his namesake store at Charles and 7th Ave. South on April 17. In conjunction with North Shore Animal League America, Bartlett hosted the event with hundreds of pet lovers stopping by to ooh and awww -- and to even give some of the cute dogs and cats new, loving homes. more

Mary Malloy | 4/18/10

A car drove through partial treated sewage on Rhame Avenue.

State of emergency issued for Bay Park, Baldwin

A state of emergency has been declared for certain homes in East Rockaway and Baldwin, according to Nassau County Health Commissioner Dr. Lawrence Eisenstein, to help eliminate threats to public … more

By Mary Malloy | 11/15/12

During Hurricane Sandy, a 10-foot tidal surge raced up the canal that leads to Cammans Pond in south Merrick, scattering floating docks, personal watercraft and boats and causing flooding on local streets. Storm-drain flapper valves would have done nothing to stop that surge, said Brian Schneider, deputy commissioner of the Nassau County Department of Public Works.

Stopping the ocean in a hurricane –– or not

South Shore residents have returned to their normal lives in the months since Hurricane Sandy, but many people’s thoughts are starting to turn to the potential for another big storm. Is it possible to stop the floodwaters that inundated coastal neighborhoods? they wonder. more

By Scott Brinton | 4/10/13

The New York ERA will protect our rights

One hundred years have now passed since the original Equal Rights Amendment was first introduced on the federal level. On Nov. 5, we New Yorkers will decide whether to modernize our own state Constitution. Currently, that Constitution protects only against racial and religious discrimination. It does not prohibit discrimination against groups that have been historically targeted, including those with disabilities, LGBTQ people, women and immigrants. This measure lands on the ballot after legislation to push it forward passed both houses of the State Legislature in two successive terms. more

By Charles Lavine | 5/17/24

The Sewanhaka High School turf field, redone in 2015, featured the school's longtime mascot whose depiction has become an increasingly offensive image to Native Americans. The Sewanhaka Central High School District announced during its education board meeting on May 28 that the school's new mascot will be the Ravens.

Sewanhaka High School announces new mascot as the Ravens

Sewanhaka High School announces its new mascot as the Ravens. more

By Nicole Wagner | 5/29/24

It's long past time for action at the Bay Park plant

The effort to rebuild our communities after Hurricane Sandy’s devastation has not been without a sense of urgency, especially when it comes to reconstructing homes and critical infrastructure “stronger, smarter and safer.” more

1/31/13

Jose Franco-Martinez of Elmont sentenced to 25-to-life for murdering ex-girlfriend at Belmont Park

The Nassau County District Attorney’s Office announced Jose Franco-Martinez, 58, was sentenced to 25 years to life in prison for stabbing his ex-girlfriend over 20 times while she tended horses at … more

Rei Wolfsohn, Intern | 6/28/23

Heavy rains Sept. 29 caused flash floods in Nassau County. More than 200 residents were evacuated from their homes in the Elmont Senior Center Complex at 138 Elmont Road by Fifth Precinct police, the Elmont Fire Department, the American Red Cross and the county's emergency management office.

More than 200 residents evacuated from Elmont senior complex after basements flood

Approximately 200-300 residents were evacuated Friday afternoon from the Elmont Senior Center at 138 Elmont Road after police observed flooding conditions. more

By Nicole Wagner | 9/29/23

Elmont school district’s Dutch Broadway School educates students from kindergarten through sixth grade.

Report identifies Nassau’s intensely segregated school districts

The Elmont school district was identified as one of seven intensely segregated school districts by ERASE Racism, a nonprofit organization that researches racial inequalities on Long Island related to housing and public education. more

By Nicole Wagner | 11/10/23

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