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The United States faced India June 12 in the last of eight ICC T20 World Cup matches held at Eisenhower Park.
Cricket tournament a big hit for Nassau County
The International Cricket Council’s Men’s T20 World Cup 2024 Tournament proved a bit hit in Nassau County, highlighted by the much-anticipated and sold out India-Pakistan match June 9. … more
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Akossiwa Gavlo, Rebekah Sievers and Selene Ferdinand 11 from the Long Island Community Choir sing during the Juneteenth Festival.
Juneteenth Festival celebrates Elmont’s cultural melting pot
The fourth annual Juneteenth Festival in Elmont was a day of celebration last weekend, where neighbors gathered to celebrate the civic diversity in the community. more
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A lemonade stand hosted by Howie’s Heart outside the Franklin Square Public Library earlier this month raised $2,500 for the Alex’s Lemonade Stand Foundation to fund pediatric cancer research.
Spreading kindness throughout Franklin Square with Howie's Heart
“Let love be your legacy.” That’s the motto of Howie’s Heart, a newly established Franklin Square nonprofit led by Jennifer Camacho, whose mission is to spread kindness throughout the community. more
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The top scoring sixth grade team in the Franklin Square school district second annual districtwide math tournament Washington Street School students Declan Brosnan, Brandin McLoone, Kevin Mulholland, Omar Obaidullah and Joseph Seidel.
Franklin Square students win districtwide math tournament
Franklin Square school district fifth and sixth graders from Polk Street School, John Street School and Washington Street School participated in the second annual districtwide math tournament on June 3. more
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Despite recent headlines claiming there would be a joro spider invasion in the Northeast, local experts are skeptical about the range of the arachnid’s spread.
Joro spider invasion is a web of lies
The arrival of joro spiders, which are native to East Asia, in the United States has sparked concern and some sensational headlines. According to experts, however, the potential impact on Long … more
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Since 1924, 137 Boy Scouts have earned the rank of Eagle Scout from Troop 93, based in Franklin Square.
Boy Scout Troop 93 celebrates centennial
Franklin Square Boy Scout Troop 93 celebrates 100 years in community. more
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Fighting antisemitism and hate needs to start early
As a former Board of Education member and president in the Long Beach school district who has worked to provide a safe and more inclusive environment for our students, I am gravely concerned about the unprecedented escalation of antisemitism on our college campuses that many young Jewish people in our community will be facing in just a couple of months. more
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Cricket brings Nassau into the international spotlight
Like almost every Long Islander, until recently I had no knowledge of or interest in cricket. Now that the 2024 ICC Men’s T20 World Cup in Eisenhower Park has been such a success, I can … more
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Tackling health disparities affecting Black Long Islanders
People of color in New York state have a vastly different experience navigating the health care system than their white counterparts. From challenges accessing care and disparate health outcomes to higher death rates and premature deaths, the urgency of this crisis cannot be understated. more
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Juneteenth is a time for reflection, celebration
Observed every June 19, Juneteenth celebrates the end of slavery in the U.S. and highlights the ongoing struggle for equality and justice, emphasizing the historical and contemporary significance for all Americans, including those on Long Island." more
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